Tyler! Thanks so much for making this. So glad this video popped up in my recommendations. Love the thumbnail haha. I think in addition to what you expressed (very well btw), I was also facing a few other challenges... adjusting to life as a new dad, being bored of the content I was making, and feeling trapped by payroll (as of last year I had 4 full-time employees). I haven't gotten to all of that in my newsletter yet but I kind of turned my creator business into a jail cell (albeit a fancy one with bougie coffee and a memory foam mattress). Once I stepped back and became a solo creator again, it gave me space to find myself... and a HUGE part of that was finding the joy in creating again. It was never about views or money or labels. It was always about the love of making videos, whether for one person or one million. Thanks for sharing YOUR vulnerability! Looking forward to seeing more from you :)
Matt! Wow. I wasn't sure you'd ever see this, let alone take time to leave such a thoughtful comment. Your feedback and added insight mean so much to me - and I'm grateful you appreciated my point of view. It felt a little awkward to publicly comment on someone else's life, but your openness really moved me and hopefully this video impacts others as well. I can't tell you how much your encouragement means at the moment. I stubbornly wish I didn't need such encouragement, but at this stage it sincerely helps. I've actually been a part of your Master TH-cam course/community since you first launched it. I simply failed to commit in a serious enough manner to bring much to fruition. That said, I'm entering a new chapter now - one that is focused on the expression of my Authenticity - and I know TH-cam will play a big role in that. So, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, give your gifts, and inspire others to create. Looking forward to the Version 2.0 of the course. Cheers.
It’s very normal to go through these changes after a big milestone in your life which was becoming a Dad. I actually had a feeling it will be a bit harder to create those contents too. Do you feel that now you are making the contents you prefer and enjoy?
Like other full time TH-camrs have already commented, this is great stuff. A lot of this rings true for me at several points in my 17 year long TH-cam career. There's probably a reason this popped up in my feed. haha! For me another part of the struggle seems to be not only that I changed but the entire landscape changed. My creativity was born out of a different TH-cam and a different world. It's sometimes hard to figure out where I fit in a newer much more advanced TH-cam. Anyway, thank you. You are good at this.
Hearing "You are good at this" from the legendary wheezywaiter was not on my bingo card. 🤯 I think back to when I first discovered you 10+ years ago and, wow, you're right: things have changed. Thanks so much for commenting with your experience. As I embark on my journey here, your insight (along with other amazing creators who have commented here) will stick with me.
@@tylerjkeenan I'm not a TH-camr at all, but recently crashed on an entirely different creative endeavour. Anxiety and burnout-like-stuff, and this hits home very hard. Thanks for pointing me towards the ideas of James Hollis. I've only been able to overcome the biggest hurdle of my life by figuring out that I was clinging on to this idea, this label that was years old and was causing all kinds of anxiety. I approve of this on-going conversation about this topic. Thanks for making this video! Sometimes I hate TH-cam. But this is great stuff. Just like Wheezy's. Makes my day! @wheezywaiter
@@wouterelsen7773 this comment made my day. Thanks so much for sharing. Stumbling upon James Hollis has been life changing for me over the last six months: he articulates experiences I was wrestling with, but didn’t have the right words/framework for. Best of luck to you on your journey.
@@tylerjkeenan Thanks, it helps so much to acquire the right concepts and framework to help you understand your own inner struggles. And it shows that many people seem to need this (in a non-self-help kind of format)
Great video, been grappling with these things myself, and in conversation with practically every other creator I spend time with, we're all facing the same dilemmas :)
This video is full of wisdom! Thanks so much for making it! We are trying to process this all right now as we have simply grown tired of making our old content. Can’t fake it anymore. Shifting gears has not been successful and our channel is slowly dying. Our options are either to accept it or keep trying to perform, but performing for others is not sustainable. Acceptance is freeing, though!
Thanks so much for watching and providing insight into your experience. That sounds like a challenge. Indeed, radical acceptance creates freedom - curious to hear how your journey evolves! Cheers to whatever is next for you :)
Tyler, I did something I have never done before - looked into someone’s eye's, I mean literally looked at your eyes all throughout this video. You had me mesmerised. I had goose bumps towards the end of the video. Naturally I subscribed. Thank you
You’re the breath of fresh air that I’ve been looking for on YT. Looking forward to see your perspective. I’m fatigued of people cleaning or every channel talking about the iPhone 16.
