I have grown so tired of those motivational videos where it’s just men yelling at me to get up at five am. It’s videos like yours that are actually motivating and I just want to say thank you for creating a video that I couldn’t stop watching.
Wow this is such a kind comment. I feel you. I feel like I love motivating people to pursue their dreams, but I also realize that life has a lot of ups and downs for everyone and sometimes it’s not as easy as “just doing it” Thanks for sharing your thoughts:)
Surprisingly, hearing “it might not work” was probably the most motivational thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Kinda makes it feel like “so what’s there to lose?”
I might not be able to control if anything I write is well received, but I can write to my own satisfaction. I can hone my ability to communicate in a way that I find beautiful and inspiring and brings me to tears…and that is enough.
It's a little more than that. I think it also touches on "what does perseverance mean?" and what kind of mindset will successfully get you through those dark times where you don't see progress and you start questioning if you are really spending your time wisely.
There’s a saying I remember: people often overestimate what they can achieve in a year but underestimate what they can accomplish in five. So excited to see where you’ll be in five years-congratulations on this amazing milestone!
This popped up into my algorithm and I am happy it did. I wanted to just be financially stable enough by the end of next year to finally be able to live my life. I am a simple man. I will be 32 in October, I am a creative and a massage therapist to pay the bills. I haven't had the inspirations to draw or create anything in about a decade. I have ADHD and have been doing a lot of work on myself this past month to understand my downfalls and financial instability has caused havoc in m life. I am going to start creating a finalized art piece of some sort weekly and if I am lucky twice to three times as I pick up momentum. Thank you and god speed Andrew.
I wanted to share something quick - the first sentence "a year has come and a year has gone" was something I really leaned into. I feel like the idea of chasing our dreams usually is dependent on if people enjoy whatever it is we do - we usually give them the power to define if we were successful - for me , it was do this thing for one year - one year just go for it all out - and I really encourage you, no matter what just go for that thing for one year
I just found your channel and subscribed because of this video. I wish you the very best for the next year as you continue your journey. I’m kind of in the same place you were a year ago, about 3-4 months ago I finally made the decision to post consistently and try my best to bring value with my photography channel. Still have so much to learn but I’m not giving up. I look forward in checking out more of your videos and seeing what you post in the future.🤙👊
Amigo, i have been watching your videos for 8 weeks! 8 weeks ago I decided I was taking my kids out of School in UK, moving us all to Cyprus and starting a RUclips channel. 8 weeks later we have done that and with no experience & 11 videos have grown to nearly 500 subs and 400 watch hours. Not sure where the future takes us, but you have been part of that journey without even knowing it! Thank you!
20%! I just quit my job last week, and I'm filled with excitement and fear as I fully commit to my dream. Here's to success for all of us. In one year I hope to be in a much different place, and I'm working toward it passionately every day. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I also quit my job a few weeks ago in order to follow my dreams, I felt I was doing something super crazy 😂 Anyways, I'm sure I took the right decision
@@AndrewPaul1 You have a great eye for videography, it really shines through. And while it's true that "it may not work" you're also the person responsible for making it work. Keep pushing man!
5:16 - “There’s no dream fulfilled that will prescribe a greater identity” This is it. Especially as creatives who often enter the realm of being misunderstood when they create things, and often fight with conflating their worth/value with their skillset and gifts and dreams achieved/realized- this is it. No goal, dream, amount of success (however you define it), or piece of art will tell you who you are. It will reflect you and carry your DNA, but it won’t give you identity. So good!
my guess is that for many of us, our skills and talents formed our identity in our early years. consistently receiving praise & validation created a sense of security that slipped from beneath us once we entered adulthood. perhaps the key is to first turn inward to discover the cause of our misplaced self-worth and dedicate ourselves to restoring that. only then can we create freely and find satisfaction. if you think about it, that's why we created as children in the first place. return home to yourself and your life becomes your dream.
Thank you! I told myself I will upload weekly on RUclips from now until the end of next year in order to fulfill my dreams of becoming a content creator, I’m continuing to push through even though it seems like I’m not getting any traction I know through consistency and improving my editing and content I will get noticed! I want everyone to see the beauty of life and the world, I will finally be going on my solo trip around the world and documenting all of it!
I love how real you are. For years I didn’t chase any of my dreams because they mainly regarded art and music, and I was raised with the acknowledgement that I wouldn’t really make a living out of it. So yeah, “it might not work”, but now I am making music anyway, painting almost everyday, and I don’t even care if people notice my art or not. It’s just so beautiful to be able to create free of that capitalistic thought that it is not worth it if it doesn’t bring me any money. It might not work, and still make you happy nonetheless. So thank you for such a real video ❤
The inferiority complex to superiority complex to inferiority complex pipeline really be like that. Also, "focus on the inputs and the outputs take care of themselves" is a great revelation to have. Banger video, cinematography going crazy
I've begun to really let myself dream again for the first time in 35 years. Just months later, it's been so transformative. Thank you for making this video
I am 19 years old and trying to chase my dreams and I never felt so understood. This video is so well made and everything I wanted to do but you made it even better than I could imagine. You showed me how much I need to improve to achieve my dreams. But we all will get there someday
@@annahomola19 year old gang here - I’m 19 too. When I was around 15 my dream was to become a professional cook and to travel the world. I have been working in restaurants since then, and slowly each year I got closer to achieving my dream, and now I am doing it! At first the goal was just to get a job cooking, which I got when I was 16 - I sucked, like was actually terrible at cooking, but slowly I got better and learned how restaurants worked. Looking back to those times, I was so naive about the restaurant work, but I fell in love with it so much, I didn’t care that I spent 2 hours scrubbing potatoes everyday, or that I got absolutely bitched out for being stupid, I was just so lucky that I was able to cook. After that, I wanted to get better, and go to a “real restaurant”. My goal was to really learn how to throw down on a station on the hot line. After a year, I certainly picked up the basics, and could run a station. After that I wanted to hone my skills, so I interned at the best restaurant in my city and eventually got a job there. The thinking was that if I wanted to use my cooking skills to travel the world, I needed to be fucking good, and truly useful in a kitchen. That kitchen (the best one in the city kitchen) was difficult and stressful, but I really learned how to keep track of my shit. I would start at 10 am every morning, and be out at 10-12 at night. It was not sustainable, but I think it’s when I really dove into the world of restaurants and felt I was good enough to move out of the city. Now I am typing this from piedmont Italy, where I am interning at a Michelin restaurant. I am rooming with a Bangladeshi dishwasher and a server from Brazil. I have friends in Milan, Munich, Sweden, and taiwan. After Italy I will go back to america for a bit, and then I will go work in Taiwan for my friend at his small fine dining restaurant. Everyday I work to get better and to focus and give my all, but really it’s crazy to think that I’m living the dream. I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m so so so lucky, and it really feels like I’m doing is what I’m meant to be doing. Just by saying yes to opportunities, listening to me gut (personally I think it’s God, but yk), and working hard I’ve gotten here. I’m going to be honest, learning to work hard for the most difficult thing for me. I know it sounds crazy, but to really show up everyday, and mindfully do your job with full focus and the best you can, when you can just as easily half ass it, is a difficult things to do, but it is so so so important. Also just not quitting is so huge. There are so many days, when I’m just like “what the fuck am I doing here?” I’m in the middle of fucking nowhere working for a Michelin restaurant for free, 12 hours a day, when I could be traveling around Italy having the best food and drink of my life. But at the same time, the meditative work, beautiful scenery, and time to think is unlike anything else I’ve experienced, and I really think it’s helping me grow as a person. So yeah, that’s being specific for you lol, hope you enjoy. I’d love to hear about your experience as well!
@@annahomola I want to be a designer, I loved art since I am a kid and it’s the only thing that ever worked for me. I try to get into art school which is a lot of effort in germany. After art school I want to make designs for small music artist, like album covers, their merch and film/ cut there mv or vlogs. And maybe someday make my own clothes
20% fam! I'm a returning student and I'm in my mid-late 20s. I know this pursuit isn't going to be easy and I'll lose a lot of people along the way, but I'm looking forward to what's coming. I know it's not the end for me. I'm only praying that the projectile of my life, my career, and my health, go up, and for the person reading my yappy post. This is the year I'm quitting the self-blame for what happened to my life so far and taking all necessary action to redeem myself.
