what keeps me motivated? the fear of being average...you can't get anywhere if you're just "ok", because there are thousands of people that are just "ok", you've gotta be great.
filmsbymillie I get motivated by the thought of proving people wrong... If someone says I can't do something then I go to great lengths to prove them wrong. It's pretty bad because I rely on other people to say and believe that I can't do something to get motivation :/
oh my gosh, whenever someone says that they think I can't do something I make a point of doing it, oops... but that's the reason I started youtube so I guess it's not always all bad :)
our "ambitious" little cone is now studying in UCLA, moved to California, makes amazing music, tops on iTunes, and goes on tour! a proof that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. i'm so proud of you conan! i've been watching you since 2016.
His long term goal was having an EP and 3 years later he made Kid Krow happens. Seriously I've learnt so much from you, you're such an inspiration. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU CONE!!!
I am motivated by jealousy. Trying to be better than others. I’m too competitive and am always comparing myself to others. So even when i reach my goal there are still people I want to be beat. I’m so ashamed
to all of you who are ashamed, it's okay if it doesn't reach an unhealthy degree. being motivated by wanting to do better than others doesn't always have to be a bad thing
It's natural, don't be ashamed of having human feelings. One day, maybe tomorrow, you could start realizing that you can't just 'beat' others, because we are all at the same level, because we're all humans with beautiful and unique things
I honestly really relate to this video. Like I'm an AP student who does about twelve extracurriculars, plays two sports, has a part time job, takes extra art classes outside of school, works out regularly, and is constantly trying to improve my art. I really love learning and bettering myself, but I'm always scared that I'm not doing enough, and since I'm a perfectionist, if I can't do it perfectly, I don't want to do it at all. Like you, I was motivated by fear, and would pull all-nighters to finish my work at the last minute. Now, to motivate myself, I'll treat myself by doing other things. Like I'll say if I study AP chem for an hour then I'll go work on a painting for two hours. If I do that then I'll clean my room, and then take a break by working on a paper. I'm not sure if it's the healthiest, but I always go to bed feeling like I got the most out of every day, and I'm satisfied with that. Now after treating myself to this beautiful video, I'm going to go back to working on an oil painting for class:-)
How in the name of everything that is good and pure in the world do you do all those things without dying of exhaustion? I would love to be as productive and motivated and talented at time management as you are but I procrastinate at alarming amounts and I am extremely lazy. keep up with your habits and schedule, but take care of yourself too. don't push yourself too far and too much, take breaks and drink water❤❤
I am also motivated by fear... the fear of failure. As someone who holds themselves to a very high standard. I am terrified to settle for good enough. I do not want to finish my life thinking that I could have done more, nor do I ever want be to stuck in a position where I know I can do more, but don't. I feel that at the end of my life, if I am forgotten, I failed. Sounds harsh, but it's the standard that I set when I was little, imaginative, and anything can happen and I refuse to set myself to a lower standard. Inevitably it has happened little by little, taking a little bit of my pride with me, but I keep on fighting, pushing forward, being the best I can be and hoping that that will be enough to not fail myself.
Emma Blouin I think you just need to live the moment and avoid thinking too much about the future. And by the future I mean the REAL future, not like next year or smh. Just relax, talk to your friends, get help, and try to stay healthy.
I'm motivated by fear, not the fear of disappointing myself but the fear of disappointing the people around me, I constantly feel like I'm not good enough and I need to work harder for them 🌸
I stay motivated because of my childhood too. I was diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age and no one believed I would get far in life. Thus, everyday I try and prove everyone wrong by being the best at everything I do.
Emilie Schrøder tbh same ☹️ I've been overdosing for 3 days now and it's not even working but soon it might idk I'm in grade 9 and I can barely even pass this grade to let you know how stupid I am
Ella Pinto last year it was my final hs year and in couple days I'll be receiving my result that'll determine which uni/course I'll get to take and tbh I kinda lacked motivation last year I just hope the results is good enough. It's so hard when I used to be a straight As student then turned out stupid like this ffs
i feel you, conan. im also fear motivated. but like when i have 20 things to do, oftentimes i get so overwhelmed and shut down. which isn't good bc nothing gets done which makes me even more afraid. sometimes i go to panera or a coffee shop for the work environment. its calming and quiet. good vibes. idk lol. thanks for this video tho! its really good to take a look at myself and learn more about others. would love to see how your art turns out !!!!! it looks really cute so far :). i like the knees.
Emily G. I do the exact same thing! and it causes me to do everything last minute and it's so annoying because that way I waste all the free time I could've had
my biggest problem is that i'm not motivated at all. I have final exams in less that two months and i just can't bring myself to work so i am stressed all the time that i won't be able to go to university. i have big dreams and so little strong will
I've recently realised that I am motivated by the feeling of realising i have nothing to do. I like to get everything done so i can feel satisfied with knowing i having nothing to worry about. But, in the back of my mind i know that no matter how much work i get done, there will always be more..
My perfectionism came from the my mom passed in middle school. I was in middle school at the time and it was a catholic school, so they announced her passing on the speaker so people could pray for us, but that had a very unhealthy effect on me. Like they completely violated my family's privacy. So because of this everyone was giving me sympathy and i really hated it, so I worked extremely hard and became a perfectionist. I wanted to prove to people that I didn't need sympathy and that I was fine, and so to do that I had to get all a's, be great at everything, etc. And now I'm going through that again because my dorm mate's father passed away and everyone has been telling me that it's okay if I need help too. Idk I know it doesn't make me weak, but I just want to prove I'm okay and in doing so I'm really not.
This video came up in my recommended just at the right time. I started working full time for the first time as a grocery store cashier the other day and I like the job, it's easy! but I feel as if I don't have time for anything outside of work and my anxiety consumes me thinking about work and I sob about it every night, wondering if I can handle it.. If I have the motivation for it. But I need to remind myself... I don't HAVE to work.. I CHOOSE to work.. WHY do I work? I want to pay my phone bill, save for a car, buy myself nice things. WHAT do I want to learn? How to rely on myself more. My co-workers and boss are really nice too, so i'm lucky in that aspect. Everything will fall into place for me and I will adjust and learn to manage my work and home life. I need to remember that :)
It's not that simple. I'm an 18 year old with little to no experience and I live in a small seasonal town. I'm really lucky that I managed to land a full time job. I want to stay at this job for at least a year so I can add to my experience on paper, but I will move on to better things!