This is some great perspective. I also wanted to throw out there the fact he has a kid now, which changes everything for anyone. I’m sure he’s doing a lot of self-reflecting of his own values now having to ask himself what values do I want to spread to my kids? My other thing is (as a fellow Matt Stan) I was honestly just about to start losing interest in his work because it wasn’t resonating with me in the same way it once did. But after reading his emails and finding that we’re both on journeys of deconstructing minimalism’s role in our lives and pushing ourselves to discover new parts of ourselves, I’ve never been more excited for his future content. He’s growing and developing with his audience. I can’t stand watching channels that just talk at you with no sense of being a human or telling a story, which are most major self-development bros on this platform. If Matt returns to making films full time, this new approach and angle will be the best thing he could possibly do for his channel and himself and I couldn’t be more excited for it.
Appreciate the thoughtful comment, I couldn't agree more. This morning, Matt posted a video on his secondary channel with a Studio tour... exciting stuff ahead, no doubt.
I always wondered if Matt wanted to wear a colorful Tee, or maybe load his house with comfort, or maybe go party, but his image became his cage. The 24 hr content creation to sustain that minimalistic grey t-shirt, symbol of productivity kind of image got to him, i guess.
I'm excited to see Matt's eventual return here on YT. I have a feeling it'll be more colorful - it's fun to watch people evolve into new chapters of life. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
What an amazing video, I was just thinking and exploring Matt's channel and your video popped up! I'm a fan of Matt's and now fan of yours, keep up the great work, the ending of this video was powerful!
I've been on my own self-actualization journey for the past 3 years and it's been tough but after a while I began to understand why I wake up every day. I truly get to appreciate and be mindful of who I am not only as a creator but as a human being, as we all are. Live happily and be your genuine self. I have yet to put my perspective out there but I appreciated and respected yours. This is a reminder to keep going and you've got this Tyler! If you're ever in Chicago, would love to grab a bite to eat and talk.
I'm one of these people who wants to get as much info into my brain as possible and was on 2x speed listening to this until the interactive element of asking myself about my own labels. Went to normal speed and really slowed down. It was a really nice reminder to be in the moment, calm down, breathe and just be. Thanks for that Tyler, it was a needed experience given how hectic life has felt over the last year. Gained a subscriber on this one!
Your video basically is explaining what I am currently going through. It's nice to see other creators that have a same point a view although on a different perspective. Makes feel that there is a world where in struggles makes us all united. thanks!
I'm the opposite, i never got the things i ever wanted so im depressed. However, deep inside i know that if i were to get all the things i ever wanted, i would still be unhappy. I feel like life just let me down. This world is a messed up place. I still see beauty in it but it's really rare. I think im becoming a hikkokimori and currently struggling with hoarding. It's not extreme hoarding but i feel like if could get rid of all my material possesions, maybe that would make things better. I'm 30 and i still keep my high school books and notebooks. I just feel like all the effort we put into everything is just for nothing. I think i want to become a monk or just leave in a small town. I think realizing that we are all slaves to the system has been the most difficult part of life. Everyday is just the same. We go to work and then we go home and next day will be the same. I'm sorry for this comment that has nothing to do with this video, I guess i just needed to vent a little, i don't have any friends so it's nice to have a space to release my emotions. Great video buddy, keep it up.
You’re seriously not the only one who feels like this. I remember listening to a podcast about a man who had gone missing, his family found him homeless and he said something along the lines of despite how hard it is to be homeless, it’s the most free he had felt in awhile. Now this isn’t me saying everyone should just become homeless. But sit and think about that statement for a while. That says a lot about our society already. Basically what im saying is if stepping away from society sounds more like your thing then I say go for it. Human aren’t mean to live like this anyways. If your heart isn’t in the place it wants to be right now. Go find a place to call home. Even if others don’t understand how or why you would wanna do what you set out to do.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS, especially the ending man, gave me such a clarity about my present situation and waht i can do about it, thanks from the bottom of my heart, please continue making these videos.
