How the internet kills your creativity (and what to do about it)
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- 10 ways social media and the internet are hurting your creativity and what to do about it.
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“your hobbies don’t need to be your jobbies” that’s the Aussieest sentence I’ve ever heard! 🙌✨
I loved that! Then the finger guns, Haha. This dude is hilarious sometimes.
@@iron.emu111 the finger guns are everything haha
Haha in Scotland a jobby means a turd. So that would read very differently here!
@@vinylhedgehog5574 🤣🤣🤣
@@vinylhedgehog5574 same in much of the rest of the UK, mostly due to Scottish comedians using it.
I get demotivated when I go on pinterest or instagram and see so many beautiful clothing that makes me feel like what I sew is not nice enough. Seeing too much of other people's work is not always inspiring.
And you are probably seeing the BEST thing that person made, not all the dozens of pieces they've made that were "meh". The internet is a highlight reel
You can decide whether you think "I will never be as good as them" or "One day I will be as good as them". And also like Boris the cat said: No one is posting their failures.
I feel the same way about things I see on instagram. Like, dang, I had the same idea but they did it first. Which then leads me to feel like a failure because I've been inactive in my own work.
This is so true, but you can consider another viewpoint: Are you going to give up and not be as good at them because they feel like miles ahead of you? If so, then it might not be your kind of thing... yet.
💯 true
I love this realistic positivity, it’s so so refreshing and really makes me feel like I’ve gained something from the internet haha!
literally
Yes, but the irony is that he "still showed the video through the Internet," so...😂
I love the way you identify, summarize, and list main concepts. This is a massive strength. Thanks
The ADHD dream. Lol
Also being scared of getting cancelled is a total killer of creativity. I feel like in some spaces there is no room for constructive discussion you are praised or cancelled immediately
This. I've seen some amazing artists get their reputation trashed overnight on social media over this and often the "cancelling" is a misunderstanding, a lie or something small blown out of proportion. It might be hard, but as creators we will just need to do our best to ignore it. The "cancel-happy" types aren't our target audience anyway ((they are but a very loud and obnoxious minority)) and the people who genuinely enjoy our work will understand our side of the issue and stay. This is definitely a hostile time to be a creative sharing your work online, though...
Yep.... this is my biggest problem. These days it feels that even if I only draw flowers, plants, nature, i might still get cancelled D:. Really made me not want to post anything anymore. And not posting leads to less motivation on putting more energy into smth, nothing more than doodles, rough sketches, since I kind of do draw energy from feedback, I wish to bring joy or comfort, understanding, something with my art....
You can blame Twitter for it . It kinda ironic since there a also really talented artist on it but man , twitter bring the worst out of people , or even other media social
This is actually my main concern like ppl will cancel you for no reason is something I do not want
Very much this! I’ve seen amazing creators getting bullied out of a community and/or deleting all their works because it was deemed problematic and, regardless of whether I liked them or not, this deliberate ostracism of creatives who make content outside what is deemed “acceptable” is a growing problem in the creative community
i find the volume of artists on instagram and constant discovery of new artists makes me expand my mind on what i like but also keeps me in a constant state of imposter syndrome and i feel ill never be good enough
plus: omg, there are SO MANY great people out there, the art space is crowded, how could I ever find a niche in there for me, how will I ever get noticed? humans are made for a max of 150 people each one knows, so having access to thousands and millions of other lives just knocks us out.
@@alessazoe Great point. Before the internet, outside of select professions, most people lived their lives really only experiencing and meaningfully-interacting with a roomful of people their entire lives. They mostly met people through work, school, or family. The rest was mainly happenstance.
Yeah. Completely relate with that. It's overwhelming how many incredibly talented people are out there, and how many people seem to use social media "right" or effortlessly. But it's not the full picture 🖤
Dear Lucy! I read your post and it's the same with me: Never be good enough or like "I'll never be that good in colouring like them" The everytime comparing is a real poison! Sometime you overlook the fact, that you lost control of the app, it controls you, that's what I now recognise!
But don't give up on drawing! It's such a wonderful hobby : ) shopping paper or other drawing stuff, it's like heaven if you have good art shops : )
I like the phrase “When the student is ready, the teacher will come.” This is what I feel happened when I came across your channel. You really speak to the internal disquiet we don’t always have words for. Thank you for your honesty and insights!!