Seeing Conan can talk about this in such a straightforward way is so healing. 💙 I’m also a huge worrier and always terrified. Anxiety, panic, depression came along all the time. For me, “knowing yourself” is kinda a good form of motivation. Use any ways to figure out yourself, reading, writing, watching movies&TH-cam, find people are also acknowledge to all these things, talk and listen to them. The things is that not very much people can notice the importance of this issue. It just feel so right and so great to have Conan talk about this, I am grateful! Love you Conan❤️
Honestly Conan, you motivate me...!!! every time I see a notification for a new video from you it honestly just makes me feel 1000000000% better and seeing you happy through your videos makes me want to become more of a happy and carefree person as well... and I know that you have bad days just like anyone else but you shadow them with your kindness and individuality like those bad days never even happened...!!! so thank you Conan for motivating me to become a better me and thank you for this video :) it was truly needed...!!! love from Hannah from Canada :))))))))))
I truly lacked motivation before, until I had to apply to my art school. So now, I'm also motivated by fear, but also by YOU. Because your videos are somehow so motivational, when I need to work, I watch your stuff and it makes me super motivated ! I love you so much, can't wait to know if you've been accepted in UCLA, I just learnt that I was accepted in the school I applied to !!!
Rewatching this now time has moved on is crazy. 1. How much your life has changed. 2. You’ve reached your long term goal plus more. He did not know what was coming :)
i can relate to this so much. having grown also grown up in an abusive household, getting out of survival mode is so difficult even after you've entered "adulthood" and gotten out of the situation you were in. it's so much work to get to a place where I feel like I can breathe and say to myself "i have earned this freedom" because it still feels like I have to keep pushing myself just to keep going.
For the longest time I was motivated by the fear of ending up in the same situations as my parents. i watched my mom have every opportunity she came across be closed in her face. She was unemployed and we struggled with money as a whole family. My dad worked non stop and my mom didn't have a job and sat at home with depression and lots of panic attacks. She would cry all the time, almost every day, and I didn't want to end up unhappy like my mom was. As I got older I learned that not everyone becomes their parents and i started to push myself towards my dreams, despite what they were. As you age your dreams change, but no matter what it was I always worked towards it. Now everything is different. My dad started getting better hours and more time off and my mom owns a restaurant, a dream she always wanted since she was six years old. Seeing my parents in a good place changed my motivation from fear to happiness. Whatever I work on it's to ensure that I will be happy in the future. I work my butt off in school and I currently have a 4.0 GPA, trying to work towards getting into SCAD and pursuing my film career. I went from being motivated by the fear of becoming my parents to being motivated by happiness. When working hard on something, always ask if it's going to make you happy in the end when it's finished.
Rewatching this. I miss conan doing his vlog. I keep dreaming that he will become famous and get appreciated by many people. And now he made it. I'm proud of him but still missing this days. 😭
its been three years since this video now you are a fricking singer its crazy and thank you so mich for all you did you helped me a lot and you still help and I know that you will not see this comment but I just want to say thank you so much for everything for these videos your energy your speechs your songs and just existing I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️
I’m watching this in 2020 this is so crazy to me because HE motivates me and anytime I watch a video of his I’m like “oh well Conan worked really hard and gets amazing grades and got into his dream school. If I wanna get into my dream school, I need to work just as hard as Conan”. I also think I get jealous because I have two amazing sisters that I get compared to so that motivates me as well. I love you conan!
Conan your videos seriously help me so much! I have really bad anxiety and I honestly feel like we are having a little conversations twice a week! I love you and your channel so much xx I just wanted to say thanks! :)
I am also in the same situation where fear has motivated me but, I don't want to worry to much because I know I can reach my goal. I'll work hard and try my best!
what I'm about to say isn't really motivation advice, but it seems sorta fitting. take short scheduled breaks when doing homework or editing or even something creative like drawing (for the ladder, it's best to take those breaks when you're feeling frustrated with the song/drawing/whatever you're working on) and get outside for 5 or so minutes to walk around and clear you mind. doing this will help you stay productive but not be stressed. also, Conan, you have the best, most relaxing spring break ever. don't think about work, mkay? you need to relax and sleep! love you
for the longest time i was so motivated by disappointing other people and boy did it help me get stuff done but it was so toxic. one day i literally just dropped it. i just stopped caring. currently trying to find new forms of motivation and i think that those you suggested are really going to help. have a lovely day x
I rarely comment but just wanted to say that I only found Conan a few months ago but if I found him during what seemed like the end of the world and quarantine and just my life a few years ago, my life would've been SO MUCH better and I honestly think I would've been a lot less sad. It's a funny concept that someone who doesn't even know you exist could make you so happy but he just does even baby coneee I'm so sad that I didn't find you earlier but am so happy that I am part of this community now and truly thank you for everything. ❤❤
I was just rewatching Conan’s videos and he said his goal was to make man EP and it made me so happy CAUSE HE DID IT. and Sunset Season is genuinely my favorite EP. every single song is either so peaceful and calming or makes me want to run around my kitchen screaming at the top of my lungs. But they are all such amazing songs:) and I’m soooo proud of you cone❣️😭
whenever im sad I see your videos cuz they makes me calm and I stop being sad, even though these are old videos they rlly help me with my anxiety and whenever I am sad! So thank you Conan for making these videos even though you made them a long time ago :)
Hey Conan, I feel like this video is so important, and it really struck a chord with me. As someone who also comes from a difficult background and abusive home, I absolutely understood what you meant when you said you were "motivated by fear". I've never heard someone talk about it that way, but it definitely rings true--you feel like success is the only way to survive. But I do have some other tips for motivating oneself in a slightly healthier way, that at least work for me. 1. Prioritize. Having 15 things to do in one day seems daunting. Having 5 things you must do, 5 things you should do, and 5 things it would be nice if you accomplished is much less imposing because it gives you some wiggle room in case there are those tasks you just can't finish. Start with what matters most, and everything else is gravy. 2. Visualizing yourself accomplishing or completing the goal. Think about how it will make you happier, make your life easier, just anything that goal will do to improve your situation. Then picture yourself actually doing it. It makes the goal seem more realistic. 3. Develop a rhythm. If there are things you have to do often, try to make a pattern of it, and try to make these tasks as enjoyable as possible. If you make even the most mundane things into a pleasant routine, you might find you actually like doing your chores. Anyway, these are just some tips that I feel help me in addition to the ones you mentioned, which are also really helpful! Thank you for this video, and thank you for being so open and honest with your subscribers.