Sincerely appreciate this comment and the encouragement! Very grateful my articulation and connection between ideas resonated with you and had an impact.
ngl, i did wanna click away (deteriorated attention span) but ironically that was my favorite part of the video because it felt like you were actually talking to me and it felt so real how do you do that 😭😭😭
But also consider that they have a small child, and there is a high possibility that he is not getting enough sleep. I own with my partner a travel agency, and when I became a mom, my daughter didn’t sleep through the night for three years. My partner and I had to take turns on a weekly basis because I was so sleep-deprived. At one point, we even considered selling our company, but what kept us going was our employees - we’re like a small family, thank God. She finally started sleeping through the night around the age of three, and now, at four, when I look back on those times, I hardly recognize myself. Extreme sleep deprivation can change you in so many ways, and it’s good that he gave himself a break. It could be what you’re describing, but it could also just be the new role of parenthood.
Thanks for sharing your point of view. I don’t yet have kids myself, but can only imagine the broad impacts it can have, particularly as a self-employed creative. Matt left a comment that adds some additional context! Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for making this video. I got really emotional watching this. As a content creator who intentionally "created a new car" a few months ago because I outgrew my old one, it was hard when my views dropped by 50%. But I would always repeat that decision any day of the week, because we grow as people and its ok to change. I would always prefer to live a life I'm proud of intsead of chasing the algorithm and feeling empty inside. ❤
Lisa, really appreciate your comment and reflection. Wishing you the absolute best on your journey. I'm inspired by your willingness to align with your authenticity. Cheers.
A really thoughtful video and your delivery of the ending (the personal reflection) was great. I like Matt so I was initially a little concerned when I saw the title as to what the content of this video would be. However, I think the commentary was handled in beautiful and supportive way; it was the reflection and your own willingness to be vulnerable that contributed to this. Best of luck with your own TH-cam journey 😊
“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” People with a lot of wealth and/or other markers of success can still have a scarcity mindset. What you think, you are. It’s all about your perception. ❤️
damm man, I recall Matt Davella, Elliot Hulse, Scooby, not in the same leauge though, but definitely some good old TH-camrs man, when short form content did not take over the world.
People who are working a regular job get this too, but unlike successful content creators, they often can't just quit and take a break for a while. I do understand the struggles, but at the same time it is a huge luxory to just be able to "stop" and rethink for a while. For a lot of people, unfortunately, their way of making money is not a source of joy at all, and still they are faced with problems, life changing situations and more...
Dude, this was super helpful. I enjoyed doing the breathing exercise and putting down my plans for a minute. Now I'm very relaxed and about to make a grilled cheese, so I'm in a great mood. :) Thank you for taking the time to put together such a thoughtful video.
@@tylerjkeenan I'm eating it right now (delicious) & watching/listening to your "TH-cam is ruining my life" video. Love that quote from the Bhagavad Gita! hope you're having a great day
Sounds like an existential crisis. When we suffer from anxiety and depression we tend to withdrawal. The irony is the only way out is thru. Get busy doing what you do no matter what and time will bring you thru.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Only way out is thru" resonates with my previous experiences as well. Wishing Matt the best and I have a feeling we'll see him back again soon.
The label thing is really real. What I am going through is that my current label (aka my job/profession) doesnt serve me anymore, only to pay the bills. And while I am trying to build a new path as a creator, it's taking way longer than I thought. So even though I want to rip off the label of my profession I still need to work a job that I dont feel pleasure or purpose of doing any longer
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Emanual. I will be sharing my experience on some of these topics as I go face-to-face with them in a new way. :) Best of luck to you! Keep giving your gifts.
Everything you ever wanted doesn’t exist. That’s a moving goalpost. What you liked at 1, is different to 2 and so on. Matt’s a father now, he would adjusting to looking after a new human being! Goals change…
Hi there! Sure, if you email me at tylerjkeenan@gmail.com I can forward you Matt's recent emails. You can sign up for his newsletter here: www.mattdavella.com
I mean it certainly doesn't sound sexy but the way to improve your mental health is to just directly work on your mental health. Just like how if you want to lose weight or gain muscle you do the things that are going to directly lead to getting those results. Our mental well being is much more akin to physical health than it is to otherwise arbitrary material or social conditions. There is a very normal distribution of depression across all socioeconomic standings in most relatively wealthy countries meaning what you achieve, how much you make, what your job is, how much power you have, what your social media account is like just doesn't have nearly as much effect to our mental well being as we tend to think it does. Instead doing the things a therapist might tell you to do like regular exercise and sleep, stress management, some kind of therapy strategy like CBT, ACT, IPT, mindfulness, meaningful social connection, etc. On the surface its very very easy just like losing weight might be very easy on the surface however actually doing it consistently is where the struggle comes in. But regardless the message needs to get out. Do the things that are going to actually get you what you want.
as a TH-cam consumer, I've realized everyone starts small and says they don't want to grow big and make videos because they love making videos to "inspire people" but ultimately, every creator, whether they admit it or not (they are all lying) want to be Mr. Beast big, but I cannot stand the overproduced Mr. Beast kind of content. I think the Achilles Heel of TH-cam is the Subscriber Count, view count, etc. Remove those and people will watch less but watch with more of a sacred intent.
