why it’s hard to create content (and how to simplify it)
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I uploaded my first ever video today and it was probably the hardest thing I have ever done. I know that the video sucks, but that's okay. I have overcome perfectionism, self-doubt, the fear of starting, the uncomfortability of learning new things, overthinking and imposter syndrome on the way. If anyone here has been thinking about starting a channel for a while without taking action, don't let your mind stop you.
Congrats! Keep it up!
that is HUGE! so proud of you
Make the video public again i want to support!
Well done, that’s brave. I literally did the same thing two days ago. It felt kind of liberating to not overthink it. 😄
We are with you, man ❤
how do you only have less than 2.5k subs??? tf?? the cinematography is chefs kiss?? the videos are short?? the editing?? i feel like i just stumbled upon a hidden gem
I just subbed ❤ , so one more 😊
@@miriamllamas224 me2
I was thinking EXACTLY this :O
haha I love you
It is hard, especially if you are an introvert. It is so difficult to show your personality and create authentic content when you are a calm and peaceful person, trying to pop up in the sea of retention-edited videos. But! The good news is that there is definitely an audience for this slower and more chill content. Thanks for the nice video!
Hi! Just found you through this comment, here's a sub!✌ I'm a fellow artist trying to make it online. Can I ask how you come up with art topics to talk about because I struggle with coming up with new topics all the time, I feel being an art TH-camr can be a little limiting, like compared to a gaming channel, that can talk about new games, play new games, review games. The options seems unlimited.
@@ellensartworks Hey, thanks a lot! I'll definitely swing by your channel too.
It's true, keeping fresh topics coming up all the time can be a bit of a challenge in the long run.
For me, it helps to categories the ideas: 1. Practical Tips: I try to remember the struggles I faced when I was starting out and make videos about those. And the new things that I just learnt. You don't have to be miles ahead; just being one step ahead can make a big difference for someone else. 2. Mindset and Motivation: I pay attention to my own emotions and experiences, whether it's overcoming obstacles or feeling success. Those moments often spark great ideas. 3. Sharing My Journey: the tough times, better days, or my plans. This one can be quite personal. 4. Process Sharing: showing how I create.
I'm constantly soaking up inspiration from other TH-camrs and podcasts that tackle similar topics. It's a great way to stay connected and get fresh ideas flowing.
Hope this helped. I wish you a lot of success. 😊
Felt!!
Great topic. I just joined the ranks towards your growing subscriber count 👍🏽
agree, I also think that these people might take longer to get where they want to get, but in the long run the subscriber base is so much more valuable.
i know you'll be a really big content creator someday, 100k plus subs, i can feel it, mark my words!
Damn right he will.. 🎉😂
haha love you guys
YT promoted this to me this morning as I'm sitting here trying to come up with more compelling ideas because I'm trying to grow my channel too. Literally just starting out. And there are a lot of good points covered here and I appreciate you. Thank you for the inspiration to keep going.
Let’s all grow together!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Felt the same way today. I'm also starting my journey here on YT.
Cheers to future growth and success! 🥂🎊
It's hard trust the process ! Don't give up. Trust me I am a year in it does start to fall into place.
soooo sick! Love how you guys are supporting each other and I’m happy you enjoyed the video 🖤
So glad this came across my YT! I needed to hear this today! Just going to focus on taking my channel one step at a time, and learn to be ok with the uncomfortable parts! Thanks so much!
I got told people wouldn’t be engaged if I make videos just talking to a camera without multiple shots and angles. This video proved them wrong. I was engaged, and I’m sure others are too.
haha I love that. Idk about you but I can't stand when there are too many cuts + flashy edits. sh*t is annoyingggg
Consistency has been the bane of my existence. I've tried a bunch of different ways to be consistent but I just can't seem to make it happen.
been there. just look at my publish dates before this year - all over the fkn place. what helped me was looking inward and digging to find the deeper purpose behind it all. it’s the main key to consistency
keep going Ashton, you are very authentic and genuine and i always click on your videos. i have a 3K channel myself, the magic of having a TH-cam channel is you think you're trying to help others but at the end, as the time goes, you'll notice you were the one who benefited the most. Talking & sharing is extremely therapeutic and helps you & others get clarity on what the f*ck is going on & what this life is about 😊. Best!