I’ve become so much happier after abandoning Instagram!! Becoming a slave to the algorithm absolutely destroyed my sense of self for a while. I felt most of the creativity killers you spoke of. I also haven’t posted to RUclips in a long time - it’s hard to not feel the pressure to post but it’s given me the space to work on large scale projects that are important to me :) I’ll be back, but in the meantime, I’m taking care of my mental and creative health.
Oh hey Meppity! 😃 I've been following you on Insta, your art is so unique and inspired me a lot. I noticed you not posting anymore, and honestly, I feel you. I had also started an art account, but after only 1 year of posting art, I felt even more bad about myself and my skills.. I've been comparing myself to other artists and friends, which killed my creativity even more and made me think "why bother"? Why continue?
I've been taking a long break from social media, and I feel now I'm doing better and have started making art again, but for myself, just for enjoyment, and not thinking about the validation I sought all the time on Insta. Sorry, I'm rambling, and English isn't my first language. 😅 I hope you're doing better!
anya!! i miss lurking around during your lives and fiddlin around while you draw, but take alllll the time you need love we’ll always be around 💛⭐️
Im still in instagram, but only post every week or two when i have art i want to post. I dont care about the algorithm. I have a few hundred followers of people i know are interested in my work (does insta ever show my pics to them? Who knows! I just post to have my art up)
Truly. Making art feels so much better without the pressure of likes and like he said the jealousy is an ugly factor that sneaks in ur mind sometimes and I so hate that it made me feel that way. So I also decided to take a break and I'm doing so much better 🥺❤️. I love this channel. Great content and Imma pre-order as soon as I get my paycheck 😁😁
I love the bravery of being vulnerable here. The acceptance and admittance that you need a break. That is empowering and freeing. Makes me feel like I did the right thing deleting Instagram, too, for a breath of fresh and real air. ;)
Dude, my creativity has been absolutely squashed for a good while now and the constant, subliminal hum of "if you don't have an audience, it's not worth doing" is definitely a big part of that. So thanks for putting words to some vague feelings that have been low-key bothering me for a while. Hopefully this counts towards your positive comments metric.
Saaaame! Seems like it doesn't matter what I do if there's not someone to see it
holy cow that 'days waisted on the phone' chart really got me, I shall never forget this, forever engraved in my mind, aaaaaa moment of clarity, now imma go and draw the hentai story I've had on my list to do things since like forever, im doing this yessss
You've remind me that animation with the supporting wolf and the artist who wanted to draw dicks. Thanks lol
@@ZurditaDinamita u r welcome :D
I really like to see your finished work hehe uwu
Hey Cam!! Sorry a bit of a ramble coming up 😅 I am 5 years younger than you and have always been a massive Internet and RUclips freak. The Internet has always been my main source of inspiration to develop my own creativity, and even a huge part of my personality. However, for quite a handful of years now, I haven’t really found anyone’s content to absolutely “obsess over” as I used to when I was a bit younger, and I was kinda sad that I didn’t really have anyone’s content to really REALLY look forward to anymore, no one that I strongly related to and kinda looked up to.. which led me to think maybe I’d just outgrown this new era of the Internet
… but then I got Covid (all good now!! 👍🏿🤠) and had the time to question my current life 1837 times a day, one of them with a hat-hairlined guy describing so SSSSSSsssssssO accurately the pressure of feeling behind in life… and now here I am, journalling for my deathbed self to feel accomplished, and wishing to grow into being as creative, self-aware and overall just kind and nice as you seem to be (in my own way of course)!!
So yea. Just wanted to say thank u for being someone to look up to in this weird, weirddDdd times. For what you do, and for how you do it. You are really putting some warmth and hope back into people’s hearts man!! Much love from the Basque Country, Spain! ✌🏿💛
Haha you sound awesome, best of luck on your creative journey!
@@MikeCrocker thank you so much Mike!! :-)))))
Something I have found when I started seriously limiting my online time, while I am exposed to significantly less content now day to day, I do find myself feeling more impressed and excited about the stuff I stumble across. I think many of us are just getting so over stimulated by all the content being thrown at us 24/7.