Can I give my opinion? I think when he moved out of the country. I know how hard it is leaving states from your home. Leaving the country is a whole nother thing. Always loved the Australian pillow that was on his couch for years. When he moved I was actually shocked. So idk
Men can also experience post partum depression - we were educated on this before having our child. It's absolutely normal - expectations of what life is like after children, and having it crumble in front of you is soul crushing. Open-mindedness helps navigate these extremely challenging times. When you have kids, you lose control, and you can tell that Matt lives for perfectionism and control - well, kids take the wheel and it's really hard to accept.
Putting out a video a week for years sounds like a grind. It is hard to rehash the same content. It is harder to inject new elements ever so often (to keep old viewers and attract new viewers).
Maybe the issue is: “Once you start riding that social media TH-cam bicycle to seek views, you cannot stop otherwise you’ll be afraid you will fall off…” It is not difficult to see this perpetual hamster wheel leading to depression.
It's hard to truly understand that in the moment, but I believe you're right. I checked out your latest video and appreciated your willingness to be open. For me, sometimes I feel like "Why bother sharing anything?" - but your video had an impact on me and only You could've made it. That's special. Cheers.
Tyler! Thanks so much for making this. So glad this video popped up in my recommendations. Love the thumbnail haha. I think in addition to what you expressed (very well btw), I was also facing a few other challenges... adjusting to life as a new dad, being bored of the content I was making, and feeling trapped by payroll (as of last year I had 4 full-time employees). I haven't gotten to all of that in my newsletter yet but I kind of turned my creator business into a jail cell (albeit a fancy one with bougie coffee and a memory foam mattress). Once I stepped back and became a solo creator again, it gave me space to find myself... and a HUGE part of that was finding the joy in creating again. It was never about views or money or labels. It was always about the love of making videos, whether for one person or one million. Thanks for sharing YOUR vulnerability! Looking forward to seeing more from you :)
Matt! Wow. I wasn't sure you'd ever see this, let alone take time to leave such a thoughtful comment. Your feedback and added insight mean so much to me - and I'm grateful you appreciated my point of view. It felt a little awkward to publicly comment on someone else's life, but your openness really moved me and hopefully this video impacts others as well.
I can't tell you how much your encouragement means at the moment. I stubbornly wish I didn't need such encouragement, but at this stage it sincerely helps. I've actually been a part of your Master TH-cam course/community since you first launched it. I simply failed to commit in a serious enough manner to bring much to fruition.
That said, I'm entering a new chapter now - one that is focused on the expression of my Authenticity - and I know TH-cam will play a big role in that. So, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, give your gifts, and inspire others to create. Looking forward to the Version 2.0 of the course. Cheers.
Glad to hear you're rediscovering your passion!
Very insightful
So good to see this exchange - y'all are both classy gents. 🎩
It’s very normal to go through these changes after a big milestone in your life which was becoming a Dad. I actually had a feeling it will be a bit harder to create those contents too. Do you feel that now you are making the contents you prefer and enjoy?
Like other full time TH-camrs have already commented, this is great stuff. A lot of this rings true for me at several points in my 17 year long TH-cam career. There's probably a reason this popped up in my feed. haha!
For me another part of the struggle seems to be not only that I changed but the entire landscape changed. My creativity was born out of a different TH-cam and a different world. It's sometimes hard to figure out where I fit in a newer much more advanced TH-cam.
Anyway, thank you. You are good at this.
Hearing "You are good at this" from the legendary wheezywaiter was not on my bingo card. 🤯 I think back to when I first discovered you 10+ years ago and, wow, you're right: things have changed. Thanks so much for commenting with your experience. As I embark on my journey here, your insight (along with other amazing creators who have commented here) will stick with me.