Thats beautiful.
Thanks Natasha 😊 and I agree with ^
Very beautifully said. Cheers and don’t stop creating!
My biggest mistake as a small youtuber was to assume that what I was trying to do had to be new. In reality, the topics that have worked more often are not only the biggest growth drivers, but also the ones with which you can have the biggest impact on the audience. So you don't have to shine with new ideas all the time, it often makes much more sense to use existing topics and just do 1-2 things differently or add another point.
The next mistake was to think I had to go 10, 20 or even 100 steps further to be allowed to talk about a topic. The reality is that you only need to be a single step further than those you want to help. If you have gone too far, it can happen that you are too far away and the audience no longer understands or is less connected.
Greetings Linda
pure gold in this comment. thanks for sharing Linda! taking notes
Thank you I am also Linda..😂❤
3:27 "and if they do, that's not the audience for you" exactly. That's worth 1000 cents 😅
Please keep the chill having a talk vibe. Some content creators with useful information just hurt my brain to listen to. Appreciate you man.
appreciate you my brotha
“Imitate then innovate, action not consumption” really great message here friend thank you!!!
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I’m 2 minutes in and I already resonate so much of what you’re saying. It does feel vulnerable showing the world who you are. Creating the content. Hitting publish and then see that out of 1.7k people only 100 are willing to see who you are what you have to offer. What keeps me going is the art of being creative. Using that side of my brain that isn’t normally stimulated in my regular 9-5. Thank you for the video and you gained a new sub
Cheers my man. And that’s such a great point.. expressing your creativity is so special for the soul. Happy to have you here 🤝
Definitely helpful to kind of set it and forget it, in terms of moving on to the next video. If you dwell on the last video (doing very well or poorly) you will delay yourself and get creator's block.
yep, straight up self-sabotage yo
You make really good points. I resonated with the “nobody gives a fuck” when I started I worried so much about people finding my videos and laughing at me. Now I don’t give a fuck. It really doesn’t matter what people think! Thanks for this video.
it’s such a great muscle to build man. glad you resonate. cheers brother!
Bold choice having a "chill conversation". It's scary to take your time in a youtube video, but you have a great vibe so I stuck around!
happy to have ya here
Thank you for this. You are the real gem! Not just one that is what algorithm wants but one that gives us the real content from heart! 👌🏼🤗❤️
much love my friend :)
You’re speaking to everything I’m going through……. In my head. I keep telling myself “I’ll start”
now just do it ;)
You are SO refreshing 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
no that's YOU
Dude this is exactly what I needed to hear. Extremely relatable and I believe the fact we are exposed to so many different people with different skills they've built over the years, we put that pressure on ourselves to be like them while we are on our own timeline. Thank you Ashton what a wonderful video!
yes I agree, that can definitely get in the way. it’s just a distraction. much love man, thank you 🙏🏼
Your voice is so oddly soothing..
haha thank you
This was a very calming video. I wanted to slow down and really think about my creative journey after watching. Trying to build my channel now and it was a breath of fresh air to think to myself "slow down, you have great videos but tell more of your story"
love that approach
"Your success is inevitable." What great energy you have!! Thanks so much. I needed this reminder.
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I think you have a potential. Just keep doing what you love, regardless of the views. Just do it. You’ll get there.
appreciate that and right back at’cha
I love the store “open sign” analogy! Great way to think about it. Great video! Thanks for sharing your voice :)
Oh and you’re also in Austin! Let’s go!! 🎉 (fellow small TH-cam channel)
thanks for the love! 🖤 and whaa a fellow Austin friend, that's awesome - I'll reach out to ya on IG
Loved your soloprenuer notion template. I’m sure this one is that much better.
Overthinking is currently my hardest challenge to overcome, it has taken the energy out of me to create content but im not giving up!
one step at a time!
This video is right on time bro! I have content just sitting (privately) IT IS TIME!!!
it’s go time baby!!
I agree with you, It is soo easy to put your self down and overthink everything. Being afraid.
Thank you for sharing your journey!