A year ago today, I told myself that this video was just a video. I used to tell myself that I was worthless and that nothing can change that thought. I neglected my mental and physical health and it showed not only on my wrists but also in my habits and how I treated those around me. I shut everyone out. But ever since I stumbled across this video, Little bits and pieces come back to me and from then on, I constantly think about what you said and I realize that this was my motivation. YOU are my motivation. you helped me move past my negative thoughts. I get them every once in a while but this taught me how to maneuver past those bad days. You helped me learn to love myself. I'm 10 months clean and from the bottom of my heart I really want to say thank you and saying this really doesn't truly express how I feel. Thank you for using your platform as a positive outlet and helping people like me, Cone. Without you, I wouldn't be here to see the best of the best that I have to offer the world.
You made your EP, that’s actually really awesome. I found this video like a year ago- it’s one of the main reasons I started following you. It’s honestly really funny because I searched specifically for this video again- because it’s just so relatable and honest. You’re one of my biggest inspirations, hopefully I’ll get to see you in concert someday when tickets aren’t sold out haha. Until then, I hope you’re enjoying life Conan. Thanks for being you.
the movie la la land has kept me motivated for a while. that movie taught me to never give up on your dreams even if you fail repeatedly. idk i just think it's just such a great movie for any aspiring actors, artists and musicians.
I don't know why I feed on emotion, there's a stomach inside my brain. I don't wanna be heard, I want to be listened to. Does it bother anyone else that someone else has your name? I scream, you scream, we all scream cause we're terrified of what's around the corner. We stay in place cause we don't want to lose our lives. So let's think of something better. *cOUGHS* Sorry he said "Terrified" and it triggered me into song :')
I'm so very bad at kinda disciplining myself when it comes to goals I set for my studies. I'll say to myself: If you study for an hour without picking up your phone, you can read 2 more chapters of the book you're reading, and then I'll end up reading random articles on my phone, finishing the book, and starting another after studying for like 20 minutes. It's so annoying and has been a huge problem for a very very long time now. and I'm like this with everything. :/
I think the healthiest form of motivation is a love for the process. I am a phd student in maths and if I didn't enjoy learning maths I would never be able to get up every morning and work towards my phd. Being less afraid is difficult - for me it came down to realising that "success" is nowhere near as important as being happy, and that there is no goal I can achieve that is guaranteed to make me happy.
"If you don't work hard, you won't survive." This entire video speaks volumes to me, Conan. I didn't grow up in a rough household but my childhood was run on tough love. While this taught to me to be mature and independent, I also learned to do everything in my power to achieve my goals because of fear of being stuck and failing. And sometimes, it leads me to compromise my friendships and my treatment of others and it's scaring me that I'll be like this forever, even if I'm trying to mend it right now.
On one faithful Friday I stayed home because I needed a break. Sadly, it was Inauguration Day:(..... But, I stumbled upon this channel and instantly was over joyed. I was searching for something I was missing, it was Conan I love you, ThankYou for inspiring with life, music and art. ThankYou very much.
I feel like I'm either motivated by fear or shut down by fear, and the only thing that keeps me doing art is the fear of not succeeding (making a career out of my art). I'm really hard on myself and I'm not sure how to get out of that mindset but its interesting to know a lot of people can relate.
the way i relate to your fear of never being able to leave. I've had the same fear my entire life as this video gave me so much hope and motivation, especially now that you did manage to leave on your own and you're doing so well. looking at you spreading so much positivity and light makes me wonder if I'll ever reach that stage. where I'll be free to grow up in reverse. thank you for existing 🌻
something that keeps me motivated is helping people It has always been a part of me, looking out for my family when my parents got divorced. I didn't know how to handle the instability and the fear. nowmy life isn't perfect but Ive learned how to handle my emotions and everything that comes my way just leave it in Gods hands . MOTIVATION IS THE FEELING OF CONTINUING TO GROW and looking at the future
Conan, you are truly truly truly such a precious gem!!! I'm THOROUGHLY enjoying your content. The videos you make are meaningful, real, and inspiring. Keep it up and let's take our days one at a time!!!
Hey Conan! Also half-Japanese *high-five* I am a fourth year undergraduate university student and I confront myself with the same question all the time, "Why are you doing what you're doing?". To be frank, I am motivated by fear. I chose a difficult degree during a time where the economy took a down turn and not very many graduates are being hired. I push myself to get good grades and be the top of the class because I want a fighting chance to get a job. I kept adding more and more to the list of things that I had to do to differentiate myself from everyone else. Motivating yourself that way eventually leads to burn out, and in my case, led me to become extremely suicidal on numerous occasions. What I've realized, and am still trying to convince myself of, is that you need to motivate yourself with genuine passion. Yes, my major is difficult, but do I like what I am learning, hell yeah! When I am driven by passion, I feel so much more energized. When I am filled with fear, my energy is constantly depleted. It's a big issue and a difficult one to overcome.
He is so wise. He put how I felt my whole life into words I couldn’t put my finger on. Conan u won’t read this but also being 1998 baby I’m so proud of you. The town u miss will change but it’s the memories in those places is what u actually miss. Take it from someone who never left but still misses and glorifies the past. The best u can do is keep up with old friendships but also find new instant connections. Being raised in an unhealthy environment makes us fester on what we lost instead of what we gained and what could have been. 💛
His best years to date were 2016-2018, but he's so successful now that I can't dislike him at any point of time which is amazing. I love him soo much. 🥺♥️
2021 still watching my fav singer talking in such a calm and cute way about motivations, I just can't get enough of these chat videos! For me, my motivation is a short-term goal, that doesn't mean I don't get jealous of others' achievements and I don't feel the fears, I am simply motivated by the daily goal that I aimed to achieve, no matter how small the goal was. I would just write down the goals before I sleep, and the next day I get up, I have something to do, I am motivated by the small things. So at the end of the day, I would just cross off the things I did that day. Sometimes, I would be satisfied and motivated by all of the goals that crossed off.