@@tylerjkeenan I'm not a TH-camr at all, but recently crashed on an entirely different creative endeavour. Anxiety and burnout-like-stuff, and this hits home very hard. Thanks for pointing me towards the ideas of James Hollis. I've only been able to overcome the biggest hurdle of my life by figuring out that I was clinging on to this idea, this label that was years old and was causing all kinds of anxiety. I approve of this on-going conversation about this topic.
Thanks for making this video!
Sometimes I hate TH-cam. But this is great stuff. Just like Wheezy's. Makes my day! @wheezywaiter
@tylerjkeenan and good luck with your own journey!
@@wouterelsen7773 this comment made my day. Thanks so much for sharing. Stumbling upon James Hollis has been life changing for me over the last six months: he articulates experiences I was wrestling with, but didn’t have the right words/framework for. Best of luck to you on your journey.
@@tylerjkeenan Thanks, it helps so much to acquire the right concepts and framework to help you understand your own inner struggles. And it shows that many people seem to need this (in a non-self-help kind of format)
Great video, been grappling with these things myself, and in conversation with practically every other creator I spend time with, we're all facing the same dilemmas :)
Ali, thank you. Amazing to get a comment from you, as I've learned a lot from your channel over the years. Thanks for your work.
That's humanity. Hedonic treadmills all over, ups and downs in many facets of life.
Parenthood. It's a life changer. Maybe part of Matt's change?
I’m a big Matt fan. Sad to see he’s in this rough spot. You did a good job talking about this!
Thanks for the comment!
This video is full of wisdom! Thanks so much for making it! We are trying to process this all right now as we have simply grown tired of making our old content. Can’t fake it anymore. Shifting gears has not been successful and our channel is slowly dying. Our options are either to accept it or keep trying to perform, but performing for others is not sustainable. Acceptance is freeing, though!
Thanks so much for watching and providing insight into your experience. That sounds like a challenge. Indeed, radical acceptance creates freedom - curious to hear how your journey evolves! Cheers to whatever is next for you :)
Tyler, I did something I have never done before - looked into someone’s eye's, I mean literally looked at your eyes all throughout this video. You had me mesmerised. I had goose bumps towards the end of the video. Naturally I subscribed. Thank you
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a thoughtful comment, Carlton.
You’re the breath of fresh air that I’ve been looking for on YT. Looking forward to see your perspective. I’m fatigued of people cleaning or every channel talking about the iPhone 16.
Thanks so much for the kind comment. It’s encouraging. ♥️ More to come.
@@tylerjkeenan can’t wait. Inspiring me to post my videos and let my voice be shared
This is some great perspective. I also wanted to throw out there the fact he has a kid now, which changes everything for anyone. I’m sure he’s doing a lot of self-reflecting of his own values now having to ask himself what values do I want to spread to my kids? My other thing is (as a fellow Matt Stan) I was honestly just about to start losing interest in his work because it wasn’t resonating with me in the same way it once did. But after reading his emails and finding that we’re both on journeys of deconstructing minimalism’s role in our lives and pushing ourselves to discover new parts of ourselves, I’ve never been more excited for his future content. He’s growing and developing with his audience. I can’t stand watching channels that just talk at you with no sense of being a human or telling a story, which are most major self-development bros on this platform. If Matt returns to making films full time, this new approach and angle will be the best thing he could possibly do for his channel and himself and I couldn’t be more excited for it.
Appreciate the thoughtful comment, I couldn't agree more. This morning, Matt posted a video on his secondary channel with a Studio tour... exciting stuff ahead, no doubt.
love the way you're sharing subtle yet deep contemplative insight in a practical way!
This comment means a lot. Thank you!
This is outstanding, Tyler. I love the way you’ve explored this topic.
Thanks so much for taking the time, Peter! Your comment means a lot.
I always wondered if Matt wanted to wear a colorful Tee, or maybe load his house with comfort, or maybe go party, but his image became his cage. The 24 hr content creation to sustain that minimalistic grey t-shirt, symbol of productivity kind of image got to him, i guess.
I'm excited to see Matt's eventual return here on YT. I have a feeling it'll be more colorful - it's fun to watch people evolve into new chapters of life. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
@@tylerjkeenanGood news the comeback is already here and it’s very much colorful
Ah good comment !
one of the best video i have seen in recent time . very surprising to see so less subscribers.
This means a lot, thanks for the comment!
I really love the thoughtful tone of your videos, thank you for raising such interesting points.