@@lauravsthepage yes I just came to the same conclusion when I think about all the dopamine we release on the internet, real life feels so numbed and toned down to me. The part where you describe the new excitment can be connected to the reduction of constant dopaminerelease. Thank you very much for all your comments, bc they made me realize how much Im feeling stuck and what I can change. ☺️
SO, ever since your journaling video, I've been journaling everyday. I've been using two of the techniques you listed and I have seen a noticeable change in both my attitude, and my productivity. I've also been able to identify a couple things I was doing regularly that were in the "worst version of me" category that I've been able to decrease dramatically. So, fist bump/hugs to you and thank you.
Me too! I've been doing the daily reflections every night and just journaling in general. I also got the book "the happiness trap" and have been doing the exercises in there. Reccomend it :)
@@samanthascott6231 I'll check it out for sure
which video was it?
@@ashleybursch2804 the video before this one
edit: titled "The Journalling Techniques that Changed My Life"
Every day? That's badass. o7
This is the best video you've made and it'll definitely change my life. I've been trying to not sketch because it "won't make me money". I'll start removing scroll time and start sketching in free time! Thanks a lot man! I hope you have a good day!!
I agree, and we'll give all super comments you need if it helps
I've been recommending your channel to friends. I RARELY do that. I'm doing it because you are honest, compassionate, funny, and your observations and suggestions always make so much sense! Keep it up 👍❤️☺️
He's the first popular RUclipsr that doesn't annoy the heck out of me because of his talking speed. Many of those will say so much nonsense in between in the comedy sense, and I hate it with a passion. Not even funny! His content has to be the most valuable regarding life!🤗
How tf did you expect to improve without sketching? 😭😭😭
"1 for me, 1 for them" is a great idea. I love how that allows for both without making one of them feel selfish or stupid, it just allows both ways of creating their space. Thank you for this video!
When you said “your hobbies don’t need to be your jobbies” the internal applause I heard in my mind was giving a standing ovation. Thank you! New subscriber and I enjoy your content, especially me as an artist trying to build up my skills again!✨
God that screen time chart was a punch in the face.. a much needed one.
i just wanna say that literally every video of yours gives me life and ever since i found your channel i am truly regarding my creative side in just the way it exists after years of trying to become a musician "like you're supposed to", now i'm just embracing my knowledge and the way my brain works and it has been marvelous! you have put into words so many thoughts i had but couldn't quite give them shape. it really feels like you're my pal giving me advice, such an honest person with amazing energy! i look up to that!
After a terrible break up earlier this year, and falling in to a terrible depression hole, I've struggled with alot of different stuff, and your weekly/ consistent videos have really helped me think and changed my mindset of getting back on track and being creative again and focusing on good things. Thanks man, you're truly fantastic.
Send u love and support 💗
you can get out of the hole and climb a mountain afterwards. Believe in yourself
Night Mind posted a thread about this, but I'll summarize with the four words he opened with. "Numbers are killing us". The constant drive to make new content, to see numbers go up, to keep numbers going up, is forcing creatives to take up the same grind that many of them left other jobs over.
"Hobbies don't always need to be jobies" I love that 😂 I was lucky enough to realise that when I was younger. Sometimes hobbies and interests/pashions are just too risky to invest into becoming a career and it's good to have a long, hard, logical think about the idea. The good thing about keeping it a hobby is you will always enjoy it, it won't inevitably become a chore like it would if you made it your career.
"you don't have to want to" THanks a lot Mr.struthless. You really show me that I can change my mindset and my life.
I absolutely detest the compliment of making our hobbies into jobbies, it’s such a surface level compliment and it’s become a go-to thing to say. It’s like, I appreciate that you think my art/baking skills are good enough to make profit out of, but that’s not the reason why I enjoy doing it.
I think youre overinterpreting. Nobody assumed you do your thing because you can make money from it. Thats on you. I do undestand you tho. Its a very lame compliment, especially if youve heard it enough times. I think its a common association for people: hobby --> money. Maybe because they have a boring job themselves and project their idea of making money from their hobby on you.
Would have liked to see you explore the desire for audiences a bit more. I imagine it's closely related to the desire to make money and probably because we all think more hobby time = more happy time, until it's not.