Conan feels like a lost friend to me, I don't how to explain it really, I subscribed to him when I was 11 and I'm 15 now. He used to be a little secret that only a few knew about and now listening to his music, it feels like he's gotten so far. i remember getting so excited when he posted new videos. I come back to these videos as a comfort, kinda like a coping mechanism. Last year I almost had the chance to meet him, and I cannot tell you how heartbroken I was when I was told I wasn't going to see him. I probably cried for days. Gonna sound real fake but I miss him, and I have to hope that one day I will see him and tell him how much he's helped me. Thanks Conan ❤️
i imagine all the good feelings and possibilities if i could work hard so then i will keep working hard :) But still 24 days till public exams freaks me out !!!
I find motivation through an excitement over getting to participate in things that hundreds of people have done since the beginning of time. When I sit down to write, I get giddy over the fact that like so many people before me, I feel the drive to write creatively and speak about what it means to be human. Like in anything, you are not alone in what you do, which can seem like nothing you do is unique, but that's not true either. You are part of something greater than yourself, but also you are YOU in that greater thing, which is so self-inspiring.
There is always going to be a time when you want to give up but then you have to ask yourself "Why did I even start?" You can be your own motivation. Just imagining you accomplishing your goals makes everything worthwhile and finally accomplishing them is the best feeling in the world. You're proud of yourself and know you can do so much more.
I'm coming back to this cause college is stressing the shit out of me to the point where I calmly watch this video and pretending I don't have a shit ton of academic works to do lol
Conan, if you’re reading this,please let me know.. Dear Conan, Thank you so much for inspiring me and always giving out a positive ooze to every single viewer who watches your videos everyday. You are so relatable and thanks for existing...🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️
im crying. im living in an unhealthy atmosphere too im always scared to be like my mom and live her life in the future its my biggest fear because seeing her like this make me just wanna be the opposite and be successful and live the best life and get out of here
It's so nice watching this right now (2 years later😂) because he said his goal is to make an EP and he was so humble about it and now Little Cone has his EP out he's famous and making wonderful music for all of us💕 I'm so happy for you and your success Conan!!
what keeps me motivated? the fear of being average...you can't get anywhere if you're just "ok", because there are thousands of people that are just "ok", you've gotta be great.
I feel this, holy
exactly my thought
filmsbymillie I get motivated by the thought of proving people wrong... If someone says I can't do something then I go to great lengths to prove them wrong. It's pretty bad because I rely on other people to say and believe that I can't do something to get motivation :/
oh my gosh, whenever someone says that they think I can't do something I make a point of doing it, oops... but that's the reason I started youtube so I guess it's not always all bad :)
filmsbymillie me
I'm motivated by fear of dying without having lived the best life I could.
idk why but sometimes reading my own thoughts in somewhere make me more motivated i hope you are doing well:)
same\
Damn bitch you deep
our "ambitious" little cone is now studying in UCLA, moved to California, makes amazing music, tops on iTunes, and goes on tour! a proof that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. i'm so proud of you conan! i've been watching you since 2016.
That's because he's a great and unique slytherin
His long term goal was having an EP and 3 years later he made Kid Krow happens. Seriously I've learnt so much from you, you're such an inspiration.
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU CONE!!!
I am motivated by jealousy. Trying to be better than others. I’m too competitive and am always comparing myself to others. So even when i reach my goal there are still people I want to be beat. I’m so ashamed
same, youre not alone
Alex Smith same 😢 its shameful
to all of you who are ashamed, it's okay if it doesn't reach an unhealthy degree. being motivated by wanting to do better than others doesn't always have to be a bad thing
Same
It's natural, don't be ashamed of having human feelings. One day, maybe tomorrow, you could start realizing that you can't just 'beat' others, because we are all at the same level, because we're all humans with beautiful and unique things
*hugs to all those scrolling through the comments*
stay hydrated and take care of yourself ❤
Rowen Laura aw this is so sweet! ✨
Rowen Laura this is just so cute.I am so grateful for finding this community 💗💗💗
Rowen Laura okay wow inspirational :) you too blossom 🌿
thank you 😊
Rowen Laura thank you lovely 😊
Conans channel is literally the happiest place on yt everyone is so nice in the comments omg ♡
Ali Imamkhan yes and i love it so much, AAAAAAHHHHHH
Yeah it's true :) But DamonandJos, Taylor Rs and simply_kennas Community is so nice as well!
Ali Imamkhan yesss
Ali Imamkhan ikr
this is sou trueee
I honestly really relate to this video. Like I'm an AP student who does about twelve extracurriculars, plays two sports, has a part time job, takes extra art classes outside of school, works out regularly, and is constantly trying to improve my art. I really love learning and bettering myself, but I'm always scared that I'm not doing enough, and since I'm a perfectionist, if I can't do it perfectly, I don't want to do it at all. Like you, I was motivated by fear, and would pull all-nighters to finish my work at the last minute. Now, to motivate myself, I'll treat myself by doing other things. Like I'll say if I study AP chem for an hour then I'll go work on a painting for two hours. If I do that then I'll clean my room, and then take a break by working on a paper. I'm not sure if it's the healthiest, but I always go to bed feeling like I got the most out of every day, and I'm satisfied with that. Now after treating myself to this beautiful video, I'm going to go back to working on an oil painting for class:-)
Holly Thompson good on ya! can i ask what ap classes youre taking and can u give me tips? i am taking 5 ap classes and i am a damn mess lol
That's amazing, i want to do something like that too, but first need to cure that damn laziness
How in the name of everything that is good and pure in the world do you do all those things without dying of exhaustion? I would love to be as productive and motivated and talented at time management as you are but I procrastinate at alarming amounts and I am extremely lazy. keep up with your habits and schedule, but take care of yourself too. don't push yourself too far and too much, take breaks and drink water❤❤
Holly Thompson well attended you lucky you live in a city where you could do that
I am also motivated by fear... the fear of failure. As someone who holds themselves to a very high standard. I am terrified to settle for good enough. I do not want to finish my life thinking that I could have done more, nor do I ever want be to stuck in a position where I know I can do more, but don't. I feel that at the end of my life, if I am forgotten, I failed. Sounds harsh, but it's the standard that I set when I was little, imaginative, and anything can happen and I refuse to set myself to a lower standard. Inevitably it has happened little by little, taking a little bit of my pride with me, but I keep on fighting, pushing forward, being the best I can be and hoping that that will be enough to not fail myself.