Thanks for the kind reflection and taking the time to watch, Laura. 🙏🏻
What an amazing video, I was just thinking and exploring Matt's channel and your video popped up! I'm a fan of Matt's and now fan of yours, keep up the great work, the ending of this video was powerful!
Appreciate you! I'm grateful you left a comment and excited to have you along for this journey.
I've been on my own self-actualization journey for the past 3 years and it's been tough but after a while I began to understand why I wake up every day. I truly get to appreciate and be mindful of who I am not only as a creator but as a human being, as we all are. Live happily and be your genuine self. I have yet to put my perspective out there but I appreciated and respected yours. This is a reminder to keep going and you've got this Tyler! If you're ever in Chicago, would love to grab a bite to eat and talk.
Elvis, thanks for the thoughtful comment my friend. I'm inspired by it and appreciate you taking the time. Would love to cross paths at some point!
Very well spoken, thank you.
Appreciate you, Ryan. Thanks for watching.
I'm one of these people who wants to get as much info into my brain as possible and was on 2x speed listening to this until the interactive element of asking myself about my own labels. Went to normal speed and really slowed down. It was a really nice reminder to be in the moment, calm down, breathe and just be. Thanks for that Tyler, it was a needed experience given how hectic life has felt over the last year. Gained a subscriber on this one!
Hey Kieran, thanks for sharing your experience and subscribing. Glad this video gave you a moment to slow down. :)
Your video basically is explaining what I am currently going through. It's nice to see other creators that have a same point a view although on a different perspective. Makes feel that there is a world where in struggles makes us all united.
thanks!
I’m glad it resonates, thanks for taking time to watch and comment.
I'm the opposite, i never got the things i ever wanted so im depressed. However, deep inside i know that if i were to get all the things i ever wanted, i would still be unhappy. I feel like life just let me down. This world is a messed up place. I still see beauty in it but it's really rare. I think im becoming a hikkokimori and currently struggling with hoarding. It's not extreme hoarding but i feel like if could get rid of all my material possesions, maybe that would make things better. I'm 30 and i still keep my high school books and notebooks. I just feel like all the effort we put into everything is just for nothing. I think i want to become a monk or just leave in a small town. I think realizing that we are all slaves to the system has been the most difficult part of life. Everyday is just the same. We go to work and then we go home and next day will be the same. I'm sorry for this comment that has nothing to do with this video, I guess i just needed to vent a little, i don't have any friends so it's nice to have a space to release my emotions. Great video buddy, keep it up.
You’re seriously not the only one who feels like this. I remember listening to a podcast about a man who had gone missing, his family found him homeless and he said something along the lines of despite how hard it is to be homeless, it’s the most free he had felt in awhile.
Now this isn’t me saying everyone should just become homeless. But sit and think about that statement for a while.
That says a lot about our society already.
Basically what im saying is if stepping away from society sounds more like your thing then I say go for it. Human aren’t mean to live like this anyways.
If your heart isn’t in the place it wants to be right now. Go find a place to call home. Even if others don’t understand how or why you would wanna do what you set out to do.
Really appreciate you sharing your perspective and vulnerability. Wishing you the best on your journey. Thanks for watching. ♥️
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS, especially the ending man, gave me such a clarity about my present situation and waht i can do about it, thanks from the bottom of my heart, please continue making these videos.
Sincerely appreciate this comment and the encouragement! Very grateful my articulation and connection between ideas resonated with you and had an impact.
ngl, i did wanna click away (deteriorated attention span) but ironically that was my favorite part of the video because it felt like you were actually talking to me and it felt so real how do you do that 😭😭😭
Thanks for sticking around 😌 cheers!
i still watch his video everyday... i simply like his video...
What an awesome video to see after following Matt's path and newsletter. Thanks for making it!
Rodrigo, thanks so much for the comment. Cheers!
The ending is amazing. Love the video!!
Ayushi! It means a lot that you stuck around through the end and left a comment. Glad it resonated. :) Cheers.
But also consider that they have a small child, and there is a high possibility that he is not getting enough sleep. I own with my partner a travel agency, and when I became a mom, my daughter didn’t sleep through the night for three years. My partner and I had to take turns on a weekly basis because I was so sleep-deprived. At one point, we even considered selling our company, but what kept us going was our employees - we’re like a small family, thank God. She finally started sleeping through the night around the age of three, and now, at four, when I look back on those times, I hardly recognize myself. Extreme sleep deprivation can change you in so many ways, and it’s good that he gave himself a break. It could be what you’re describing, but it could also just be the new role of parenthood.
