I could ask a deep question for response engagement but I know I'll get more comments if I just say drop your favorite emoji below.. so let's hella do that. Mine is 😲
I wish I had this video back when I was starting. I was so mad because I had great content but wasn't getting any attention. 1k was mission impossible. I was lucky when I found out I can boost my channel with initial subs just enough to start getting noticed. I got myself first couple of hundred subs for very low price (personally used fame ster). After that my main channel gain a ton of organic traffic.
Point #5 hit me like a semi-truck. I loved IT and it was my main hobby. Ever since I was knee-high to a duck, I was buried in computers. Building them. Playing them. Everything in between. Now? Slowly starting to hate it. Why? I pivoted into IT as a career due to life events halting my science career goal. I monetised my IT hobby by making it my job/career. Holy fucking shit Harris, this was such an eye opener and made me realise the source of all my negativity over the past 2-3 months. Thank you. Seriously. Thank you.
Cars used to be my hobby but was also my career and grew to hate it. Now? Computers is my hobby and hoping to get into content creating while I’m a heavy equipment mechanic as a career lol.
7:26 I know you said don't quoute me on it... but I am glad to finally hear those hoenst words from someone. ^^' This is exactly what I noticed ever since strting my channel, it is a sad truth but one you should keep in mind nonetheless.
#5 is great advice. I learned this with coaching football. I played in both high school and college and thought I would love coaching. I did but it just became so much. After 5 years I no longer wanted to watch football and just needed a break from all things football. Its been a few years and I still haven't regained my love for it that I once had. It kinda sucks but I think that love might grow back over time.
Thanks Harris, I'm still at the beginning too and I'm trying to improve a bit regularly, but the hardest part is really: finding new video ideas. Could you make a video about it?
Gotta say dude, this was one of the better videos I've seen overall recently. General ideas, explicitly food for thought, nothing as a criticism and did a good job feeling personal (as if I was hearing from a coach). Good stuff
4:02 it took me about 4 years to find success on youtube! it’s not easy!! to expand on your point, i think you need a balance on quality vs quantity. consistency is most important so if you are tempted to spend an extra week(s) making a video absolutely perfect, don’t. it’ll drive you crazy and you’ll lose steam/motivation all together before your channel has even gotten the chance to pop off. favor consistency instead but still making sure the quality and good structure of the video is there! done is better than perfect esp. at the start (depending on your genre etc)
Just wanted to say I’ve been watching you since I first started streaming 2 years ago and have grown and learned so much from you and how authentic you are. Thank you. I’m now officially a full time content creator and a ton of that is thanks to your help and guidance! 🙌 getting that silver play button delivered this week!
I love this. I started watching your advice in 2020 about what it takes to being a content creator and in there you stated " you should probably be doing more" and at that time I was just doing twitch. Well since then I've learned how to video edit on filmforth and started uploading content on RUclips now and there's been little progress with glimpses of boosts here and there. I'm 6 months in on this venture and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Really glad to always get tips with your videos I feel like I'm on the right track every time I decide to challenge myself to do more and follow advice.
Glad you were able to get help, btw! It really is a game changer when you realize what you thought was normal *wasn't* normal. Blew my whole dang mind.
The comments made sense, specially the last part about keeping something which is not monetized. I have a bit of a strange channel as I only create ONE piece of real content pr year.....yup.....only 1. Tapping into what you stated, I could probably earn a lot more if I wanted....but I don't want it to become a chore/job. So that's why I only create ONE. I want my hobby to stay a hobby, but to earn a little money, so it can fund the hobby...pretty great setup :D
The last one is so important. For me, I've worked in music for around a decade now. And though there are certain aspects of fun to it still, in general it now no longer is. I can't watch music videos or go to shows without looking at it from a business perspective anymore and it is hurtful once you realize it. Make sure you keep something to yourself! Happy creating everyone! And thanks for these videos. 🎉
Whoa. Thanks for sharing your path! I’ve been working on video creation for about 4 years now, and hearing you say it took a long time…several times takes so much pressure off! I really appreciate someone like you sharing the real-life path you had.