Emma Blouin I think you just need to live the moment and avoid thinking too much about the future.
And by the future I mean the REAL future, not like next year or smh.
Just relax, talk to your friends, get help, and try to stay healthy.
i feel the same
these would be so nice longer i could listen to you talk about a topic for an hour you should maybe consider doing a podcast or something omg
moTEAvation... no? ok....
yES
I'm motivated by fear, not the fear of disappointing myself but the fear of disappointing the people around me, I constantly feel like I'm not good enough and I need to work harder for them 🌸
My motivation is knowing that if I get a well paying job, I can walk into a stationery store and like buy half of it
Yes I love that
“I want to make an EP one day!”
2 years later:
Has EP
3 years later has an album and has 2 popular singles.
@@augustuswaters6716 so proud of our baby
@@augustuswaters6716 what is EP?
@@aslireality7164 stands for "extended play" and it's basically just a short album (usually has 3-7 songs)
@@nathalyrihma2788 thank you so much
I stay motivated because of my childhood too. I was diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age and no one believed I would get far in life. Thus, everyday I try and prove everyone wrong by being the best at everything I do.
I dont have any motivation, sadly and it's really bad, idk why but i'm at point where i dont care at all and i cant get my shit together
thats okay ^^ you'll get past that if you just keep breathing :)
same if anyone has any tips im open
Emilie Schrøder tbh same ☹️ I've been overdosing for 3 days now and it's not even working but soon it might idk I'm in grade 9 and I can barely even pass this grade to let you know how stupid I am
Ella Pinto last year it was my final hs year and in couple days I'll be receiving my result that'll determine which uni/course I'll get to take and tbh I kinda lacked motivation last year I just hope the results is good enough. It's so hard when I used to be a straight As student then turned out stupid like this ffs
Sarah M. Yeah but you made it through highschool ! Unlike me , I'm actually stupid and can't get past something as 'simple' as grade 9.
i feel you, conan. im also fear motivated. but like when i have 20 things to do, oftentimes i get so overwhelmed and shut down. which isn't good bc nothing gets done which makes me even more afraid. sometimes i go to panera or a coffee shop for the work environment. its calming and quiet. good vibes. idk lol. thanks for this video tho! its really good to take a look at myself and learn more about others. would love to see how your art turns out !!!!! it looks really cute so far :). i like the knees.
Emily G. I do the exact same thing! and it causes me to do everything last minute and it's so annoying because that way I waste all the free time I could've had
happiness keeps me motivated and like i do things that make me be proud of myself after doing it
aw this is great keep it up ^^
celestlia I need to try this 🌼 Thank you 💚💚
What god gave Conan:
50% : Therapistness
50%: Music, art, aestheticness, and editing skills
5 years later and this is still my comfort channel
Same❤
my biggest problem is that i'm not motivated at all. I have final exams in less that two months and i just can't bring myself to work so i am stressed all the time that i won't be able to go to university. i have big dreams and so little strong will
smutny marynarz how are you rn??
@@eduardajermann195 i think it is dead
I thought there was something wrong with me (including my parents) because when it came to school I couldn’t do anything, I can never focus on my work
I feel you. I have big dreams but I find it so difficult to take actions of my dreams.
I've recently realised that I am motivated by the feeling of realising i have nothing to do.
I like to get everything done so i can feel satisfied with knowing i having nothing to worry about.
But, in the back of my mind i know that no matter how much work i get done, there will always be more..
I found this channel seriously 20 minutes ago and already I'm feeling Conan. Like seriously everything he says is stuff that happens/relates to me.
My perfectionism came from the my mom passed in middle school. I was in middle school at the time and it was a catholic school, so they announced her passing on the speaker so people could pray for us, but that had a very unhealthy effect on me. Like they completely violated my family's privacy. So because of this everyone was giving me sympathy and i really hated it, so I worked extremely hard and became a perfectionist. I wanted to prove to people that I didn't need sympathy and that I was fine, and so to do that I had to get all a's, be great at everything, etc. And now I'm going through that again because my dorm mate's father passed away and everyone has been telling me that it's okay if I need help too. Idk I know it doesn't make me weak, but I just want to prove I'm okay and in doing so I'm really not.
Have similar experiences, glad to read it.
This video came up in my recommended just at the right time.
I started working full time for the first time as a grocery store cashier the other day and I like the job, it's easy! but I feel as if I don't have time for anything outside of work and my anxiety consumes me thinking about work and I sob about it every night, wondering if I can handle it.. If I have the motivation for it. But I need to remind myself... I don't HAVE to work.. I CHOOSE to work.. WHY do I work? I want to pay my phone bill, save for a car, buy myself nice things. WHAT do I want to learn? How to rely on myself more. My co-workers and boss are really nice too, so i'm lucky in that aspect.
Everything will fall into place for me and I will adjust and learn to manage my work and home life. I need to remember that :)
Lyn why don't you change your job?
anyways, good luck with everything..
It's not that simple. I'm an 18 year old with little to no experience and I live in a small seasonal town. I'm really lucky that I managed to land a full time job. I want to stay at this job for at least a year so I can add to my experience on paper, but I will move on to better things!
I hope things are going well for you now!
"go to sonic and watch the stars" thats so damn cute i can't
person; what keeps you motivated
me; CONAN GRAY
Edit; how the heck did I get so many replies and likes?!!!