I'm in the exact same position as you! Feel like I've had a lot of failures up until now, both controllable and uncontrollable, but right now I'm in a position where I can focus on my studies and I'm feeling hopeful about the future. Hang in there brother! Life's going to get better :)
4 years ago i took that leap of faith and returned as a student after 4 years of graduating. all of my peers have completed their studies while i was about to start. it’s very intimidating and my classmates are way younger than me so i don’t have someone who understand my situation but they’re supportive and that keep me going to finish my study. i’ve finished my study now in my late 20s and it’s still scary cuz it’s really hard to get a job. honestly, idk what’s the next step but pls pray for me so i can get a job to sustain myself. i never regretted the decision to study again as i know i worked hard to finish it and gained some knowledge that i am grateful for. good luck to you and enjoy your student life 🙌🏻✨
Nice cinematics. Nice editing. Nice script. Nice clips. Nice colour correction. Bravo, you're really good at this. I actually envy this video editing skills. And congrats on the amazing idea that you implemented and showed here, about these last 365 days.
I love your down-to-earth, grounded perspective. Everyone says, "chase your dreams," but very few have the guts or level-headedness to say that it may not work out. Which is exactly why we should fulfill the dreams that will bring us joy foremost, in spite of the reception. As you said, doing something solely for another's sake is going to burn us out. Thank you for sharing, Andrew.
Mad respect for this homie. The vulnerability is commendable, as is the extremely meticulous execution displayed here. My fav thing about the cinematography?? The chaotic motion blur, the natural low light of the walking night scenes, where you could’ve easily done hyper-saturation of the blues to force feed the color grading on the viewers. This is legit quality cinematography got the purpose of storytelling. Also love the use of absolutely ZERO over-the-top camera/editing tricks, which is getting out of hand amongst gawx bots (to each his own though 🤷🏽♂️). Keep pushing fam. Subbed.
I just came across this video and I kept waiting for you to say something that I was going to scoff at so I could click away. And then you didn't. I've never heard someone describe how I've felt over the past months so accurately. Chasing a "dream", questioning your motivations/who you're doing it for, realizing you're dependent on other people's view of your dream, fighting to stick to your commitment anyways, trying to make your dream something you control, realizing at the end that you still are unsatisfied/empty and wanting to chase a new dream, and finally learning to be proud of yourself for having at least tried. I get frustrated sometimes that people don't understand why it's so hard to make a decision, or to commit to something big, or to just try. You helped me not feel alone in that. Thank you so much for that.
I feel like you put into words exactly what the authentic experience of being an artist is. That feeling and mental space of internally struggling and to work through potential limitations/self-doubt in order to create and to grow. It’s validating and makes me feel seen, so thank you. Bc you asked at the end, my dream is to create art (paintings/drawings) that I am proud of, that inspires or connects with people in some way, and that I can make a living from!
a year from now, I'll be traveling the world. letting life take me on the craziest most random experiences any place and culture can provide. living different lifestyles. with alternating jobs, beautiful human interaction, and perceptions of reality. thanks for the video legend!
@crimmomate I've already started, but now im back in my country trying to understand how i can do it financially. Im worried about the future. when im older. im now 25 and can keep this going without a true profession for a couple of years, but in my 30's- 40's i might face a problem. i really want to just go for it and think less of the future but its fucking scary hahaha and maybe not as smart
@@tomertommy sound like you are preparing yourself not for an actually hard achievable meaningful future but just fck it all, do some stupid thrilling shit that doesnt really matter and not even hard but you think thats the right path... You will find yourself empty pretty quick if you think it through. Not a hate but hey, find out for yourself.
@@CyberstrandedA meaningful future is what you want it to be and make it to be, maybe a thrilling adventure will be the thing that gives him the most purpose and will be the most meaningful thing he will ever do. You are only young for a limited time in your life and you should enjoy it and live for the you there is now and not always think about what the future you will benefit from, or at least that’s just my opinion :)
@@Cyberstranded Why does the future have to be difficult and meaningful? Some people have to explore the world, have crazy adventures, then settle down to live a peaceful life. Not everyone has to live the same way, sheep society...
I needed to hear this. I recently risked something that didn’t end up working out, right now. So now I’m chasing other things, which might still not work out. But I have a choice every day on whether to pursue or not to pursue - which is the part I can control. And no matter what happens at the end, going on that journey is and will continue to be significantly greater than doing nothing at all. And that, I think is where beauty lies.
This video showed up out of nowhere and I’m so grateful it did! I love making videos and sometimes I get taken back by lack of views and interactions which is truly sad because when I make videos I simply make it cuz I genuinely enjoy it. I loved that part where mentioned about how we are trapped caring of other’s perspective of us when in reality we should do our best and be grateful for what we have in this moment.
Andrew, I started watching your videos only a couple days ago because I'm going through a period where I'm trying to create new routines, to just get back to living life after a depressive phase. I have the down times but it is the first time in such a long while, maybe years, that I'm actually trying to make it stick. The part where you talked about your dad, and how he said you might not make it with regard to your dreams is just so real. I am quite sick of everyone saying that once you do what you have to, you'll make it no matter what. That's not always the reality of life and once I realized it, that's what made me feel worse over time. That I might just not make it, and I couldn't come to terms with it. This is me trying to work hard and accept the reality of life and focus on the now. Thank you for your videos. Keep up the good work!
20%! The colors and composition in your videos are so fantastic and fresh! One year from now I hope to still be working with my hands and creating. I worked in office administration for more than 10 years. In that time I went to school for a bachelors and a masters degree. Since I was a child I loved to sew but had stopped exploring with fiber and material for many years. In 2022 I left my admin job and was burnt out. I had made so many life decisions based on wanting people to think that I was strong, confident, very responsible and professional, but I lost the child within. Over the last year and nine months I’ve come back to myself, praise God. My inner child has come out of hiding and I’ve explored so much in fiber art. I also finally let myself say that it’s ok if I don’t want to turn my creative passions into a business, it doesn’t make it any less valuable to me. On Monday I start a full time sewing job where I’ll be sewing outdoor gear for a company who makes all their gear right here in the US. I’m so excited that I finally get to use the sewing skills that I started to develop at age 12 for work now, and I love that I just get to keep stitching miniatures and creating art as a hobby. That is such a gift to me. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Andrew!
Reading your comment made me feel happy for you. It is so nice to see so many like-minded people in one place. By that I mean this comment section. I have been telling people around me about how we all need to have something to strive towards and people are giving me weird looks because of it. Luckily, I did manage to get two people to join. It isn't for nothing. Being seen as a weirdo is not so bad if you change the minds of just a few other people. Just because the majority of people don't understand the importance of working on your dreams, does not make you an idiot because you are among the few who do. I plan on starting a club in the next few years. Now I am working on two dreams. One is almost done. When it is over I will start working on another one so the number of projects will stay at two. And in few years I am starting a club. If people just knew how nice it feels to daydream when you know that your dream will really come true one day, everyone would be doing it...
I rather fight for my dreams knowing I did the best possible than regret my whole life for never trying. Thanks for sharing, the reality of “might not work” is real and we have to consider and work on it. I hope everyone here gets what they want in life ✨
Also, "it might not work" is not forever. If it's not working today, it doesn't mean that it won't work tomorrow. A lot of successful people are the result of YEARS of trying. If you read this and you have a dream, go for it, you might not reach it tomorrow, but you can reach it eventually.
I didnt pass my cpa exam for the 2nd time. The first time that i took it, i was forced to and was not ready. The 2nd time, i almost had it but some subjects are still far from the passing grade. Being a cpa isnt even my ultimate dream, but i admit, i do wanna pass it in my lifetime. No idea if i will ever take the exam again, but your comment made me realize its not the end. I can always go back to it again
thank YOU for chasing your dream. there are people like me "behind" you, in terms of support and in terms of us chasing our own dreams, who are learning from your journey. im 5 months in so far and im learning a lot. cheers bruv! (20% gang 🤝)
This is a very well thought out, highly produced video. Finding this at at a time when we’ve come really far on our dreams and are reflecting back on the journey and how we’ve made it this far (from where we were a year ago). The dangling carrot as you mentioned, made me laugh… why is it we have to dangle it further and further away endlessly beating ourselves up about what we haven’t yet achieved? Haha anyhow. Curious to know how Rick Rubin’s book, the Creative Act, impacted you? I’ve read it twice cover to cover and continuously pick it up for great reminders. A major pivot was to stop creating for others, I think if you can grasp that truly, it completely changes the game, both for yourself and what you end up creating. Cheers!