After almost an 2 month brake I've started editing a new video today, trying to get past all of my own hurdles. It’s spring and with new life there is new energy!
that’s so exciting to hear! Hope the video is going well 🖤
@@AshtonJoe Thank you, It's getting there. I will publish something next week! 😄
You have a lovely voice to listen to 💛 and there’s a reason you are blowing up right now. For one TH-cam loves people who talk about TH-cam! But also your advice here is very authentic like talking to a friend. Nicely done! I have a looonngg way to go 😅
Yes He☺️ does he sounds like ...
*HINDZ 😊...on you tube
very sweet of you 🖤 thank you! good luck w your creative journey - you got this
hahaha I love hindz
Love it. Thanks for the great vid.
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just started my channel a couple months ago and everything you talked about applied to how i’ve been feeling the past couple of weeks. glad i watched this video. very refreshing, earned a sub
one step at a time man. cheers!
thank you for this 🌻
my pleasure :)
Hey Ashton, Awesome vid! there's a ton of value on this video. Keep it up man! 💪
thanks man, much love!
So helpful and so much value. Been here since the beginning, and great to see you growing!
appreciate ya bro, ya tu sabes 💪🏼
Great energy brother! Keep up the positive vibes and filling people with confidence :D
much love bro :)
I needed this man - so glad you're channel was recommended to me
cheers brother
Killer advice man! Keep up the good work, also love the grade on the a-roll shot
appreciate you dude
Great video bro really needed this🎉
much love man!
Ahhh I needed to hear this. Thank you!
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I needed to hear this exactly the way You said it. Thank you!
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thank you so much for this video!
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Very relatable, I can feel you bro!
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such a good video, love the slow pacing
thank you
This is so great! Thank you!
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u r inspiring. thank you
I appreciate that. thank you for watching 🙏🏼
Thank you for the encouragement !
my pleasure!
Love this! Your authenticity really shines in your content. Keep it up!
thanks Heather 🖤
Thanks so much for the video - I love your lighting - makes everything look very calm - and your cat is lovely :)
thank you 🖤 Hazel is a big vibe
wow! loved everything about this video. Definitely worth the watch
thank you 🖤
This video is excellent, it's everything I needed to hear. Thank you so much
much love man
Omg!!! Perfect video for me, so glad I clicked. Great advice! Now... to implement it lol. Your apartment is so aesthetic and chill!!
haha thank you 🙏🏼 come back here when you take your first step and let me know so we can celebrate
This is such a good video -- thanks for making it! Super relatable.
thank you 🖤 cheers
love your energy bro, very valuable
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Divine timing 💗 I am happy for you!! 💗💗💗
thank you 🫶
I needed this bro 🤝 THANK YOU 💯
much love bro
Great advice! Keep it up bro! 💪💪
thanks man! cheers
YES. Dude. So useful. So inspired.
love it 🖤
The system for the creative process is very important! It helps when you try to do too much. For me myself I like to improvise but having structure allows me to have a sense of direction but I still got room for creative improve in between. Similar to following rules to writing a story
Very thoughtful and helpful thank you. Inspiration like this is perfect for the journey.
much love, thank you
Wow! Very insightful! Thank you for sharing!!
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Thanks Ashton!
thanks for being here!
Appreciate the great reminder to be yourself and to just do you ✊🏽🤙🏽
much love!
Well done and well written. Thanks for sharing your experience! Looking forward to growing with you!
thanks so much! cheers
Appreciate you being vulnerable and open about your creative journey. Great video
cheers brother, thank you
This is really helpful. Thank you
my pleasure 🙏🏼
Lurked for years and just starting out, thanks for the inspiration!
let's go!
Exactly what I needed to hear this morning - thanks for posting 👍
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Love the authentic style of your video!
thank you!
Nice color grading, Thanks for sharing the tips.
thank you 🖤
Good stuff my man love this .. for some apparent reason I heard these tips before but connected with ya realness
sometimes all we need are reminders. much love bro
What a great video! You’re really doing well at being natural on camera 🤘
thank ya :)
This was really helpful thank you for sharing.
thanks for watching 🙏🏼
I have been guilty of these mistakes too! And I completely agree with the title and thumbnail! I used to not take as much time on them, but truly thinking them out and spending time on them is a game changer.
just a part of the game haha. glad you agree!