Kira YES
😂
actually mee
Kira THIS IS ME
Kira sameeee 😄🌼
I would actually enjoy it if these were longer 💕🙇🏼♀️
Yes! I would watch an hour long vid of Conan talking ahaha
Same tho his voice is just so calming and nice agh I didn't even realise ten minutes had gone by
HE MADE IT. HE MADE HIS GOAL. THIS IS SO PURE ;-;
Seeing Conan can talk about this in such a straightforward way is so healing. 💙
I’m also a huge worrier and always terrified. Anxiety, panic, depression came along all the time. For me, “knowing yourself” is kinda a good form of motivation. Use any ways to figure out yourself, reading, writing, watching movies&TH-cam, find people are also acknowledge to all these things, talk and listen to them. The things is that not very much people can notice the importance of this issue. It just feel so right and so great to have Conan talk about this, I am grateful! Love you Conan❤️
Honestly Conan, you motivate me...!!! every time I see a notification for a new video from you it honestly just makes me feel 1000000000% better and seeing you happy through your videos makes me want to become more of a happy and carefree person as well... and I know that you have bad days just like anyone else but you shadow them with your kindness and individuality like those bad days never even happened...!!! so thank you Conan for motivating me to become a better me and thank you for this video :) it was truly needed...!!! love from Hannah from Canada :))))))))))
Hannah Myers omg yes I relate sooo much!! especially with Conans vlogs
I drank apple juice. Because I was at school and couldn't find any tea
apple juice is bae tho
Emily Edwards rel8table
I truly lacked motivation before, until I had to apply to my art school. So now, I'm also motivated by fear, but also by YOU. Because your videos are somehow so motivational, when I need to work, I watch your stuff and it makes me super motivated !
I love you so much, can't wait to know if you've been accepted in UCLA, I just learnt that I was accepted in the school I applied to !!!
Elisa Gautimbert CONGRATS!!!! :D
Amazing! ^^
Evelyn Morris thank you !!! :D
Lizard Trash thanks :3
Rewatching this now time has moved on is crazy. 1. How much your life has changed. 2. You’ve reached your long term goal plus more. He did not know what was coming :)
i can relate to this so much. having grown also grown up in an abusive household, getting out of survival mode is so difficult even after you've entered "adulthood" and gotten out of the situation you were in. it's so much work to get to a place where I feel like I can breathe and say to myself "i have earned this freedom" because it still feels like I have to keep pushing myself just to keep going.
For the longest time I was motivated by the fear of ending up in the same situations as my parents. i watched my mom have every opportunity she came across be closed in her face. She was unemployed and we struggled with money as a whole family. My dad worked non stop and my mom didn't have a job and sat at home with depression and lots of panic attacks. She would cry all the time, almost every day, and I didn't want to end up unhappy like my mom was. As I got older I learned that not everyone becomes their parents and i started to push myself towards my dreams, despite what they were. As you age your dreams change, but no matter what it was I always worked towards it.
Now everything is different. My dad started getting better hours and more time off and my mom owns a restaurant, a dream she always wanted since she was six years old. Seeing my parents in a good place changed my motivation from fear to happiness. Whatever I work on it's to ensure that I will be happy in the future. I work my butt off in school and I currently have a 4.0 GPA, trying to work towards getting into SCAD and pursuing my film career. I went from being motivated by the fear of becoming my parents to being motivated by happiness. When working hard on something, always ask if it's going to make you happy in the end when it's finished.
Rewatching this. I miss conan doing his vlog. I keep dreaming that he will become famous and get appreciated by many people. And now he made it. I'm proud of him but still missing this days. 😭
its been three years since this video now you are a fricking singer its crazy and thank you so mich for all you did you helped me a lot and you still help and I know that you will not see this comment but I just want to say thank you so much for everything for these videos your energy your speechs your songs and just existing I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️
sorry for my mistakes english is not my main language😊
I’m watching this in 2020 this is so crazy to me because HE motivates me and anytime I watch a video of his I’m like “oh well Conan worked really hard and gets amazing grades and got into his dream school. If I wanna get into my dream school, I need to work just as hard as Conan”. I also think I get jealous because I have two amazing sisters that I get compared to so that motivates me as well. I love you conan!
Conan your videos seriously help me so much! I have really bad anxiety and I honestly feel like we are having a little conversations twice a week! I love you and your channel so much xx I just wanted to say thanks! :)
I love Art-Tea! Can't wait for more ❤
I am also in the same situation where fear has motivated me but, I don't want to worry to much because I know I can reach my goal. I'll work hard and try my best!
Maybeline Marie same!
what I'm about to say isn't really motivation advice, but it seems sorta fitting.
take short scheduled breaks when doing homework or editing or even something creative like drawing (for the ladder, it's best to take those breaks when you're feeling frustrated with the song/drawing/whatever you're working on) and get outside for 5 or so minutes to walk around and clear you mind. doing this will help you stay productive but not be stressed.
also, Conan, you have the best, most relaxing spring break ever. don't think about work, mkay? you need to relax and sleep! love you
also is that drawing you're working on for a meet the artist video? o.o
:) ♥
for the longest time i was so motivated by disappointing other people and boy did it help me get stuff done but it was so toxic. one day i literally just dropped it. i just stopped caring. currently trying to find new forms of motivation and i think that those you suggested are really going to help. have a lovely day x
I rarely comment but just wanted to say that I only found Conan a few months ago but if I found him during what seemed like the end of the world and quarantine and just my life a few years ago, my life would've been SO MUCH better and I honestly think I would've been a lot less sad.
It's a funny concept that someone who doesn't even know you exist could make you so happy but he just does even baby coneee
I'm so sad that I didn't find you earlier but am so happy that I am part of this community now and truly thank you for everything. ❤❤
I’m motivated by fear, but I’m also motivated by other people’s success. That’s why I enjoy watching your videos so much!