12:05 my first video watching of you, and I have to say THANK YOU to you.. for inspiring me to show up for my arts. I’ve been battling that mindset for a while and I finally gave myself that challenge of uploading once a week, for a year. This video grave me hope 🙌🏾😌
I'm so glad! be kind to yourself, its easy to go down a rabbits trail and just tell yourself you need to be doing more more more, but just slow down and take one step at a time
This hit me so hard. Right words at the right time. Thank you so much for being so open and sharing this video. It takes a lot of courage to open up the way you did, and that courage made this video one of my favorites. 20% here
I experienced a similar path to finding independence and peace in mind, body, and soul. The difference was my "Come to Jesus Moment" didn't happen until I was 34. I began feeling better at the age of 35 when I started focusing on myself, my goals, made drastic lifestyle changes, and stopped caring about what others thought of my life choices. Things moved quite fast after this. Eight years passed before I realized it, and I suddenly found myself no longer needing my job. I had "f-you money". I stayed at my job for another year because I was in shock at what I achieved. I retired early at the age of 44 by leaving my job last year. I'm going to leave the US to live overseas and adventure while I'm fairly young.
The "looking forward and forgetting to look back and see your progress" resonates a lot. It feels so important to remind ourselves that, so thank you for sharing.
This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I found it incredibly motivating! Subscribed :) I'm considering posting more regularly on my RUclips channel about my music and field recording journey. This video has inspired me to delve more into the question of 'why' and to make sure that my North Star is based on a life I want to lead as opposed to how I want to be perceived. So, thank you!
20% - the Dream Team! To be honest, in 1 year from now i want to do what you are doing now, content wise. The mix of filmmaking and storytelling in a self-improvement, reflection type way is just the perfect middleground in my life right now. I always struggle with motivation or self-sabotage, be it procrastination or saying „i need this for that“, but still there is this voice and hope in me that just knows that it´s gonna work out. Sometimes it just does require a lot of hard work and i´ve never done that for myself - which is about to change. Thanks for your videos, your thoughts, your perspective, your voice - you matter and inspire so many out there to pursue their own dreams. Never stop creating and always trust the process! See you in 1 Year ⭐
20%! One year from now I want to have a great collection of videos to look back on. Your videos made me take a break on my career and pursue RUclips. I’m feeling inspired again and writing 5 scripts simultaneously. Thanks for all your hard work and openess! You’ve changed my life. Also bought a brick and that’s been giving me my time back to focus on IRL activities. ❤ Much respect and keep going! The world needs your voice. 🎉
Hey Andrew, thank you very much for sharing. I’m currently 23, building up a luxury accessory brand and currently ngl burned out af caused by a breakup. Nevermind, I usually don’t comment on videos but to see your way of doing the 365 days just gave me a reason to do so. You gave me mad inspiration to be better in a healthy way and it’s calming to see someone else beating the same battles. The point where you talked about appreciation helped me a lot to notice what I currently got. And to be fair it’s a dream what I’m living and I’m celebrating my birthday in italy next week :) I hope you do more of your great videos! I wish you the best, Best regards from Germany, Luke
Part of the 20% family! My dream is to make music i love and share it with others. Id like to start a channel showing the music making progress and document how far I come. This was very inspirational and I want to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us.
I am a part of the 20% who reached the end. I have some big dreams, but if I had to think within the context of a year I'd certainly want to be in a much more healthier state, both mentally AND physically. That mean finally putting in the good work to start losing some weight and body fat. I'd also like to start exploring my passions for real this time and not leaving them dry out as untouched ideas. That means signing up to drama/film clubs, getting a camera and starting to create some projects I and some friends have had in mind. Slowly picking up drawing again. Now, I am writing all this as the thoughts are coming out one after the other unfiltered, and I realise that this is a plentiful list. I have to concentrate on one, so I can in the future move on to the next. A new day has come, and I'm slowly getting there.
That confirmation, of 'it might not work', while at the time you were only a quarter in time-wise, definitely sounds like it changed your entire perspective. When we stop anticipating or trying to control the outcome, we can focus on the project, endeavor, or adventure at hand, which puts us more in the 'now' of things--the present. It's gloriously freeing, when we can manage it! Thanks for sharing your experience, and special thanks to Rhea for recommending, too! 🌊🤙💚✨️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the process of becoming who you are today. Your video made me think of a quote I have read that says 'imagine you live just for this exact moment in your life to happen' , referring to any small or big moments that happen in one's life. I think we all tend to look for what we do not have but I think maybe we should sometimes lose that control over our future and focus on these small everyday moments that we really life for.
20%! In a years time, I hope to be out of this creative rut I've been in and finally create the short film I've been developing over the last 5 years. Keep up the good work man! Love your videos!
i see Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act" so frequently on the net, this give me so much hope for everything, that book is really something else and i'm glad people is reading it, carrying it along the way, promoting it, living it. A big hug to everyone, folks, love you
since you are asking, in a year from now i want to at least have WRITTEN a whole album, and i don't think i'll manage to do this because i lack in a lot of abilities that i need to learn in my next days, weeks, months, so first of all there's an entire foundation that i need to build, but yeah, that's a "dream", you know, so OF COURSE i want to write a full LP, and that's my answer... but i'm projected to a 2025 in which i will at least say "i didn't do any of that, but damn, i'm actually building my foundation, if i want to OBTAIN anything i want now i can work on that, even if it will take even MORE time, but now i'm moving forward".
Mate I’m currently in a two week upload schedule and I feel like I’m def burning the candles at both ends, writing, presenting, acting, editing, lighting mostly by myself …..it’s a lot. This video resonated with me a lot brotha, it’s good to check yourself and remember how far you’ve come and what you’ve got and be in the now, because the fact is more….is more but it’s f&?kin exhausting chasing it. Anyway another Stella video as always 🤘🏻
I just want you to know that your 'go look at the sea' video moved me so much and I absolutely loved it so thank you for all your effort and hard work 🙏🏻
Keep going!! I’ve been watching some RUclipsrs since they started and over months and some of them years they blew up! Famous! Financially free! Yes it’s tiring but you got this remember why you started!
I often think about how little credit I gave myself after finishing college and I'm glad you talked about how it's hard to look back and be proud of what you've achived when nowadays we're constantly being told we should always keep looking forward and accomplishing more things. I feel less alone now that I know it's not something only I feel. Thank you ❤
This is incredible and so inspiring. RUclips has slowly won back my confidence with the internet’s potential as being an agent for positive change and it’s because of people like you bringing this type of realness. Thank you
This video hit me to the core. As a guy who started this same process 12 years ago, my entire life has changed. Went through these exact emotions and feelings the first few years. Through much failure and burnout, I recognized momentum goes up and down but taking one small step forward in aspiration of those dreams does something over time. Just celebrated 9 years as CEO at my company - gone from near homeless to homeowner - depressed and alone to incredible decade long relationships. Keep going. Keep at it. Even when you have bad days, or weeks... keep at it. It's incremental and dreams can be reality. Liked and subscribed to watch you keep at it.
20. 1 year from now I have quit my day job and transitioned fully to writing music while living simply and serenely, taking in the beauty of this earth and sharing with those who are supposed to be part of the journey. ✨
“There’s no dream fulfilled that will prescribe a greater identity” that is so powerful. I think I have been slowly learning that. I’m working on trying to live my dreams as a daily practice instead of just a destination💓
20% fam! I admire your honesty, rawness and well, the way you put it all into your videos is true craftsmanship! I'm currently in the middle of a burnout from the last few years. Trying to make sense of life. What has been circling around my brain a lot is trying to stick to a deadline of 1 year and fearlessly work on a passion project by faith.
My dream is to continue growing as an online movement therapist, moving to Canada to settle down and enjoying a simple life with friends, loving by the ocean, going to farmer’s markets and café’s and just enjoying the simplicity of life.
I’m part of the 20% family! In one year I want to have 1 year of discipline and consistency showing up for my self and dreams, making youtube videos is one, I love your content, it’s so inspiring and it just makes me want to do it more❤
The algorithm worked - I’ve just stumbled across your video in my home page. First time seeing you and just loved this message. 20% here. The dream is the process, not the outcome. Hope you keep going w ur YT film making.