"You don't see the struggle in these RUclipsrs, because you usually don't find them until they're finished with the struggle." That is a line right there, my friend. Too often we compare our start points to others established points. Like for me, I see RUclipsrs' edits on their community page or Twitter and think how are they doing these things while looking at my very basic edit. Thing is, they put in the time and resources to learn and practice before these videos and I'm here trying to do what they did from the very beginning in my journey. And I'm finding out, that simply does not work. You have to put in the time.
I appreciate this video ! This is someone just starting their content creation journey this year and these are questions I have thought about , and some I now can move forward thinking about. Regardless, I am excited to grow and learn new skills.
I really appreciate this video. While you are echoing things others have said for years, it also shows how true and important those things are. The neat thing about quantity over quality is the quality gets better the more you do it, so it'll naturally improve over time. The niche down is my hardest point. I've got 5 niches I'm playing in and it's very difficult to keep up with everything. I've spread myself thin trying to throw my eggs out as far as I can, staying away from the one basket thing. in that though many pages suffer due to lack of attention. (that quantity thing) As time goes things will balance out I hope. again,,, thank you for all your efforts in recording and teaching. the content is priceless information, and great entertainment.
Thanks for advice! I'm cutting/cropping Twitch footage of my first youtube video right now. so I wanted a groundwork for where to start. I watched 3 of your videos, and now I feel more prepared to do so. :3
Late diagnosis ASD and ADHD here as well, I see you Harris 🤟. On the subject of "Niche". I think the whole niche down idea scares people because they think it's putting them in a box. If one has two separate niches that they want to create content in, and have the time to do both, just have two channels. That's what I do, and it's much less stressful. It's also cool because if one of the channels "goes off" down the road, I can do a "BIG REVEAL" about the secret project I've had going behind the scenes. Cheers to you for always pitching the reality rather than the "dream". We definitely need you in this space and I'm glad you're here.
the goal is figuring out once you put yourself in a box, how to put that box in another box, and keep adding layers so you can slowly branch out. My buddy loves racing games, and car/truck based games like snow runner. But viewership for those type of games isnt great starting out. So he started as a DIY Mechanic channel. Then dotted his channel here n there with gaming sessions involving cars/trucks. Then once people got used to seeing gaming here n there on his channel. expanded it further to non car related games, but would keep the theme going to a degree. While playing CoD for example if the game scene had a old ww2 truck or jeep in a cutscene, he'd take a moment to talk about the history of the Willy's offroad [which became Jeep] or how Dodge used to be the biggest supply of U.S military trucks.
Talking about fabulous hair, that’s litteraly the reason I found your channel. I saw some of your tweets pop up on my feed regularly and I was like « Who’s this dude with a slick haircut » and the rest is history (back when you had your dual lighting profile picture, in your previous house iirc)
+1 for Harris getting back into guitar 🤘 I know those early alpha gaming days were a huge grind for you, brother. And there was probably a ton of frustration and doubt. But I have very fond memories of watching your streams and videos back then. Keep crushing it, my friend
Harris, real talk dude. I hope the diagnosis didn't derail you and the family. Something like, regardless of it's outcome, is a big deal. Yeah, maybe leading the video with that wasn't the more right way to start but at least you understand and if folks stay then they're true fans of your work. Thank you for the video and thank you for the content thus far. You've brought great knowledge and enjoyment to my YT consumption over the last 4 yrs and can't wait to see what's next.
OMG! The beginning 🤣 I thought the same thing when I was first put on Ritalin for my ADHD (late twenties). It felt very odd. 😅 I can definitely say #2 worked for me. I niched down until I had around 5,000 subs and then I started expanding on what I was doing a bit (still related to my original niche). Now that I have over 10,000 subs I feel a bit safer to expand every further (still related to my original niche).
#1 should be, “Be realistic!” so many people start thinking about the possibilities without any free time to do the one thing that has to be done. Making content. While I understand how much time is required my spouse has unrealistic expectations. 30 min once a week is what I’m allowed to use for creating daily long form videos. And she still says the content I make will allow her to retire which is unrealistic given the time I’m given.
What a great video Jake, thank you. Still trying to figure out my niche, but we'll get there. Your videos are so helpful and that last tip really hit home. Crazy how things get ruined when money (the thing everyone chases) gets involved. Keep up the great work
so, i've been thinking about this because i always wanted to make... content, but i struggle with the motivation and like the... technical side of it because i dont have great equipment. my laptop is from 2015 and it cant run premiere for shit, but your approach to the venn diagram, the ikkigai -meaning of life as japanese call it- is refreshing and down to earth. thanks man!