Thanks for sharing your point of view. I don’t yet have kids myself, but can only imagine the broad impacts it can have, particularly as a self-employed creative. Matt left a comment that adds some additional context! Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for making this video. I got really emotional watching this. As a content creator who intentionally "created a new car" a few months ago because I outgrew my old one, it was hard when my views dropped by 50%. But I would always repeat that decision any day of the week, because we grow as people and its ok to change. I would always prefer to live a life I'm proud of intsead of chasing the algorithm and feeling empty inside. ❤
Lisa, really appreciate your comment and reflection. Wishing you the absolute best on your journey. I'm inspired by your willingness to align with your authenticity. Cheers.
A really thoughtful video and your delivery of the ending (the personal reflection) was great. I like Matt so I was initially a little concerned when I saw the title as to what the content of this video would be. However, I think the commentary was handled in beautiful and supportive way; it was the reflection and your own willingness to be vulnerable that contributed to this. Best of luck with your own TH-cam journey 😊
It's nice to see a video with a bit slower pace and space for reflection. Fingers crossed for you😊
Thanks so much for the comment. I appreciate the positive energy. :) Cheers!
“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” People with a lot of wealth and/or other markers of success can still have a scarcity mindset. What you think, you are. It’s all about your perception. ❤️
damm man, I recall Matt Davella, Elliot Hulse, Scooby, not in the same leauge though, but definitely some good old TH-camrs man, when short form content did not take over the world.
He updated in Bonus D'Avella
I used to watch Matt, so I found this interesting and I enjoyed your reflection ps on that and especially the guided meditation at the end!
Awesome, thank you!
People who are working a regular job get this too, but unlike successful content creators, they often can't just quit and take a break for a while. I do understand the struggles, but at the same time it is a huge luxory to just be able to "stop" and rethink for a while. For a lot of people, unfortunately, their way of making money is not a source of joy at all, and still they are faced with problems, life changing situations and more...
Thanks for sharing your point of view.
Dude, this was super helpful. I enjoyed doing the breathing exercise and putting down my plans for a minute. Now I'm very relaxed and about to make a grilled cheese, so I'm in a great mood. :) Thank you for taking the time to put together such a thoughtful video.
Tim! You're awesome man, thanks for leaving a comment. Means a lot. Enjoy the grilled cheese. 🔥
@@tylerjkeenan I'm eating it right now (delicious) & watching/listening to your "TH-cam is ruining my life" video. Love that quote from the Bhagavad Gita! hope you're having a great day
Sounds like an existential crisis. When we suffer from anxiety and depression we tend to withdrawal. The irony is the only way out is thru. Get busy doing what you do no matter what and time will bring you thru.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Only way out is thru" resonates with my previous experiences as well. Wishing Matt the best and I have a feeling we'll see him back again soon.
We're all too much about ourselves, our wants, our ego. That's the reason for a lot of our suffering. Too many goals as well.
Thanks for sharing your point of view!
I didn't want to click away! 🙂
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Appreciate you :)
Thank you. This landed well
I appreciate you watching and commenting. Glad it resonated.
@tylerjkeenan like there is so much more if like to say but you inspired silence.
@@absolutelyrelative 🙏🏻
The label thing is really real. What I am going through is that my current label (aka my job/profession) doesnt serve me anymore, only to pay the bills. And while I am trying to build a new path as a creator, it's taking way longer than I thought. So even though I want to rip off the label of my profession I still need to work a job that I dont feel pleasure or purpose of doing any longer
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Emanual. I will be sharing my experience on some of these topics as I go face-to-face with them in a new way. :) Best of luck to you! Keep giving your gifts.
Woah ... this got me. Subscribing.
@@AnnMarieKing appreciate you 🙏🏻 thanks for taking the time!
Everything you ever wanted doesn’t exist.
That’s a moving goalpost.
What you liked at 1, is different to 2 and so on.
Matt’s a father now, he would adjusting to looking after a new human being!
Goals change…
Thank you.
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This was such a good video 🎉
Lydi! Thanks so much for the comment. :)
nice one bro!
@@safwanahmedshimanto Appreciate you!