"your hobbies don't need to be your jobies" HOLY SHART!!! So great! I always say "We weren't born to be merchants" Solid gold as always dude! Thank you
I subscribed to you about 2 weeks ago after binge watching a lot of your videos. Since then I've spread a lot of your ideas among my circle and told them about you. This is my first time being this early and I just wanna let you know: I can relate to you on so many levels in so many of your videos it's both scary and wholesome. I'm glad to have come across this type of content and I'm all on board. Best wishes from Hungary!
Dude! You have brought so much positivity into my life! My girlfriend and I have both been going through this crazy transitional phase, and we both watch you to keep our heads on straight, we are both creatives so you have inspired us both so much in that realm as well, you are a special dude and we appreciate your presence on the internet !! Much love
Those stats about phone screen time 🤯🤯🤯 I think if more of us acknowledged how much time we spent scrolling, we’d be a bit more proactive in curating what we see! Thank you for the reminder!
idk how to get around counter culture without having to post online, it seems like the most logical way to get your point across and the quickest lol. its either delete social all together or become influential somewhere else. do not bow to the algorithm. SO good
This topic has been on my mind for years and I'm very happy you've talked about this! I've wanted to turn my "hobbies into a jobby" but the pressure of the internet KILLS my creativity. Anxiety and depression always takes over and I don't have the mental energy to make anything. I'll be active online trying to grow a following but I most of the time I get burnt out and start over (deleting posts or RUclips videos). I took a break from making anything or posting anything until recently. I've been making a lot of art but I haven't shared anything yet I'm afraid of getting stuck in that loop again. I really want to turn my passion into a career, but is it possible with out being constantly active online? Or is my want for a career with my passions just something I've been conditioned to want because of the internet? Just random thoughts I wanted to share. I feel like a lot of people could be in the same boat as me.
I needed this video. I started posting tiktoks in late 2019 for fun, now currently have over 80K on there, which I appreciate, but my mental health (and even my physical health) is being consumed by it. I just scroll mindlessly for hours (syd lockdown doesn't help). I've always been creative, I'm a singer & song writer, I draw and create, I'm a makeup artist and I started to feel like if I'm not making content or showing my audience then what's the point? When the reality is I should be doing things for myself, and remember to put the phone down and pick up the guitar again. for me
Jesus Christ I freaking love this guy. Everything I need to hear as an artist right now.
Fifty year old self-employed artist in Canada, been doing the art for a living thing full-time for 16 years.. In case you're ever having one of those days where YOU wonder about your worth, I seek out your videos whenever I'm feeling lost and pointless in my work. Too much comparison on social, too much time alone in the office, too much time in my head, ad nauseam. And you always help me reset a little and get me back in the lane. So keep doing what you're doing as long as you want to. You're reaching people who need to hear it. And thank you!
Your openness about your personal journey has been an absolutely godsend. Thank you for the time you put into this and your art. As an artist that struggles with just about every subject you've covered, it is heartening to hear it from others. Keeps me from feeling like I'm alone. Keep it up! You're killing it. Cheers!
Hmm I never even though about this before. I don’t know how you discover these things, but I love it!
You know the video is good when you aren't an English Native Speaker but still try to watch the whole video despite the struggle to understand, but the content is too good to give up. 🙇🏿♂️👏👏👏 🇧🇷
omg that text about how daily screen time accumulates is TERRIFYING!
Also I really like the '1 for me, 1 for them' idea, I'm going to try and use that from now on :)
Thank you for offering a realistic perspective rather than just “cut out” the internet/social media like most self gurus preach. Very refreshing.
And it doesn sound like a shoddy guilt trip
Oh man. Your insights in and of themselves are always powerful, but what really motivates me is your genuine concern for people. It’s almost palpable how much you care about others and that’s the main that keeps me watching your videos. I feel like you care about ME haha :,) big thanks!
Consistency pressure is a huge one for me!! I used to feel like I need to post everything all the time. I run a small art shop online and my socials are about my art, so it’s disappointing when I see a dip in views because I took a few weeks off. But I need to because social media has become a huge distraction and time water in my life lately. You’re so right about people sacrificing their real life for an online one, that was happening to me and burning me out. It wasn’t right.