I love that you started the video immediately with your ADHD diagnosis! My boyfriend just got diagnosed as well and I immediately saw him less depressed and more able to do all the things he wants to do after getting professional help
Thank you for #4 @Harris and wow #5 is profound, gives one something to think about. Have the DaVinci Resolve speed editor but that 15% off Loopdeck might be a nice configurable partner to it.
Thank you sooo much for these good tips! I enjoy what content I post but I was getting burned out and trying so hard to not make my videos to get monetized. I struggle a lot and you helped me see that just doing something I love and have a passion for, it doesn’t matter how many views, subs, or likes I get as long as I love it! 🥰
I watch every video but rarely comment because it's hard for something to click with me. But for some reason, you do as a person, Harris. I've been watching you for years and I now pay my bills and have the career I wanted because of you and Devin Nash mostly. Who would've thought that you are also trying to search for mental clarity at the same time as I am, would decide to make a video with exactly what I'm struggling with at the moment and post it to the world. You made a difference in my life so many times. Thank you so much.
I've only watched 12 seconds so far, but Immediately I had to say I can VERY much relate! Got diagnosed in March at age 42, with ADHD (primarily inattentive). Made a whoooole lot of sense for me, and glad I pushed myself to get diagnosed! Meds so far have not been working great (Concerta rather than Adderol), but I knew it'd be a longer term experiment for me. Concerta kinda fucked me up too much and gave be some real bad anxiety a few weeks back to the point of a mental breakdown, which I don't think it's meant to do ;) I've had friends with it that have taken meds that say it's life-changing; I just haven't had that happen yet..
I was diagnosed ASD 2 years ago at age 40. It's like... my mind was a fogged up mirror in the bathroom, and it was finally wiped clean so I could see myself. Keep trying to find the right medication; it'll be worth it once you get it just right. But finally being aware of it must be quite a relief. Not knowing why I was the way I was made life so much harder!
I appreciate this. I have ADHD as well. I honestly still struggle with meds. I have been doing RUclips for about 3 years, and have just this past year seen the most success. Knowing that even after your early success. You still struggling was an eye opener for me. So thank you.
I feel like more people need to follow #5. There needs to be separations from your online persona and your private/family life real self. Keep some things to yourself. There's no need to overshare too much.
Man Harris I can say every time I listen to your Advice, I find myself having to backup and really think about everything I do on here. So many times I get discourage or overwhelm with the content that 1. As you said we find people when they have been through their struggles and 2. Being smart with our time. Thanks for always looking out for us❤
as someone who got followers from one video, or what i think most people think will happen the first time they post, i actually hate it. I was just uploading casually for fun and a video which i think is objectively shit blew up before i really had a plan or a goal ready for me to jump into, now i have what feels like a dead channel where i have subs but get no views, or engagement, or cross platform growth, just one video. and since i do still have followers i feel like i cant post what i want because for the few who do actually care about what they followed for i would just be alienating them, for legal reasons i cant post the content that originally did well, if i make a new channel i wont have the monetization options i have now, etc. it just creates a lot of hassle. i would much rather have 1000 dedicated subs, that i built gradually, over the 155k inactive and meaningless subs i have now.
As a fellow recently diagnosed adult, I felt the same when I started medication. One word of caution: be mindful ❤ just because you CAN now do the things more easily that were hard to start or hard to finish before, that doesn't mean you HAVE to do all the things. Remember to recharge, too.
hey man this video was really good on an emotional level for me, been regularly posting on youtube and feeling a bit lost at times but this has given me a kick up the backside thanks
This is some really good advice. I started posting videos back in 2016 and haven't even gotten to 500 subs yet. RUclips is really frustrating at times so this advice helped. The only thing I'll say is I've always been on the fence at niching down. Cause just me as a person I can't stay with 1 thing for too long or eventually I'll get bored of it. Plus my worry is that people will only follow me for that niche and not me, so when I decided to change things up, they'll all leave. Plus I have no idea what to choose for my niche
I love being a musician/guitarist. I get pay checks for it, but I don't really love it any less. what I do find however, is the enthusiasm at having to constantly re-represent myself. that's why I'm finding live streaming harder, and moving towards creating better youtube videos. Kind of like the Beatles ideology at the end of their touring days, "let the album tour the world..."