"A booty ton" I'm using this every day from now on
I was just rewatching Conan’s videos and he said his goal was to make man EP and it made me so happy CAUSE HE DID IT. and Sunset Season is genuinely my favorite EP. every single song is either so peaceful and calming or makes me want to run around my kitchen screaming at the top of my lungs. But they are all such amazing songs:) and I’m soooo proud of you cone❣️😭
whenever im sad I see your videos cuz they makes me calm and I stop being sad, even though these are old videos they rlly help me with my anxiety and whenever I am sad! So thank you Conan for making these videos even though you made them a long time ago :)
Hey Conan,
I feel like this video is so important, and it really struck a chord with me. As someone who also comes from a difficult background and abusive home, I absolutely understood what you meant when you said you were "motivated by fear". I've never heard someone talk about it that way, but it definitely rings true--you feel like success is the only way to survive.
But I do have some other tips for motivating oneself in a slightly healthier way, that at least work for me.
1. Prioritize. Having 15 things to do in one day seems daunting. Having 5 things you must do, 5 things you should do, and 5 things it would be nice if you accomplished is much less imposing because it gives you some wiggle room in case there are those tasks you just can't finish. Start with what matters most, and everything else is gravy.
2. Visualizing yourself accomplishing or completing the goal. Think about how it will make you happier, make your life easier, just anything that goal will do to improve your situation. Then picture yourself actually doing it. It makes the goal seem more realistic.
3. Develop a rhythm. If there are things you have to do often, try to make a pattern of it, and try to make these tasks as enjoyable as possible. If you make even the most mundane things into a pleasant routine, you might find you actually like doing your chores.
Anyway, these are just some tips that I feel help me in addition to the ones you mentioned, which are also really helpful! Thank you for this video, and thank you for being so open and honest with your subscribers.
awww his goal was to make an ep and now he has and he came out with his first album. i’m so proud
Makes the EP and it becomes one of my all time favourite pieces of music
8:21 “i dont even want that” ummm... 3 YEARS LATER YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS ARTISTS :,)
I get motivated by watching Conan's videos from time to time. Also, he reached some of his goals and it makes my little heart so happy 🥺.
A year ago today, I told myself that this video was just a video. I used to tell myself that I was worthless and that nothing can change that thought. I neglected my mental and physical health and it showed not only on my wrists but also in my habits and how I treated those around me. I shut everyone out. But ever since I stumbled across this video, Little bits and pieces come back to me and from then on, I constantly think about what you said and I realize that this was my motivation. YOU are my motivation. you helped me move past my negative thoughts. I get them every once in a while but this taught me how to maneuver past those bad days. You helped me learn to love myself. I'm 10 months clean and from the bottom of my heart I really want to say thank you and saying this really doesn't truly express how I feel. Thank you for using your platform as a positive outlet and helping people like me, Cone. Without you, I wouldn't be here to see the best of the best that I have to offer the world.
"One of my long-term goals is to make an EP one day."
and now, the debut album is out... awww
a bootyton
Amanda G. a very scientific form of measurement
I LOVE YOU CONAN!
He finally made an ep, achieved his long term goal, im so proud :")
You made your EP, that’s actually really awesome. I found this video like a year ago- it’s one of the main reasons I started following you. It’s honestly really funny because I searched specifically for this video again- because it’s just so relatable and honest. You’re one of my biggest inspirations, hopefully I’ll get to see you in concert someday when tickets aren’t sold out haha. Until then, I hope you’re enjoying life Conan. Thanks for being you.
8:13 !!! I came straight here after his ep came out💕💕
Thankyou for blessing me with this treat 🌻❤️
I think this series is my new favorite! It truly cleanses my soul 🌻🍃
sir you have an album out now, so proud of u
the movie la la land has kept me motivated for a while. that movie taught me to never give up on your dreams even if you fail repeatedly. idk i just think it's just such a great movie for any aspiring actors, artists and musicians.
Your videos have such calm vibes and they just make me happy 😊😊 Thank you for being you!!!
Goodness, I think I've found my new favorite youtuber!!! :) Thanks for the inspiration, Conan!
I don't know why I feed on emotion, there's a stomach inside my brain. I don't wanna be heard, I want to be listened to.
Does it bother anyone else that someone else has your name?
I scream, you scream, we all scream cause we're terrified of what's around the corner. We stay in place cause we don't want to lose our lives.
So let's think of something better.
*cOUGHS* Sorry he said "Terrified" and it triggered me into song :')
this is good! did you write it yourself?
Nah!
It's a song called "Forest" By a band called "Twenty One Pilots", it's very tranquil and a beautiful song! You should check it out sometime.
Pøndering Anathema hahaha i sang this in my head and as soon as i saw the ø in your user i was like yep tøp fan 😂💜
|-/
I thought about the forest fic when he said "I'm terrified"
im cryin
I'm so very bad at kinda disciplining myself when it comes to goals I set for my studies. I'll say to myself: If you study for an hour without picking up your phone, you can read 2 more chapters of the book you're reading, and then I'll end up reading random articles on my phone, finishing the book, and starting another after studying for like 20 minutes. It's so annoying and has been a huge problem for a very very long time now. and I'm like this with everything. :/
I think the healthiest form of motivation is a love for the process. I am a phd student in maths and if I didn't enjoy learning maths I would never be able to get up every morning and work towards my phd. Being less afraid is difficult - for me it came down to realising that "success" is nowhere near as important as being happy, and that there is no goal I can achieve that is guaranteed to make me happy.
this is so true! i'm so motivated to work on videos because i adore the process! great great point, good luck with school!
"If you don't work hard, you won't survive." This entire video speaks volumes to me, Conan. I didn't grow up in a rough household but my childhood was run on tough love. While this taught to me to be mature and independent, I also learned to do everything in my power to achieve my goals because of fear of being stuck and failing. And sometimes, it leads me to compromise my friendships and my treatment of others and it's scaring me that I'll be like this forever, even if I'm trying to mend it right now.
Conan’s old videos show me that celebrities were once average people like us
On one faithful Friday I stayed home because I needed a break. Sadly, it was Inauguration Day:(..... But, I stumbled upon this channel and instantly was over joyed. I was searching for something I was missing, it was Conan I love you, ThankYou for inspiring with life, music and art. ThankYou very much.