Good actionable items highlighted in your conversation. Thank you for the content.
much love 🖤
This just popped up on my tv and wanna say I appreciate the video and effort you have put into making it
damn, took the time to comment on the tv that’s real. much love 🖤
Good content. Thank you for sharing your experience
much love
This is a great video!!! Thank you so, so much!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Bruh this is super relatable. I can see why you’re blowing up, super authentic. Keep grinding!🔥
appreciate the love man 🖤 cheers!
thanks man , this helped me big time.
happy to hear it :)
Really enjoyed this 🥰 just subscribed ✨
happy to have ya around :)
Thank you for sharing this brother. Really needed to hear this. I been going through a bit of a slump recently because I haven’t been growing on social media as quickly as I would like. This video has provided some real clarity and perspective for me. Thank you.
do it for what you believe in brother. the people will come when you’re fully aligned w the content you’re creating. it all starts with you
I want to create content, but I find myself critiquing my own thoughts before I can even get them out. For so long, the fear of being perceived even stopped me from writing comments on videos like these, that really resonate and impact me.
One day, hopefully, I'll figure it out. But for now, I want to say thank you for your thoughts! I love your style and appreciate the breakdown of your recording gear. I especially love that Purrell quote - it's so true, and there's nothing wrong with that. Growing up, I never allowed myself to use reference photos when drawing because "I was either good or I wasn't". I had this deep rooted belief that everything I did had to be completely on my own, or I was a horrible person. And guess what?
I never truly pursued drawing or the arts, because instead of practicing and learning, I just gave up because I didn't have that natural magic. Who knows where I would've been. I don't want to have that same feeling 10 years from now, about TH-cam and photography.
totally can relate on this. Just uploaded a video on the topic of caring too much what people will think. check it out and let me know if it helps 🖤
Great points and you have a beautiful way of explaining everything 😊
thank you 🖤
Oh my goodness thank you so much. I so appreciate this. The actual heart of issues. ❤
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Thanks for sharing your insight 👍
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I am currently watching it, Im halfway through! Love it! Needed this! Thank you =)
thanks for stickin around 🙏🏼
Absolutely man, this is really well thought out and well put.
Its funny how insanely similar your and my journey are man, everything you talk about is spot on in my journey here as well.
For me ive been trying for a year now and havent even made my first video, but i wasnt well either so going through all this you're talking about while not being 100% yeah man..
Awesome video bro, you're doing really really good in my opinion like a real youtuber bro, the feel, the vibe, the honesty fuck yeah man!
love your energy man, thank you! that first video is the hardest. but just do it. you’re gonna learn so many awesome things about yourself
@@AshtonJoe Thanks bro and like wise.
I totally agree man and i've been at it all day now its actually funny how fast it moves now its so freaking awesome the feeling when you FINALLY get that clear picture in your head of how you want to try things.
One day soon ill be good enough to do some sort of collab bro ;D
Keep up the good work man youre well inspiring me and i believe a lot of other struggling creators as well
Thank you ❤
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I also started another channel in 2020 & gave up on it overtime & felt as if I couldn’t do TH-cam as life got overwhelming im trying to bounce back & learning from my mistakes & how to build a strong community & audience and keeping people entertained & motivated what your. Saying in this video I watched till the end this hit home bro im glad this got recommended to me so i can improve each upload btw new subscriber earned💙
much love 🖤
Holy marbles, I can hear myself in so much of what you're saying! Great energy, man. Kudos to the algo for putting your video in my feed. I'll be seeing your again!
haha much love brother, cheers!
Very good tips man, I can relate to all of this! Crazy who is smaller creators have all the same problems growing a community/ following
cheers man!
Lovely video .. thank you so much for posting. Its beautifully done, so calming and very inspirational. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your journey 😊
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Thank you! 🙏
my pleasure 🖤
You just popped up and wow! So glad I found you. I can relate to so much in this video. Thank you.
algorithm doin its thing 🤝 thanks for being here
I’m so glad i discovered you today! This is so insightful to watch! Gratitude gratitude.
much love 🖤
Undervalued, subscribed. 🔥
🖤 cheers man
A great overview on how to get started. I've taken notes!
thank ya!
I could feel so much warmth during the whole video ✨✨✨ Glad TH-cam recommended this ❤ Thank you 🙏
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I actually liked this video a lot, this helped me out with some of my own stuff, very insightful good job and keep going man 👍
Love to hear it brother, thank you!