So glad this video was on my homepage this afternoon. The cinematography and shots alone are vibrant and stunning. You capture the entire ambiance and a beautiful spectrum of being human. Of course, this doesn't even touch on the subject matter. Thank you for this. Can't wait for the next one.
My dream too is to become a RUclips vlogger. Yesterday was my 34th birthday and I decided I’m going all in on trying to make the best videos I can, improving with each I post. Thank you for all inspiration. Your videos truly have given me hope. When I post a video, I’ll come back and link my new channel here. To continued success, cheers!
Ive been dreaming of starting a RUclips channel for years. I built a studio. Bought all the lighting, the camera, the lenses. How many uploads do I have? Zero. I think sometimes to trust the process and let in come naturally, and you need to figure out your exact niche, and your exact marketing. There's some truth in that but the true reason I haven't started, is that I am afraid. Afraid of failure, afraid of success, afraid of peoples thoughts and comments. Afraid to put myself out there. Thank you for the beautiful cinematography, the good script, and the honest up close looking to camera, and speaking your heart. My one year goal is to post my first video and then 7 more after that for a total of eight in the coming 367 days. Be a boss you'd want to work for (I gave myself off a few months for hobbies and travel :). Thanks you Andrew.
Do it, and I will, too. Your post is my post. I have my whole set up ready to go. I started last year "setting up." This time, I gave myself a launch date. I am added pressure to make myself feel like a schlub if I don't follow through. The most talented people fail to launch! Let's get it!!! 🎉🎉🎉
9:00 aka instead of chasing after success dependent on others' approval that you can't control, you instead view it as an opportunity to continue doing something because you CHOOSE to do it. In other words, you have moved from doing something as the means to an end, to doing something out of pure choice, disconnected from the consequences. There's power and freedom in that.
I have to say that the message you shared early on in the video really hit home for me. The struggle of having immense willpower to push through, even at the cost of your own health (like burnout), is something I deeply relate to. I see so much of myself in what you described, and I’m genuinely happy for you that you've made it to a point where your income supports your passion, allowing you to keep growing and possibly take things to the next level. John Mayer once said in an interview that it’s important to have clear goals so you can actually see when you've achieved them. I think that’s a great message for you as well. I’m following you, man-keep going strong!"
„Not“-goals are usually unhelpful goals. Imagine you do not care about what others think about your music, what would you do if you would have reached that goal?
Hoping the 20% family will grow bigger. I want to do what makes me happy rather than waiting until i feel like I’m able to and end up doing nothing. I want to look back and see everything i have to show. Great or not i want there to be something from me to be happy about and see progress among those things art, graphic design, videos or just in myself. ✌️&💖
Thank you so much! As a professional creative in advertising for over 10years now I know all these feelings of „not good enough“ but also in life as general. I think as a creative person you always judge other stuff and want to make it better.. find the “not so perfect” things easier than things you enjoy! It’s hard! But it might work
investing in yourself is the most valuable thing you can do. Discipline is often misunderstood, but reading Bruce Thornwood's "Unveiling Your Hidden Potential" gave me the tools to build it and distinguish my mindset from others.
Your vulnerability makes me vulnerable with you (I'm crying). Your journey inspired me to start my own, but it was not just one more motivational video. The shift you mentioned about dreaming a dream where you are the only one responsible for was incredible. The realization that things might not work if they are not completely up to me sets me free in a way. Thank you for the actual help. I'm one of the 20% from now on!
20% Family in the building! I started doing tech reviews this year with zero expectations. So far I have received 5 products from companies. It's such a blessing because my channel is so small and I still have so much to learn. I am so thankful. I really just enjoy watching and making content. So anything extra is unexpected icing on a really good cake lol! Also Man I love how chill and humble you are. God Bless brother
20% here! This was an eye opener. I have too many hobbies and get overwhelmed on what to hone in on when it comes to content creation. That combined with the fear of having a murky identity ultimately made me inactive. The year is coming to its closing, and I wish I would have conquered those fears in hindsight. I don’t have a lot to show for the past 10 months, but the next best time to start is tomorrow!
Your dreams truly resonated with mine. It feels a bit surreal hearing someone voice the thoughts I've constantly had myself. I've always been part of the 20%. More power to your channel and hope to see you on the other side of the grind.
I’m proud of you! You did what you set out to do which is not as easy as it sounds! This video appears at the perfect time for me because I am doing my 5 year projection / vision board and thinking about it so much differently than I have before. Cheers to the 20% I’m happy to be part of your movement forward!
20%. loved every part of this video. in some ways our dreams overlap a lot, and it’s helpful to see success as proof it’s possible. I hope to exercise the same discipline as you while shifting my dream to depend purely on my ability to execute on my genuine desires
I cannot describe how much of a breath of fresh air it is to see your realistic approach to this. My whole life got uprooted at the start of this year and most of this year has just been me trying to find direction and wondering how to get back up again. I'm now at the point where I'm starting to actually understand and accept that it really is just about taking steps. Running and sprinting is just gonna wear you out and make you feel so small, whereas consistently walking at a pace you can keep up for a long time will take you so much further, plus you can enjoy the scenery more :) I'm still very much at the start of my journey but for once I can feel my appreciation for the journey over the end goal, and its made me realize that maybe that's the point after all ❤
I have grown so tired of those motivational videos where it’s just men yelling at me to get up at five am. It’s videos like yours that are actually motivating and I just want to say thank you for creating a video that I couldn’t stop watching.
Wow this is such a kind comment. I feel you. I feel like I love motivating people to pursue their dreams, but I also realize that life has a lot of ups and downs for everyone and sometimes it’s not as easy as “just doing it”
Thanks for sharing your thoughts:)
*whispers* get up at 5 am ! Better? :)
Nah 3am 😅@@Richard_Buurstra
Yes exactly what I think ❤❤!
YESSSSSSSS
Surprisingly, hearing “it might not work” was probably the most motivational thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Kinda makes it feel like “so what’s there to lose?”
Right - that’s how I felt , was like a, mine as well go for it
ooh i really like how you verbalized the sentiment! i was also motivated by this.
@@evelyncloud5646 glad to hear that! Also, you just gained one subscriber 🤠
you might as well try, why waste your life being consumed by your fears? Even if you do fail, you can rest easy knowing that you gave it a shot
I might not be able to control if anything I write is well received, but I can write to my own satisfaction. I can hone my ability to communicate in a way that I find beautiful and inspiring and brings me to tears…and that is enough.
this sounds like a very long way of saying "its not the destination, it's not the journey either, it's who you become on the way".
It's a little more than that. I think it also touches on "what does perseverance mean?" and what kind of mindset will successfully get you through those dark times where you don't see progress and you start questioning if you are really spending your time wisely.
@@tubeuser2222I like this take
The calmer talk after all the cinematic shots was actually my favorite part. Thank you for inspiring me
Glad you enjoyed it!
Damn. It’s like he’s articulating the tough to reach spots in my brain. I have to go for this. There’s no option.
There’s a saying I remember: people often overestimate what they can achieve in a year but underestimate what they can accomplish in five. So excited to see where you’ll be in five years-congratulations on this amazing milestone!
"It might not work" - has 2 meanings: 1. prepare to be disappointed so that you can give up, or, 2. prepare to keep going till it works
You have no idea how encouraging this is...thanks so much for sharing this
Man I had to write this down on my whiteboard it’s just that good wow
Thankyou xd
this actually brought tears ..
or 3) it might not work but you'll learn along the way and grow; you can also take what you learned and pivot to something that might....
This popped up into my algorithm and I am happy it did. I wanted to just be financially stable enough by the end of next year to finally be able to live my life. I am a simple man. I will be 32 in October, I am a creative and a massage therapist to pay the bills. I haven't had the inspirations to draw or create anything in about a decade. I have ADHD and have been doing a lot of work on myself this past month to understand my downfalls and financial instability has caused havoc in m life. I am going to start creating a finalized art piece of some sort weekly and if I am lucky twice to three times as I pick up momentum. Thank you and god speed Andrew.
Great goal - rooting for you!
I hope you stay consistent rooting fy
Do it! Two hours of doom scrolling or watching TV less every week and do this instead. You can do it. We can all do it. It is worth the struggle.