I feel like I'm either motivated by fear or shut down by fear, and the only thing that keeps me doing art is the fear of not succeeding (making a career out of my art). I'm really hard on myself and I'm not sure how to get out of that mindset but its interesting to know a lot of people can relate.
the way i relate to your fear of never being able to leave. I've had the same fear my entire life as this video gave me so much hope and motivation, especially now that you did manage to leave on your own and you're doing so well. looking at you spreading so much positivity and light makes me wonder if I'll ever reach that stage. where I'll be free to grow up in reverse. thank you for existing 🌻
something that keeps me motivated is helping people
It has always been a part of me, looking out for my family when my parents got divorced. I didn't know how to handle the instability and the fear.
nowmy life isn't perfect but Ive learned how to handle my emotions and everything that comes my way just leave it in Gods hands .
MOTIVATION IS THE FEELING OF CONTINUING TO GROW and looking at the future
I'm so motivated by fear! Kinda a relief to know someone feels the same lmao
*rubs sneeze hands all over hair*
please do another one of these I love listening to you talk it actually helps me do my homework lol
Conan, you are truly truly truly such a precious gem!!! I'm THOROUGHLY enjoying your content. The videos you make are meaningful, real, and inspiring. Keep it up and let's take our days one at a time!!!
Hey Conan! Also half-Japanese *high-five*
I am a fourth year undergraduate university student and I confront myself with the same question all the time, "Why are you doing what you're doing?". To be frank, I am motivated by fear. I chose a difficult degree during a time where the economy took a down turn and not very many graduates are being hired. I push myself to get good grades and be the top of the class because I want a fighting chance to get a job. I kept adding more and more to the list of things that I had to do to differentiate myself from everyone else. Motivating yourself that way eventually leads to burn out, and in my case, led me to become extremely suicidal on numerous occasions. What I've realized, and am still trying to convince myself of, is that you need to motivate yourself with genuine passion. Yes, my major is difficult, but do I like what I am learning, hell yeah! When I am driven by passion, I feel so much more energized. When I am filled with fear, my energy is constantly depleted. It's a big issue and a difficult one to overcome.
rewatching conan vids and hearing "I would like to make an ep, one day" :')
“Just sitting in bed and worrying worrying and worrying “ ok but this is me
I feel like my soul is cleansed after watching any of your videos
He is so wise. He put how I felt my whole life into words I couldn’t put my finger on. Conan u won’t read this but also being 1998 baby I’m so proud of you. The town u miss will change but it’s the memories in those places is what u actually miss. Take it from someone who never left but still misses and glorifies the past. The best u can do is keep up with old friendships but also find new instant connections. Being raised in an unhealthy environment makes us fester on what we lost instead of what we gained and what could have been. 💛
His best years to date were 2016-2018, but he's so successful now that I can't dislike him at any point of time which is amazing. I love him soo much. 🥺♥️
"A booty-ton"
You've just created this months word that will be flying out of my mouth 24/7
I remember when this is what I knew him for... so relaxing. Now he’s f*cking obliterating exes in musical form, the icon
Currently listening with a cup off tea
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
2021 still watching my fav singer talking in such a calm and cute way about motivations, I just can't get enough of these chat videos! For me, my motivation is a short-term goal, that doesn't mean I don't get jealous of others' achievements and I don't feel the fears, I am simply motivated by the daily goal that I aimed to achieve, no matter how small the goal was. I would just write down the goals before I sleep, and the next day I get up, I have something to do, I am motivated by the small things. So at the end of the day, I would just cross off the things I did that day. Sometimes, I would be satisfied and motivated by all of the goals that crossed off.
Conan feels like a lost friend to me, I don't how to explain it really, I subscribed to him when I was 11 and I'm 15 now. He used to be a little secret that only a few knew about and now listening to his music, it feels like he's gotten so far. i remember getting so excited when he posted new videos. I come back to these videos as a comfort, kinda like a coping mechanism. Last year I almost had the chance to meet him, and I cannot tell you how heartbroken I was when I was told I wasn't going to see him. I probably cried for days. Gonna sound real fake but I miss him, and I have to hope that one day I will see him and tell him how much he's helped me. Thanks Conan ❤️
love you Conan.God Bless You on your wonderful journey!
Always thought you mightve been a Hufflepuff, but it seems more like Slytherin now. What traits do you value the most?
Azrael Post according to pottermore, i am a gryffindor! but i've taken the test a few times, and i have gotten slytherin before :)
+Conan Gray yay I'm Gtyffindor too :D
i've taken the pottermore test a couple times and got Ravenclaw every single time lol
Azrael Post
I'm a slytherin 🐍❤
i imagine all the good feelings and possibilities if i could work hard so then i will keep working hard :) But still 24 days till public exams freaks me out !!!
I find motivation through an excitement over getting to participate in things that hundreds of people have done since the beginning of time. When I sit down to write, I get giddy over the fact that like so many people before me, I feel the drive to write creatively and speak about what it means to be human. Like in anything, you are not alone in what you do, which can seem like nothing you do is unique, but that's not true either. You are part of something greater than yourself, but also you are YOU in that greater thing, which is so self-inspiring.
There is always going to be a time when you want to give up but then you have to ask yourself "Why did I even start?" You can be your own motivation. Just imagining you accomplishing your goals makes everything worthwhile and finally accomplishing them is the best feeling in the world. You're proud of yourself and know you can do so much more.
I'm coming back to this cause college is stressing the shit out of me to the point where I calmly watch this video and pretending I don't have a shit ton of academic works to do lol
8:10 at midnight your second album will be out everywhere ❤️🩹
I think I found the happiest place on the internet
Conan, if you’re reading this,please let me know..
Dear Conan,
Thank you so much for inspiring me and always giving out a positive ooze to every single viewer who watches your videos everyday.
You are so relatable and thanks for existing...🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️
im crying. im living in an unhealthy atmosphere too im always scared to be like my mom and live her life in the future its my biggest fear because seeing her like this make me just wanna be the opposite and be successful and live the best life and get out of here
It's so nice watching this right now (2 years later😂) because he said his goal is to make an EP and he was so humble about it and now Little Cone has his EP out he's famous and making wonderful music for all of us💕 I'm so happy for you and your success Conan!!