Welcome to the ADHD train. I actually went off medication at a young age cause I didnt want to have to rely on medication, and even if it were to help me nowadays, im always worried cause of the common side effects of it
@@BossZander yeah ive been pondering getting medication for school, but since im in college now and its something im more interested in, I hope that its easier for me to remain focused
Yeah. The side effect of not being able to feel any emotion at all and a doctor that shrugs that off was enough to stop me from taking meds ever again.
These are all great tips, and you’re so right about passions feeling more like jobs once you start to monetize them. I’ve struggled with finding the balance myself and it can actually be a really bad feeling. Good on you for bringing it up
Also been recently diagnosed with ADHD! Would love to see a video talking about your experience with it. I am not on any medication yet though due to a previous heart condition and waiting to find out if it's gonna mess me up lol
That line about us not knowing the struggle is so real. It's not just on RUclips. People are going through stuff that post on all social media. We only see what people want us to see and when they have gotten big, you don't see what it took to get there.
Thanks for this video - I found you when I was wanting to grow my gaming channel for World of Warcraft. I noticed after playing the game and recording it and throwing it up on RUclips - over time i stopped playing all together. I am a fulltime Uber Driver and rather successful in today's Rideshare environment and so now I am building a channel showcasing my daily drives with earnings and tips and tricks on how i am successful in today's gig economy. My goal - is to be as transparent as I can by mentioning my struggles, my success and my earnings.
He has to be careful. Being on Adderall could start off well but end up as a nightmare. It would be best to take it early in the morning because it lasts so long that it can interfere with sleep. You WILL lose a lot of weight due to the lack of appetite. If you suffer from any blood pressure, then it's a no.
One of the reasons why I enjoy your videos and respect your perspective and input on topics regarding the content creation sphere, if that fact that you've had the extreme up and down and experienced the long grind. It's relatable, its hopeful. The 4 circle vendigram points was a very interesting advice. It's nice to come back to that chart with every video idea. That way you don't end up spending time on something that may not help you in the long run. Side note, congrats on the diagnosis. As someone with ADHD myself, I'd love to see a video from you one day on how you feel your ADHD helped or hindered your content creation career. I think it may be really help to other neurodivergent creators starting out.
You know, I'm so glad you started out with the ADHD thing. I'm in my 40s, and I've honestly been wondering here lately if that was an issue for me. I've found it really hard to focus on projects I am working on or see anything through. Its like my head is so full of different thoughts that I'm pulled in a million different directions, and I drop one thing to work on something else, only to drop that one later. Idk if that is what ADHD is like, but it's really been creeping in the back of my mind.
@@NobodyHereButUsChickens Making assumptions about what's "likely" about a stranger is not very helpful - there are actual tests that people can do to get the answers they need.
Adderall is not how "normal" people think. ADAD traits and tendencies can be managed by healthy habits. Medication can help get you on the right path. But is not a long term ideal solution for your health. Always speak to multiple doctors. Good luck.
You know what? Even though I feel some of the things you've said here had already been said (by you), I needed them! I know what I'm good at, enjoy doing, and can do a lot of. Thank you! And the part about the hobby: hell yeah!
Really great video here. I think you nailed it with every point presented. Some hard truths for some but motivators for others. Can definitely relate with the whole “not having hobbies anymore” thing too haha. Thanks Harris!
What a great video! I loved the last point keep something you enjoy un-monetized! I just rebranded my channel from a finance channel to a yard and home diy channel. I hope it works out!
be careful with higher does of adderall if they bump you up too high, for me it started making me lose my hair earlier than I would have "I was balding at 19 but that shit was gonna happen to me anyway lol" but after 10 years of taking it started getting heart palpatations so now I'm back to just trying to get shit done with no adderall. Somehow still managing to get all A's but MAAAN cleaning and doing shit that doesn't interest me takes forever
thanks for this video. learned a lot and will guide me in starting my 3rd youtube channel. got burned out with my first channel (only 400 subscribers). the 2nd one is ongoing (with 1k subscribers but not yet monetized). the third one is something i always want to do but im overthinking it (analysis paralysis). its a big help and motivator to hear your advice. thanks! 😊
So I have a question for the comments section and Senpai Gaming as well, regarding tip #4: I post dnd, anime/story analysis, travel (occasionally), and want to incorporate gaming vids as an in between to my video essay formatted videos that take longer. Do you think including gaming content (which doesn't do as well as my other content) would end up hurting my channel overall? Or is there enough overlap between anime fans, dnd fans, and people who play video games that it wouldn't dilute the channel.