I wanted to share something quick - the first sentence "a year has come and a year has gone" was something I really leaned into. I feel like the idea of chasing our dreams usually is dependent on if people enjoy whatever it is we do - we usually give them the power to define if we were successful
- for me , it was do this thing for one year - one year just go for it all out - and I really encourage you, no matter what just go for that thing for one year
"a year has come and a year has gone" It just trigged my brain
I just found your channel and subscribed because of this video. I wish you the very best for the next year as you continue your journey. I’m kind of in the same place you were a year ago, about 3-4 months ago I finally made the decision to post consistently and try my best to bring value with my photography channel. Still have so much to learn but I’m not giving up. I look forward in checking out more of your videos and seeing what you post in the future.🤙👊
@@MihaiiPop good luck mate
Amigo, i have been watching your videos for 8 weeks! 8 weeks ago I decided I was taking my kids out of School in UK, moving us all to Cyprus and starting a RUclips channel.
8 weeks later we have done that and with no experience & 11 videos have grown to nearly 500 subs and 400 watch hours.
Not sure where the future takes us, but you have been part of that journey without even knowing it!
Thank you!
@@digitalaura6174 Sorry for the late reply but I just got the notification from RUclips. I really appreciate it! Thank you so much!!🤙
New 20% here. I have the exact same realization as you. This video should win an award. Not just in the message but also the cinematic aspect.
20%!
I just quit my job last week, and I'm filled with excitement and fear as I fully commit to my dream. Here's to success for all of us. In one year I hope to be in a much different place, and I'm working toward it passionately every day.
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Remind me in 2025
Good luck man! I did the same 4 years ago and never looked back :D
I also quit my job a few weeks ago in order to follow my dreams, I felt I was doing something super crazy 😂 Anyways, I'm sure I took the right decision
Same here!
What are your dreams? Mine is my RUclips channel teaching Cantonese
My dream is to be aware of the fact that I can be in peace with myself no matter the circumstances surrounding me.
Ok boomer
Beautiful, well said. What actions are you taking towards that dream?
Yes! Beautiful dream ❤
This man's videography and editing skills are truly unmatched, truly captivating. What a work of art!
Wow thank you 🖤🖤
@@AndrewPaul1 You have a great eye for videography, it really shines through. And while it's true that "it may not work" you're also the person responsible for making it work. Keep pushing man!
Right? Thought I was clicking on a RUclips video, turns out it's a beautiful short film.
5:16 - “There’s no dream fulfilled that will prescribe a greater identity” This is it. Especially as creatives who often enter the realm of being misunderstood when they create things, and often fight with conflating their worth/value with their skillset and gifts and dreams achieved/realized- this is it. No goal, dream, amount of success (however you define it), or piece of art will tell you who you are. It will reflect you and carry your DNA, but it won’t give you identity.
So good!
my guess is that for many of us, our skills and talents formed our identity in our early years. consistently receiving praise & validation created a sense of security that slipped from beneath us once we entered adulthood.
perhaps the key is to first turn inward to discover the cause of our misplaced self-worth and dedicate ourselves to restoring that. only then can we create freely and find satisfaction. if you think about it, that's why we created as children in the first place. return home to yourself and your life becomes your dream.
@@genilace So very true! Great advice! May we all realize this.
Thank you! I told myself I will upload weekly on RUclips from now until the end of next year in order to fulfill my dreams of becoming a content creator, I’m continuing to push through even though it seems like I’m not getting any traction I know through consistency and improving my editing and content I will get noticed! I want everyone to see the beauty of life and the world, I will finally be going on my solo trip around the world and documenting all of it!
this sounds like a great idea:D
Id watch! My type of content
I love how real you are. For years I didn’t chase any of my dreams because they mainly regarded art and music, and I was raised with the acknowledgement that I wouldn’t really make a living out of it. So yeah, “it might not work”, but now I am making music anyway, painting almost everyday, and I don’t even care if people notice my art or not. It’s just so beautiful to be able to create free of that capitalistic thought that it is not worth it if it doesn’t bring me any money. It might not work, and still make you happy nonetheless. So thank you for such a real video ❤
20% fam really showing up in the comments.
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one year from now i wanna be a fashion designer
20% family! Keep after your dream Andrew, I'm super glad I found your channel!
Means a lot coming from you! Appreciate that.
The inferiority complex to superiority complex to inferiority complex pipeline really be like that.
Also, "focus on the inputs and the outputs take care of themselves" is a great revelation to have. Banger video, cinematography going crazy
its crazy I just reached 100k subscribers.. guessed it worked out :O, so crazy.
finding this video as u coment us actually insane, much love
I saved this video two weeks ago, and I just finished watching it right now. It was the right moment. Thank you, man. It is really inspiring.
watching this todayyy
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Found the video today and it's the perfect timing. 🩷✨
I've begun to really let myself dream again for the first time in 35 years. Just months later, it's been so transformative. Thank you for making this video
I am 19 years old and trying to chase my dreams and I never felt so understood. This video is so well made and everything I wanted to do but you made it even better than I could imagine. You showed me how much I need to improve to achieve my dreams. But we all will get there someday
Never back down
Hey I’m 19 too! What’s your dream you’re working towards? Be specific pls❤
@@annahomola19 year old gang here - I’m 19 too. When I was around 15 my dream was to become a professional cook and to travel the world. I have been working in restaurants since then, and slowly each year I got closer to achieving my dream, and now I am doing it! At first the goal was just to get a job cooking, which I got when I was 16 - I sucked, like was actually terrible at cooking, but slowly I got better and learned how restaurants worked. Looking back to those times, I was so naive about the restaurant work, but I fell in love with it so much, I didn’t care that I spent 2 hours scrubbing potatoes everyday, or that I got absolutely bitched out for being stupid, I was just so lucky that I was able to cook. After that, I wanted to get better, and go to a “real restaurant”. My goal was to really learn how to throw down on a station on the hot line. After a year, I certainly picked up the basics, and could run a station. After that I wanted to hone my skills, so I interned at the best restaurant in my city and eventually got a job there. The thinking was that if I wanted to use my cooking skills to travel the world, I needed to be fucking good, and truly useful in a kitchen. That kitchen (the best one in the city kitchen) was difficult and stressful, but I really learned how to keep track of my shit. I would start at 10 am every morning, and be out at 10-12 at night. It was not sustainable, but I think it’s when I really dove into the world of restaurants and felt I was good enough to move out of the city. Now I am typing this from piedmont Italy, where I am interning at a Michelin restaurant. I am rooming with a Bangladeshi dishwasher and a server from Brazil. I have friends in Milan, Munich, Sweden, and taiwan. After Italy I will go back to america for a bit, and then I will go work in Taiwan for my friend at his small fine dining restaurant. Everyday I work to get better and to focus and give my all, but really it’s crazy to think that I’m living the dream. I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m so so so lucky, and it really feels like I’m doing is what I’m meant to be doing. Just by saying yes to opportunities, listening to me gut (personally I think it’s God, but yk), and working hard I’ve gotten here. I’m going to be honest, learning to work hard for the most difficult thing for me. I know it sounds crazy, but to really show up everyday, and mindfully do your job with full focus and the best you can, when you can just as easily half ass it, is a difficult things to do, but it is so so so important. Also just not quitting is so huge. There are so many days, when I’m just like “what the fuck am I doing here?” I’m in the middle of fucking nowhere working for a Michelin restaurant for free, 12 hours a day, when I could be traveling around Italy having the best food and drink of my life. But at the same time, the meditative work, beautiful scenery, and time to think is unlike anything else I’ve experienced, and I really think it’s helping me grow as a person.
So yeah, that’s being specific for you lol, hope you enjoy. I’d love to hear about your experience as well!
Hey, just wanted to say the exact same thing as @annahomola
@@annahomola I want to be a designer, I loved art since I am a kid and it’s the only thing that ever worked for me. I try to get into art school which is a lot of effort in germany. After art school I want to make designs for small music artist, like album covers, their merch and film/ cut there mv or vlogs. And maybe someday make my own clothes
20% fam!
I'm a returning student and I'm in my mid-late 20s. I know this pursuit isn't going to be easy and I'll lose a lot of people along the way, but I'm looking forward to what's coming. I know it's not the end for me. I'm only praying that the projectile of my life, my career, and my health, go up, and for the person reading my yappy post.
This is the year I'm quitting the self-blame for what happened to my life so far and taking all necessary action to redeem myself.