I take breaks and it’s like I’ll post when I’m damn well ready to post. No matter what we do the algorithm doesn’t always have our best interests, so there’s no point of pleasing it.
You’re also so right that the internet can also foster creativity. I find that when I’m on RUclips, it’s very inspiring and not a time killer. I often come here to learn or find focusing music, but things like IG I can end up in a time warp and lose my sense of time. Or it puts me in a cynical mindset…
I often just uninstall those apps to take a break and come back when I’m ready. Things like my podcasts and RUclips though, well I keep because they’ve been keeping me focused on where I want to go. For me, other networks are just a way to share my life or what I’m working on but they can be way too addictive!!
thank you, this is really helpful. I've never liked the "just don't use social media" approach but rather learning how to use it positively.
Watching this at 5am (I haven't been to sleep yet,) and yet it's so relevant. Being in lockdown should afford me loads of time to just write my dang book. But I just can't seem to get into the mindset and so I find myself sinking into this mindset that I'm spinning my wheels and I could be so much happier and more productive if I just buckled down and fought the monkeys (I finished a 120-something chapter manga over 5 hours because I sank my teeth into it and once I start I can't stop.)
It's funny how Cam's videos always seem to show up when I'm about to sink back into that mindset. Just when I need them.
Thanks man. I'll fight my monkeys. But for now, I think I'll sleep.
I just love you. Thank you. I just bought a new journal and started the first few pages off with your journaling exercise tips. You really help me to practice breaking my overanalyzed mental storms into bite sized pieces. What a gift you have been to me. Thank you for always bringing your most raw and positive self. More if this on the interwebs please. Bless you 🙏🏼🌼🦋
Yes. What this person said.
Love the line "overanaylized mental storms" ! #Relatable !
i haven't posted a video in 3 months because of moving house, which is a major life adjustment of course, yet for some reason my brain is like "wow you're lazy why don't you have another video up by now". it feels like a constant race sometimes to "please the algorithm" instead of uploading content that i want when i want. so thanks so much for this as always. i love every single one of your videos & they really help encourage me to keep going on my path. i'm still a very small youtuber but the pressure has already begun and your videos help me take a second to breathe & remind myself i'm doing the best i can. much love!
I love nail art as a hobby and I'm fairly okay at it and I constantly get told to do it as a job! UGH. So I know those feelings well. Also allowing time for the Internet has definitely recently given me creativity back, so this video really resonated with me 🥰
I want more of these types of video.
I never been so early but love your videos and wisdom, keep going!
The "1 for me, 1 for them" point blew my mind. It makes perfect sense!
Bruh it is *S O* refreshing to hear someone else finally say that correlation DOES sometimes mean causation. I swear people get so hung up on repeating that it doesn't _necessarily_ , it's almost become an argument against correlation _ever_ showing causation
This video caught me at the right time, in the midst of my self doubtful relationship between analytics and creating. Appreciate you ever so man, keep up the phenomenal work.
This is so well said! I love the part where you broke down how many years we spend scrolling or online. And it’s true that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when we want to make changes like this. As usual you’ve given a hopeful outlook for something that can be viewed very negatively, such as spending a lot of time online and how that makes us feel. 😊
"one post for me, one for them"! I'm a slave to posting what I think people want to see! This helps a lot, thank you!!
Good video! Creativity is extinguished in elementary school as well. The main reason is because there is too much standardization in school. I am sure many of you have been in math class, and they teach you 1 way to do it. If you find another way to solve a problem, they will count your answer wrong (even if it is right). This is the dark side of too much efficiency.
Oh I love that!! Also, the less people spend time on their phones to, let's say, make art and share it, the more content we're going to get but less and less people to see it because they're busy creating instead of scrolling... I feel like having massive audiences for everyone isn't compatible with a healthy happy society who doesn't spend days on their phones, you know what I mean? Sometimes everything just feel pointless 😊
This was fantastic!!! I consider myself someone who thinks about stuff deep and often so it’s unusual to hear new ideas or concepts that I agree with that I haven’t though of yet, but you always bring a new perspective that I’m like “oh yeah, of course, why didn’t I think of that”. I love the one for me, one for the masses approach, I’ll have to think on that one.
Keep it up!