Finding out what value your audience is looking for and providing them with that value consistently is the best way I have found to grow my channel. 12k+ subscribers in a little over a year. Could possibly be faster but it works.
As a fellow "adult", I got diagnosed with ADHD at 34, got a script for Vyvanse and yeah...shit's like, wild and stuff. On top of that and being 4 months sober, I can confidently say that hearing another YTer that I look to for advice openly discuss the same thing makes me, and I'm sure others, feel less afraid to be in the same position. I legit made it 40 seconds into this video before pausing to write you this comment. At this point, I couldn't care less about the rest of the content. That cold open truly made my day. That you, Harris.
This helps ! I been learning a lot, I love drawing and gaming so Im trying to somehow balance both. But drawing is also one of those things that I do offline, I've so much art that I haven't shared even tho most of my socials is art mainly. I like listening to jazz or watch my favorite tv shows while drawing, so I found it kinda weird to share more of that. I also found small successes when I dont worry too much about the details is when I have the most fun.
Amazing video! love you Harris and the entire team!! I do have one question though. Among the 4 things in Tip #4 what if somewhere along the journey, One of the 4 things happen to change. Would that be a bad thing or is it just part of the process?
Excellent timing as I’m in the process of doing the business plan to launch some youtube content. Your advices lined up well and are helping me focus the energy of the prep in the right places
great video! i definitely need to plan my content better to be more efficient and be more disciplined at sticking to the content elements that I find hard until I find them easy. Going live is second nature now, but taking photos to build an instagram - I procrastinate that like crazy
recently started a podcast about a month and a half ago. been pretty consistent. great advice for that for sure. definitely gonna take that advice and move forward with it. been watching you for a long time and always appreciate your content. good stuff. keep doing what you do bro. youre a legend for sure.
Your last tip just gave me warm fuzzies about starting my new channel where I definitely found a niche where two of my passions (one a hobby, one my career field) overlap beautifully... and I plan to make NO PLAN to monetize. I want to create just to create. I miss having a creative outlet, so I'm learning editing, learning filming, leaning into streaming content with the express purpose of MAKING content out of it. All things I've never really let myself have time to do since it was always just stream-stream-stream and don't bother with creative content, just get keep subs and paychecks coming. Playing games for fun has been like pulling teeth lately. I'm going to hit the reset button and start over. This time, I'm not going to let other people telling me in a million videos I should monetize-monetize-monetize ruin my fun. That might be right for them, but that's not who I am.
I’ve been making videos for years now about beating 100 games every year and I like the idea of cutting those huge Playthroughs up into 10 minutes highlight reels. Thanks Harris!
hey harris! would love to hear your opinion on this, related to tip #3: im starting a new channel right now... should i upload one video to start, or multiple right away? i thought it might be good for someone who enjoys one video to have at least one other video to check out immediately and deepen their relationship to my channel, instead of seeing a blank channel page. but i also dont want to kill the growth of each individual vid. love your channel, have learned so much - thanks for everything you do!
Always love and appreciate your videos/willingness to share your journey to success. I knew the second you have #1 this was going to be such a good video. Thank you as always!
Patience is key and rightfully #1 IMO... in a world where everyone WANTS what they want FAST - I told myself NOT to push it and keep going on a steady pace so I don't burn out fast. 2 years later - 1200 subs - and steady growing at about 20 to 40 more a month. Can't complain...! I learned most if not all my content creation tips and tricks from this very channel. And these tips are right on the money.
Great video!! I am starting dance classes tomorrow with the mindset of not wanting to monetize it in any way and also allowing myself to suck at it and just have fun lol
Thank you for this helpful video! I was super passionate about social media and started building my small business with creating handcrafted jewelry and I got a job as a social media manager at this time because they saw how much I succeeded at that point- after the first two month I lost my interest in the fun of social media. My passion became a job. I’m still on my way to come back so your advice helps me a lot, thank you Harris!