I'm in the exact same position as you! Feel like I've had a lot of failures up until now, both controllable and uncontrollable, but right now I'm in a position where I can focus on my studies and I'm feeling hopeful about the future.
Hang in there brother! Life's going to get better :)
4 years ago i took that leap of faith and returned as a student after 4 years of graduating. all of my peers have completed their studies while i was about to start. it’s very intimidating and my classmates are way younger than me so i don’t have someone who understand my situation but they’re supportive and that keep me going to finish my study. i’ve finished my study now in my late 20s and it’s still scary cuz it’s really hard to get a job. honestly, idk what’s the next step but pls pray for me so i can get a job to sustain myself. i never regretted the decision to study again as i know i worked hard to finish it and gained some knowledge that i am grateful for. good luck to you and enjoy your student life 🙌🏻✨
Same here, I'm 25 and finally want to take full ownership of where my my life goes. No more excuses!
Nice cinematics. Nice editing. Nice script. Nice clips. Nice colour correction. Bravo, you're really good at this. I actually envy this video editing skills. And congrats on the amazing idea that you implemented and showed here, about these last 365 days.
I love your down-to-earth, grounded perspective. Everyone says, "chase your dreams," but very few have the guts or level-headedness to say that it may not work out. Which is exactly why we should fulfill the dreams that will bring us joy foremost, in spite of the reception. As you said, doing something solely for another's sake is going to burn us out. Thank you for sharing, Andrew.
Mad respect for this homie. The vulnerability is commendable, as is the extremely meticulous execution displayed here. My fav thing about the cinematography?? The chaotic motion blur, the natural low light of the walking night scenes, where you could’ve easily done hyper-saturation of the blues to force feed the color grading on the viewers. This is legit quality cinematography got the purpose of storytelling. Also love the use of absolutely ZERO over-the-top camera/editing tricks, which is getting out of hand amongst gawx bots (to each his own though 🤷🏽♂️).
Keep pushing fam. Subbed.
I just came across this video and I kept waiting for you to say something that I was going to scoff at so I could click away. And then you didn't.
I've never heard someone describe how I've felt over the past months so accurately. Chasing a "dream", questioning your motivations/who you're doing it for, realizing you're dependent on other people's view of your dream, fighting to stick to your commitment anyways, trying to make your dream something you control, realizing at the end that you still are unsatisfied/empty and wanting to chase a new dream, and finally learning to be proud of yourself for having at least tried.
I get frustrated sometimes that people don't understand why it's so hard to make a decision, or to commit to something big, or to just try. You helped me not feel alone in that. Thank you so much for that.
Of course. Thank you for sharing. Means a lot
I feel like you put into words exactly what the authentic experience of being an artist is. That feeling and mental space of internally struggling and to work through potential limitations/self-doubt in order to create and to grow. It’s validating and makes me feel seen, so thank you. Bc you asked at the end, my dream is to create art (paintings/drawings) that I am proud of, that inspires or connects with people in some way, and that I can make a living from!
Same here, I haven't created in over 2 years. I need to start
a year from now, I'll be traveling the world.
letting life take me on the craziest most random experiences any place and culture can provide.
living different lifestyles. with alternating jobs, beautiful human interaction, and perceptions of reality.
thanks for the video legend!
why a year from now ?
@crimmomate
I've already started, but now im back in my country trying to understand how i can do it financially.
Im worried about the future. when im older. im now 25 and can keep this going without a true profession for a couple of years, but in my 30's- 40's i might face a problem.
i really want to just go for it and think less of the future but its fucking scary hahaha and maybe not as smart
@@tomertommy sound like you are preparing yourself not for an actually hard achievable meaningful future but just fck it all, do some stupid thrilling shit that doesnt really matter and not even hard but you think thats the right path... You will find yourself empty pretty quick if you think it through. Not a hate but hey, find out for yourself.
@@CyberstrandedA meaningful future is what you want it to be and make it to be, maybe a thrilling adventure will be the thing that gives him the most purpose and will be the most meaningful thing he will ever do. You are only young for a limited time in your life and you should enjoy it and live for the you there is now and not always think about what the future you will benefit from, or at least that’s just my opinion :)
@@Cyberstranded Why does the future have to be difficult and meaningful? Some people have to explore the world, have crazy adventures, then settle down to live a peaceful life. Not everyone has to live the same way, sheep society...
I needed to hear this. I recently risked something that didn’t end up working out, right now. So now I’m chasing other things, which might still not work out. But I have a choice every day on whether to pursue or not to pursue - which is the part I can control. And no matter what happens at the end, going on that journey is and will continue to be significantly greater than doing nothing at all. And that, I think is where beauty lies.
This video showed up out of nowhere and I’m so grateful it did! I love making videos and sometimes I get taken back by lack of views and interactions which is truly sad because when I make videos I simply make it cuz I genuinely enjoy it. I loved that part where mentioned about how we are trapped caring of other’s perspective of us when in reality we should do our best and be grateful for what we have in this moment.
Andrew, I started watching your videos only a couple days ago because I'm going through a period where I'm trying to create new routines, to just get back to living life after a depressive phase. I have the down times but it is the first time in such a long while, maybe years, that I'm actually trying to make it stick. The part where you talked about your dad, and how he said you might not make it with regard to your dreams is just so real. I am quite sick of everyone saying that once you do what you have to, you'll make it no matter what. That's not always the reality of life and once I realized it, that's what made me feel worse over time. That I might just not make it, and I couldn't come to terms with it. This is me trying to work hard and accept the reality of life and focus on the now. Thank you for your videos. Keep up the good work!
Every shot is a banger. Some hard work went into this one
20%! The colors and composition in your videos are so fantastic and fresh! One year from now I hope to still be working with my hands and creating. I worked in office administration for more than 10 years. In that time I went to school for a bachelors and a masters degree. Since I was a child I loved to sew but had stopped exploring with fiber and material for many years. In 2022 I left my admin job and was burnt out. I had made so many life decisions based on wanting people to think that I was strong, confident, very responsible and professional, but I lost the child within. Over the last year and nine months I’ve come back to myself, praise God. My inner child has come out of hiding and I’ve explored so much in fiber art. I also finally let myself say that it’s ok if I don’t want to turn my creative passions into a business, it doesn’t make it any less valuable to me. On Monday I start a full time sewing job where I’ll be sewing outdoor gear for a company who makes all their gear right here in the US. I’m so excited that I finally get to use the sewing skills that I started to develop at age 12 for work now, and I love that I just get to keep stitching miniatures and creating art as a hobby. That is such a gift to me. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Andrew!
Do video and i will edit for you😊
He mastered video editing
Reading your comment made me feel happy for you. It is so nice to see so many like-minded people in one place. By that I mean this comment section.
I have been telling people around me about how we all need to have something to strive towards and people are giving me weird looks because of it. Luckily, I did manage to get two people to join. It isn't for nothing. Being seen as a weirdo is not so bad if you change the minds of just a few other people. Just because the majority of people don't understand the importance of working on your dreams, does not make you an idiot because you are among the few who do.
I plan on starting a club in the next few years. Now I am working on two dreams. One is almost done. When it is over I will start working on another one so the number of projects will stay at two. And in few years I am starting a club. If people just knew how nice it feels to daydream when you know that your dream will really come true one day, everyone would be doing it...
I rather fight for my dreams knowing I did the best possible than regret my whole life for never trying. Thanks for sharing, the reality of “might not work” is real and we have to consider and work on it.
I hope everyone here gets what they want in life ✨
Saying to look back at what you have achieved instead of looking only forwards was something I haven't heard before, thanks.
Super refreshing perspective, I love it! Well done mate, you’re doing amazing.
P.s. My dream in 1 years time is to move away from corporate video and become a Cinematographer in film.
Also, "it might not work" is not forever. If it's not working today, it doesn't mean that it won't work tomorrow. A lot of successful people are the result of YEARS of trying. If you read this and you have a dream, go for it, you might not reach it tomorrow, but you can reach it eventually.
I didnt pass my cpa exam for the 2nd time. The first time that i took it, i was forced to and was not ready. The 2nd time, i almost had it but some subjects are still far from the passing grade. Being a cpa isnt even my ultimate dream, but i admit, i do wanna pass it in my lifetime. No idea if i will ever take the exam again, but your comment made me realize its not the end. I can always go back to it again
thank YOU for chasing your dream. there are people like me "behind" you, in terms of support and in terms of us chasing our own dreams, who are learning from your journey. im 5 months in so far and im learning a lot. cheers bruv!