He is like a big brother telling amazing things over a cup of coffee on breakfast table with family 👍👍👍👍👍😊
ah, I love this video! Thank you!
I do claytons style social media now. A bit of a scroll every few days on the lap top only, and rarely post. Big change from sharing my upcycled clothing and life in various forms online for 20+ years. Next minute, I am painting. I didn't know I was arty like that. It's been so refreshing to do life and now art, without the compulsion to constantly share with everyone. It's astounding what comes out when I tell myself it's only for me to see.
you are one of my favorite creators. you inspire me to change my mindset and help me discover ways in which i want to communicate on the internet. it’s kind of like a consistent coaching/therapy/self-development session. thanks a lot! you are definitely doing great things. i have to say that i would probably write this comment under each of your videos but you teach me to spend time only on the most important things haha. keep in mind, i support your every video!
Honestly, thank you. I really like this 50/50 rule. It's great. And that book, I gotta admit that this is the first time that I actually did (pre)order something from a RUclips I like (didn't even buy something from my very favourite one) so, I got high expectations, but I'm also sure your book will meet them and go beyond. Very excited to receive it soon! Your videos are wonderful
When I was younger I was going through a huge artistic slump, where I was just feeling there wasn't much point to making art if no one would see it. Then a classmate introduced me to the first form of social media I'd ever used 'Deviantart', and just having the potential for my work to be seen, even if only by a small handful of people, gave me the drive to keep creating, and still does to a certain degree.
i feel like of i binge watch all of this channel's videos my life will magically fix itself
I've stopped making video esseys to make shorts and reels
Didn't even realise that till i thought about it right now
I had an accident a few years ago and I was reduced to watching RUclips for a long time and then got one of these phones, which I had avoided like the plague. I got one for the camera and hot addicted to it. Gradually I began to find my inner life depleted and my imagination not what it used to be. Since I'm an artist, this is alarming.
"Define enough, in terms of your metrics" this is a statement from an artist in the business camp of creating. Their is artist as creator and artist as businessman. It becomes easier when you stop fighting in the inbetween and embrace yourself as fully one
I just watched your last video and dude I have soooo much respect for you. You're a good dude. The way you've pulled yourself out of bullshit is mind blowing. Thank you for your content, you fucking role model.
YES! I avoid sharing most of my artwork. When I was younger my parents would often encourage me to upload them online, but by the time I was about 14 I found I was making artwork purely to post online. Not fun and very draining, as I find to do that I have to feed off the energy of the audience for both inspiration and encouragement; if said energy is negative then the resulting work will be dull and lifeless. These days, my work is deeply personal to me, and I only share it with the most trusted people in my life. This is a benefit to me in many ways, as it allows me absolute freedom of expression - without judgement, _and_ without the risk of anyone stealing my pieces or ideas.
Instead, I keep my art as a hobby.
I'm currently starting college, a writing and literature course (lit is my other passion). So when my writing runs dry, I can still fall back on my artwork to pull me through in providing a creative outlet. Another kind of 50/50 approach.
The part you said about how "if you are creative you are supposed to want to have an audience" was what held me back for so long. I wanted to make a blog, but felt so much pressure to make a "successful" blog, so I threw it all to the wind, I use no theme, a basic blogger blog with a random image of myself kissing a dolphin from 17 years ago as the header. I do nothing to promote it, I don't even give my friends a link. I just write on there to organize my thoughts, the ones I don't mind people reading if they come to it, and I am also hoping to find my voice on what I want to write about eventually. Until then, it's stress free writing practice that is technically online. I don't have please an algorithm by posting x amount of times a week, sometimes I post everyday in a week, other times I'll take a month off. But this has been the most consistently I have ever kept up with writing online, and since starting it, I've written a few reddit posts where people have complimented my writing style, which means that I have definitely improved in some ways. Now, I'm trying to make a game using the same "give no effs" attitude that I use for the blog, just making something that I enjoy both creating and playing.
That statistic part of 4 hours a day is 14 years scared me 😭😭 I’ll definitely be more mindful of my intentions on social media
As one who is working to spend more time being creative and less time death scrolling, I really appreciated this video!