This is such a beautiful video! I'm curious, have you read Erving Goffman's On Face-Work? ✨Gotta save face
Thanks so much for the comment Not familiar with Goffman's work, curious to poke around. :)
@@tylerjkeenan Oh PS, I 100% named my tortoise after Erving ;D so definitely worth the read, hahah
Loved this! Subscribed : )
Appreciate you! Thanks for tuning in.
Hello! Can you share the copy of Matt's newsletter?
Hi there! Sure, if you email me at tylerjkeenan@gmail.com I can forward you Matt's recent emails. You can sign up for his newsletter here: www.mattdavella.com
Great content Tyler!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video brother
I appreciate you, thanks for commenting.
There is grace in change but it’s harder maybe when we are in the public eye.
Agreed. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Very interesting video 🥺
Thanks so much for watching. 🙏🏻
I didn't know who Matt is, but I really enjoyed this video. Your narration was awesome 👌 👏 ❤
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment. 🙏🏻 glad you enjoyed!
Great video, new subscriber 👍
Sincerely appreciate you 🙏🏻
Hope he will be back YT better than before
I have a feeling that'll be the case! :)
I mean it certainly doesn't sound sexy but the way to improve your mental health is to just directly work on your mental health. Just like how if you want to lose weight or gain muscle you do the things that are going to directly lead to getting those results. Our mental well being is much more akin to physical health than it is to otherwise arbitrary material or social conditions. There is a very normal distribution of depression across all socioeconomic standings in most relatively wealthy countries meaning what you achieve, how much you make, what your job is, how much power you have, what your social media account is like just doesn't have nearly as much effect to our mental well being as we tend to think it does. Instead doing the things a therapist might tell you to do like regular exercise and sleep, stress management, some kind of therapy strategy like CBT, ACT, IPT, mindfulness, meaningful social connection, etc. On the surface its very very easy just like losing weight might be very easy on the surface however actually doing it consistently is where the struggle comes in. But regardless the message needs to get out. Do the things that are going to actually get you what you want.
Thanks for sharing your point of view!
as a TH-cam consumer, I've realized everyone starts small and says they don't want to grow big and make videos because they love making videos to "inspire people" but ultimately, every creator, whether they admit it or not (they are all lying) want to be Mr. Beast big, but I cannot stand the overproduced Mr. Beast kind of content. I think the Achilles Heel of TH-cam is the Subscriber Count, view count, etc. Remove those and people will watch less but watch with more of a sacred intent.
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Excelent bro
Appreciate you watching, man!
Never heard of him. Maybe some TH-camrs just don't wanna TH-cam anymore.
Can I give my opinion? I think when he moved out of the country. I know how hard it is leaving states from your home. Leaving the country is a whole nother thing. Always loved the Australian pillow that was on his couch for years. When he moved I was actually shocked. So idk
... He became depressed after having a child. 😢
I’m not a parent, but I can imagine it changes a lot. ♥️
Men can also experience post partum depression - we were educated on this before having our child. It's absolutely normal - expectations of what life is like after children, and having it crumble in front of you is soul crushing. Open-mindedness helps navigate these extremely challenging times. When you have kids, you lose control, and you can tell that Matt lives for perfectionism and control - well, kids take the wheel and it's really hard to accept.
Putting out a video a week for years sounds like a grind. It is hard to rehash the same content. It is harder to inject new elements ever so often (to keep old viewers and attract new viewers).
Great point. Thanks for sharing your point of view.
It’s called hedonic adaptation
When did this become your life
hi there, not totally sure what you're asking. If you can clarify the question, perhaps I can provide some insight.
Maybe the issue is: “Once you start riding that social media TH-cam bicycle to seek views, you cannot stop otherwise you’ll be afraid you will fall off…” It is not difficult to see this perpetual hamster wheel leading to depression.
didn't he have a baby recently?
That's right! Matt actually left a comment on this video with some additional context.
Sleepless nights with newborn is enough to make comedian depressed in no time.
Dude just had a baby. Its very common and he was obviously vulnerable to this type of suffering Leave him be.
I didn't get the sense he's very empathic to Matt at this point in his life. See above that Matt commented on this video.
it's the journey not the destination, corniness aside.
It's hard to truly understand that in the moment, but I believe you're right. I checked out your latest video and appreciated your willingness to be open. For me, sometimes I feel like "Why bother sharing anything?" - but your video had an impact on me and only You could've made it. That's special. Cheers.
Last left because he has f u money. They all do