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great video. its really well done
This is a very well thought out, highly produced video. Finding this at at a time when we’ve come really far on our dreams and are reflecting back on the journey and how we’ve made it this far (from where we were a year ago). The dangling carrot as you mentioned, made me laugh… why is it we have to dangle it further and further away endlessly beating ourselves up about what we haven’t yet achieved? Haha anyhow. Curious to know how Rick Rubin’s book, the Creative Act, impacted you? I’ve read it twice cover to cover and continuously pick it up for great reminders. A major pivot was to stop creating for others, I think if you can grasp that truly, it completely changes the game, both for yourself and what you end up creating. Cheers!
12:05 my first video watching of you, and I have to say THANK YOU to you.. for inspiring me to show up for my arts. I’ve been battling that mindset for a while and I finally gave myself that challenge of uploading once a week, for a year. This video grave me hope 🙌🏾😌
I'm so glad! be kind to yourself, its easy to go down a rabbits trail and just tell yourself you need to be doing more more more, but just slow down and take one step at a time
This hit me so hard. Right words at the right time. Thank you so much for being so open and sharing this video. It takes a lot of courage to open up the way you did, and that courage made this video one of my favorites. 20% here
I experienced a similar path to finding independence and peace in mind, body, and soul. The difference was my "Come to Jesus Moment" didn't happen until I was 34. I began feeling better at the age of 35 when I started focusing on myself, my goals, made drastic lifestyle changes, and stopped caring about what others thought of my life choices. Things moved quite fast after this. Eight years passed before I realized it, and I suddenly found myself no longer needing my job. I had "f-you money". I stayed at my job for another year because I was in shock at what I achieved. I retired early at the age of 44 by leaving my job last year. I'm going to leave the US to live overseas and adventure while I'm fairly young.
The "looking forward and forgetting to look back and see your progress" resonates a lot. It feels so important to remind ourselves that, so thank you for sharing.
This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I found it incredibly motivating! Subscribed :) I'm considering posting more regularly on my RUclips channel about my music and field recording journey. This video has inspired me to delve more into the question of 'why' and to make sure that my North Star is based on a life I want to lead as opposed to how I want to be perceived. So, thank you!
20% - the Dream Team! To be honest, in 1 year from now i want to do what you are doing now, content wise. The mix of filmmaking and storytelling in a self-improvement, reflection type way is just the perfect middleground in my life right now. I always struggle with motivation or self-sabotage, be it procrastination or saying „i need this for that“, but still there is this voice and hope in me that just knows that it´s gonna work out. Sometimes it just does require a lot of hard work and i´ve never done that for myself - which is about to change.
Thanks for your videos, your thoughts, your perspective, your voice - you matter and inspire so many out there to pursue their own dreams.
Never stop creating and always trust the process!
See you in 1 Year
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I can't believe you shared this deep, meaningful, and vulnerable in just 13 min, the impact is timeless.
20%! One year from now I want to have a great collection of videos to look back on. Your videos made me take a break on my career and pursue RUclips. I’m feeling inspired again and writing 5 scripts simultaneously. Thanks for all your hard work and openess! You’ve changed my life. Also bought a brick and that’s been giving me my time back to focus on IRL activities. ❤ Much respect and keep going! The world needs your voice. 🎉
brick has literally changed the game.
@@AndrewPaul1 It’s awesome it helped you but there’s one inside of each and every one.
Hey Andrew, thank you very much for sharing. I’m currently 23, building up a luxury accessory brand and currently ngl burned out af caused by a breakup. Nevermind, I usually don’t comment on videos but to see your way of doing the 365 days just gave me a reason to do so. You gave me mad inspiration to be better in a healthy way and it’s calming to see someone else beating the same battles. The point where you talked about appreciation helped me a lot to notice what I currently got. And to be fair it’s a dream what I’m living and I’m celebrating my birthday in italy next week :) I hope you do more of your great videos! I wish you the best, Best regards from Germany, Luke
I found this video very inspring - thanks for humanizing the struggle of being a creative and attempting to find your inner creative voice.
There’s a reason we’re in the 20%! You’re doing amazing things.
Part of the 20% family! My dream is to make music i love and share it with others. Id like to start a channel showing the music making progress and document how far I come. This was very inspirational and I want to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us.
Subscribing for when you post your first video 🫶🏾
I am a part of the 20% who reached the end. I have some big dreams, but if I had to think within the context of a year I'd certainly want to be in a much more healthier state, both mentally AND physically. That mean finally putting in the good work to start losing some weight and body fat. I'd also like to start exploring my passions for real this time and not leaving them dry out as untouched ideas. That means signing up to drama/film clubs, getting a camera and starting to create some projects I and some friends have had in mind. Slowly picking up drawing again. Now, I am writing all this as the thoughts are coming out one after the other unfiltered, and I realise that this is a plentiful list. I have to concentrate on one, so I can in the future move on to the next. A new day has come, and I'm slowly getting there.
That confirmation, of 'it might not work', while at the time you were only a quarter in time-wise, definitely sounds like it changed your entire perspective. When we stop anticipating or trying to control the outcome, we can focus on the project, endeavor, or adventure at hand, which puts us more in the 'now' of things--the present. It's gloriously freeing, when we can manage it! Thanks for sharing your experience, and special thanks to Rhea for recommending, too!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the process of becoming who you are today. Your video made me think of a quote I have read that says 'imagine you live just for this exact moment in your life to happen' , referring to any small or big moments that happen in one's life. I think we all tend to look for what we do not have but I think maybe we should sometimes lose that control over our future and focus on these small everyday moments that we really life for.
20%! In a years time, I hope to be out of this creative rut I've been in and finally create the short film I've been developing over the last 5 years. Keep up the good work man! Love your videos!
This is so cool to hear
I am always in that 20% of people who watch your videos to the end.
Good luck ♥️✨️
i see Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act" so frequently on the net, this give me so much hope for everything, that book is really something else and i'm glad people is reading it, carrying it along the way, promoting it, living it. A big hug to everyone, folks, love you
since you are asking, in a year from now i want to at least have WRITTEN a whole album, and i don't think i'll manage to do this because i lack in a lot of abilities that i need to learn in my next days, weeks, months, so first of all there's an entire foundation that i need to build, but yeah, that's a "dream", you know, so OF COURSE i want to write a full LP, and that's my answer... but i'm projected to a 2025 in which i will at least say "i didn't do any of that, but damn, i'm actually building my foundation, if i want to OBTAIN anything i want now i can work on that, even if it will take even MORE time, but now i'm moving forward".
Mate I’m currently in a two week upload schedule and I feel like I’m def burning the candles at both ends, writing, presenting, acting, editing, lighting mostly by myself …..it’s a lot. This video resonated with me a lot brotha, it’s good to check yourself and remember how far you’ve come and what you’ve got and be in the now, because the fact is more….is more but it’s f&?kin exhausting chasing it. Anyway another Stella video as always 🤘🏻
I just want you to know that your 'go look at the sea' video moved me so much and I absolutely loved it so thank you for all your effort and hard work 🙏🏻
@@MindofAmna cheers mate! That video was hard work to put together, so I very much Appreciate the love! 🤘🏻
Keep going!! I’ve been watching some RUclipsrs since they started and over months and some of them years they blew up! Famous! Financially free! Yes it’s tiring but you got this remember why you started!
I often think about how little credit I gave myself after finishing college and I'm glad you talked about how it's hard to look back and be proud of what you've achived when nowadays we're constantly being told we should always keep looking forward and accomplishing more things. I feel less alone now that I know it's not something only I feel. Thank you ❤
This is incredible and so inspiring. RUclips has slowly won back my confidence with the internet’s potential as being an agent for positive change and it’s because of people like you bringing this type of realness. Thank you
This video hit me to the core. As a guy who started this same process 12 years ago, my entire life has changed. Went through these exact emotions and feelings the first few years. Through much failure and burnout, I recognized momentum goes up and down but taking one small step forward in aspiration of those dreams does something over time. Just celebrated 9 years as CEO at my company - gone from near homeless to homeowner - depressed and alone to incredible decade long relationships. Keep going. Keep at it. Even when you have bad days, or weeks... keep at it. It's incremental and dreams can be reality. Liked and subscribed to watch you keep at it.