The consistency one gets me. I feel so guilty sometimes about the lack of regular and new work up in my Instagram. It makes me embarrassed when I have "artist" on my profile anywhere (e.g a dating site) and inevitably get asked "what kind of artist are you?" so I link my insta and sheepishly go "I don't post very regularly..."
dude, your channel is just one of those that I don't skip whenever a new video pops up. You have this great ability to put complicated feelings and concepts into short and clear statements. Cherish that
Every time I watch a video of yours, my perception shifts ever so slightly, and often they leave me thinking for days and filling pages off my journal, discovering stuff about myself...I think that's pretty awesome
I started to understand this at the beginning of this year, after a huge artblock, your video summed it up pretty well and added a bunch of things that I hadn’t considered, thank you!
i just deleted a bunch of lines here that weren't taking me anywhere. but to be honest, just wanna thank you. with everything that's going on in the world, it's incredibly comforting to feel less alone. i hope your days are filled with smiles from the people you love. take care.
While internet occupies such a big part of our lives, I haven't seen that much education around how to use your phone/internet instead of letting it use you.
Thanks for that, I really feel better watchin your vids
I love your uploading times. Always in my time of need - especially in lockdown. You save me from all of my weird night thoughts haha
as a creative who quit social media a few months ago, i feel incredibly seen! i just like to make and create for myself and the people in my life i know will appreciate it. i don’t want to capitalize my interests/skills.
This is your super positive comment! Your videos are being the change. Good stuff on the interweb! Thank you for being willing to do all the planning, camera work, editing and posting for hundreds of thousands of people to benefit. You are walking the talk my internet friend.
Thank you for making this. You effectively amplified the reassurance and compassion you got from that written Instagram post to thousands more. And, as a creative, your examples felt really relatable. In the back of my mind, I know there are thousands of people out there with my same conundrums, but it's just good to see and hear those struggles localised within other specific people. Sanity, restored.
Always knowing exactly what I need to hear and when I need to hear it. Thank you yet again for another masterpiece *chef’s kiss* 👌
I always start your videos like “im gonna listen while i cook/work/clean/eat”…. Then I pause cause I gotta focus and take notes. You always drop gems💎 keep it coming!
All of this resonates with me so well. This is exactly what I've been going for lately and it's finally paying off. Thanks for basically putting my thoughts into words man, still struggling a bit on that one.
This is the best video you've ever made and it has changed my mindset, keep it up (genuinely) :)
I preordered your book! Your videos just resonate with me so much, I’m in awe of how vulnerable you let yourself be to teach us what we need to hear. I can’t wait to get your book, I’m sure it’s a work of art 💪🏼
Just pre ordered your book the other day! It looks freaking awesome, I’m so excited for you. It’s such a great concept, it really seems like something you were born to do. 💓💓
Thank you for your videos, man, you are such an amazing human being and you have such a relateable your way with your words, always keeps me motivated!!!
Another thought, which helps me, is not to think of "the game of growing an audience" as a totally bad and manipulating thing, and more of like a fun game which is just a part of being an artist nowadays :)
Your videos tend to be just what I needed to hear. Thank you for this one!
Yessss. Thank you Campbell this is GREAT as always! 🖤
i've never read a book in my life but when i found out you made a book.. i knew that THIS is the book i've been waiting for my entire life.
Watching these videos feels like breathing out - I really appreciate them. Keep up the good work 😊
This video was really reassuring. Social media has been really negatively impacting my mental health. It feels like the more I'm away from it, the more I can heal.
I just love these videos so much, you're definitely a part of the internet that makes me really happy and inspires me
I never comment on the web, but I really need you to know, that I’m glad people like you exist. 💙
Im always happy when I see you have a new vid up. And its always interesting to watch. :)
I love how positive you are. Keep doing what you're doing!
I love how you put it smack bang in the centre and outlined how the internet is awesome whilst also recognising and acknowledging its flaws/limitations 💖 fab video
your content and your message is so important, I'm so happy that you share it with us
been waiting for the book for months! something to look forward to 👍🏼
I'm super exited to get your book, I per-ordered it a couple weeks ago. Love what you do!
I seriously love your channel man, love your realistic positivity
I love you so much man, you really changed my mindset and I can't imagine living without knowing the stuff you've said🙋♂️. Thank you so much🙂