Thank you for that comment. I really felt that!
As someone who has had 3 back to back burnouts from trying to make it.
I thank god that people like you exists and making those kind of videos!
20. 1 year from now I have quit my day job and transitioned fully to writing music while living simply and serenely, taking in the beauty of this earth and sharing with those who are supposed to be part of the journey. ✨
“There’s no dream fulfilled that will prescribe a greater identity” that is so powerful. I think I have been slowly learning that. I’m working on trying to live my dreams as a daily practice instead of just a destination💓
20% fam!
I admire your honesty, rawness and well, the way you put it all into your videos is true craftsmanship!
I'm currently in the middle of a burnout from the last few years. Trying to make sense of life.
What has been circling around my brain a lot is trying to stick to a deadline of 1 year and fearlessly work on a passion project by faith.
I’m been going at it for I think 2 years now and I can’t let my potential go to waste, gotta love the journey
Hey. Im here to ask if you re still up to chasing your goals. Please say so, please🙏🙏
Yessirr ofc bro! I’m omw to film rn haha lol
@@tonematics Nice. Thats how you do it man. And my goal right now should be going to bed. Cya
Much love brotha
My dream is to continue growing as an online movement therapist, moving to Canada to settle down and enjoying a simple life with friends, loving by the ocean, going to farmer’s markets and café’s and just enjoying the simplicity of life.
I’m part of the 20% family! In one year I want to have 1 year of discipline and consistency showing up for my self and dreams, making youtube videos is one, I love your content, it’s so inspiring and it just makes me want to do it more❤
The algorithm worked - I’ve just stumbled across your video in my home page. First time seeing you and just loved this message. 20% here. The dream is the process, not the outcome. Hope you keep going w ur YT film making.
So glad this video was on my homepage this afternoon. The cinematography and shots alone are vibrant and stunning. You capture the entire ambiance and a beautiful spectrum of being human. Of course, this doesn't even touch on the subject matter. Thank you for this. Can't wait for the next one.
My dream too is to become a RUclips vlogger. Yesterday was my 34th birthday and I decided I’m going all in on trying to make the best videos I can, improving with each I post. Thank you for all inspiration. Your videos truly have given me hope. When I post a video, I’ll come back and link my new channel here. To continued success, cheers!
yess! lets make this dream a reality, I love that.
Let’s goooo!
LETSSSS GOOOO WAITING FOR YOUR CONTENT
DEW IT!
Good luck, sending you good vibes
Ive been dreaming of starting a RUclips channel for years. I built a studio. Bought all the lighting, the camera, the lenses. How many uploads do I have? Zero. I think sometimes to trust the process and let in come naturally, and you need to figure out your exact niche, and your exact marketing. There's some truth in that but the true reason I haven't started, is that I am afraid. Afraid of failure, afraid of success, afraid of peoples thoughts and comments. Afraid to put myself out there. Thank you for the beautiful cinematography, the good script, and the honest up close looking to camera, and speaking your heart. My one year goal is to post my first video and then 7 more after that for a total of eight in the coming 367 days. Be a boss you'd want to work for (I gave myself off a few months for hobbies and travel :).
Thanks you Andrew.
Do it, and I will, too. Your post is my post. I have my whole set up ready to go. I started last year "setting up." This time, I gave myself a launch date. I am added pressure to make myself feel like a schlub if I don't follow through. The most talented people fail to launch! Let's get it!!! 🎉🎉🎉
8:33 that’s so real and deep! Great video again!
This part just fucking changed my life !
9:00 aka instead of chasing after success dependent on others' approval that you can't control, you instead view it as an opportunity to continue doing something because you CHOOSE to do it. In other words, you have moved from doing something as the means to an end, to doing something out of pure choice, disconnected from the consequences. There's power and freedom in that.
I have to say that the message you shared early on in the video really hit home for me. The struggle of having immense willpower to push through, even at the cost of your own health (like burnout), is something I deeply relate to. I see so much of myself in what you described, and I’m genuinely happy for you that you've made it to a point where your income supports your passion, allowing you to keep growing and possibly take things to the next level.
John Mayer once said in an interview that it’s important to have clear goals so you can actually see when you've achieved them. I think that’s a great message for you as well. I’m following you, man-keep going strong!"
I want to not care what other people think about my music a year from now. I want to truly not compare myself to anyone else
same
„Not“-goals are usually unhelpful goals. Imagine you do not care about what others think about your music, what would you do if you would have reached that goal?
Hoping the 20% family will grow bigger. I want to do what makes me happy rather than waiting until i feel like I’m able to and end up doing nothing. I want to look back and see everything i have to show. Great or not i want there to be something from me to be happy about and see progress among those things art, graphic design, videos or just in myself.
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this might be one of my favorite youtube videos of all time
Thank you so much! As a professional creative in advertising for over 10years now I know all these feelings of „not good enough“ but also in life as general. I think as a creative person you always judge other stuff and want to make it better.. find the “not so perfect” things easier than things you enjoy! It’s hard! But it might work
This is incredibly beautiful man. Thank you for having us along your journey🙏🏼💛
My dream is to find my goal, one year from now, I want to comeback to this comment and see where I am in life.
Time to check in
I'm really touched by your words, and I literally think that you translate my ideas, by the way I used to watch your videos to improve my English ❤
investing in yourself is the most valuable thing you can do. Discipline is often misunderstood, but reading Bruce Thornwood's "Unveiling Your Hidden Potential" gave me the tools to build it and distinguish my mindset from others.
Where can I get a free copy
I didn't expect that this video would affect me this much. Thank you for the video and for the beautiful footages!
Your vulnerability makes me vulnerable with you (I'm crying). Your journey inspired me to start my own, but it was not just one more motivational video. The shift you mentioned about dreaming a dream where you are the only one responsible for was incredible. The realization that things might not work if they are not completely up to me sets me free in a way. Thank you for the actual help. I'm one of the 20% from now on!
In one year I hope to be fluent in Spanish and no longer fear being perceived.
That’s so awesome!
You are recognized
Dman, man is making movie out here. Keep up
thank you brotha
6:12 Andrew mate, I think you might be a youtuber
20% Family in the building! I started doing tech reviews this year with zero expectations. So far I have received 5 products from companies. It's such a blessing because my channel is so small and I still have so much to learn. I am so thankful. I really just enjoy watching and making content. So anything extra is unexpected icing on a really good cake lol! Also Man I love how chill and humble you are. God Bless brother
20% here! This was an eye opener. I have too many hobbies and get overwhelmed on what to hone in on when it comes to content creation. That combined with the fear of having a murky identity ultimately made me inactive. The year is coming to its closing, and I wish I would have conquered those fears in hindsight. I don’t have a lot to show for the past 10 months, but the next best time to start is tomorrow!
20% Fam 👀🔥 managed to catch this hella early!
What is up 20%! 10 years ago, I made music for only five months. I have once again started producing music and this will be my 365 day goal.
To make it to heaven 13:00
Faith in Christ alone guarantees that 💯
Amen
Your dreams truly resonated with mine. It feels a bit surreal hearing someone voice the thoughts I've constantly had myself. I've always been part of the 20%. More power to your channel and hope to see you on the other side of the grind.
I’m proud of you! You did what you set out to do which is not as easy as it sounds! This video appears at the perfect time for me because I am doing my 5 year projection / vision board and thinking about it so much differently than I have before. Cheers to the 20% I’m happy to be part of your movement forward!
20% Fam 🔥🔥
Let’s gooooo 🫡
My dream is to be an artist, and in one year I would like to have my first single out❤
Let’s goooo
20%. loved every part of this video. in some ways our dreams overlap a lot, and it’s helpful to see success as proof it’s possible. I hope to exercise the same discipline as you while shifting my dream to depend purely on my ability to execute on my genuine desires
I cannot describe how much of a breath of fresh air it is to see your realistic approach to this. My whole life got uprooted at the start of this year and most of this year has just been me trying to find direction and wondering how to get back up again. I'm now at the point where I'm starting to actually understand and accept that it really is just about taking steps. Running and sprinting is just gonna wear you out and make you feel so small, whereas consistently walking at a pace you can keep up for a long time will take you so much further, plus you can enjoy the scenery more :)
I'm still very much at the start of my journey but for once I can feel my appreciation for the journey over the end goal, and its made me realize that maybe that's the point after all ❤