Awesomely authentic AND useful. Post on the Adderal follow up. I wonder if a one can create a way to detach from monetization and yet allow for it? I don’t monetize talking to my friends, going to movies (yet).
I could ask a deep question for response engagement but I know I'll get more comments if I just say drop your favorite emoji below.. so let's hella do that. Mine is 😲
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I love how the intro starts with the you talking about ADHD really got me hooked into the video
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I wish I had this video back when I was starting. I was so mad because I had great content but wasn't getting any attention. 1k was mission impossible. I was lucky when I found out I can boost my channel with initial subs just enough to start getting noticed. I got myself first couple of hundred subs for very low price (personally used fame ster). After that my main channel gain a ton of organic traffic.
Point #5 hit me like a semi-truck.
I loved IT and it was my main hobby. Ever since I was knee-high to a duck, I was buried in computers. Building them. Playing them. Everything in between. Now? Slowly starting to hate it. Why? I pivoted into IT as a career due to life events halting my science career goal. I monetised my IT hobby by making it my job/career.
Holy fucking shit Harris, this was such an eye opener and made me realise the source of all my negativity over the past 2-3 months. Thank you. Seriously. Thank you.
Cars used to be my hobby but was also my career and grew to hate it. Now? Computers is my hobby and hoping to get into content creating while I’m a heavy equipment mechanic as a career lol.
7:26 I know you said don't quoute me on it... but I am glad to finally hear those hoenst words from someone. ^^' This is exactly what I noticed ever since strting my channel, it is a sad truth but one you should keep in mind nonetheless.
#5 is great advice. I learned this with coaching football. I played in both high school and college and thought I would love coaching. I did but it just became so much. After 5 years I no longer wanted to watch football and just needed a break from all things football. Its been a few years and I still haven't regained my love for it that I once had. It kinda sucks but I think that love might grow back over time.
Thanks Harris, I'm still at the beginning too and I'm trying to improve a bit regularly, but the hardest part is really: finding new video ideas.
Could you make a video about it?
Gotta say dude, this was one of the better videos I've seen overall recently. General ideas, explicitly food for thought, nothing as a criticism and did a good job feeling personal (as if I was hearing from a coach). Good stuff
4:02 it took me about 4 years to find success on youtube! it’s not easy!! to expand on your point, i think you need a balance on quality vs quantity. consistency is most important so if you are tempted to spend an extra week(s) making a video absolutely perfect, don’t. it’ll drive you crazy and you’ll lose steam/motivation all together before your channel has even gotten the chance to pop off. favor consistency instead but still making sure the quality and good structure of the video is there! done is better than perfect esp. at the start (depending on your genre etc)
Just wanted to say I’ve been watching you since I first started streaming 2 years ago and have grown and learned so much from you and how authentic you are. Thank you. I’m now officially a full time content creator and a ton of that is thanks to your help and guidance! 🙌 getting that silver play button delivered this week!
I love this. I started watching your advice in 2020 about what it takes to being a content creator and in there you stated " you should probably be doing more" and at that time I was just doing twitch. Well since then I've learned how to video edit on filmforth and started uploading content on RUclips now and there's been little progress with glimpses of boosts here and there. I'm 6 months in on this venture and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Really glad to always get tips with your videos I feel like I'm on the right track every time I decide to challenge myself to do more and follow advice.
Glad you were able to get help, btw! It really is a game changer when you realize what you thought was normal *wasn't* normal. Blew my whole dang mind.
The comments made sense, specially the last part about keeping something which is not monetized.
I have a bit of a strange channel as I only create ONE piece of real content pr year.....yup.....only 1.
Tapping into what you stated, I could probably earn a lot more if I wanted....but I don't want it to become a chore/job.
So that's why I only create ONE. I want my hobby to stay a hobby, but to earn a little money, so it can fund the hobby...pretty great setup :D
The last one is so important. For me, I've worked in music for around a decade now. And though there are certain aspects of fun to it still, in general it now no longer is. I can't watch music videos or go to shows without looking at it from a business perspective anymore and it is hurtful once you realize it. Make sure you keep something to yourself! Happy creating everyone! And thanks for these videos. 🎉
That's... really quite sad 😕
Whoa. Thanks for sharing your path! I’ve been working on video creation for about 4 years now, and hearing you say it took a long time…several times takes so much pressure off! I really appreciate someone like you sharing the real-life path you had.
"You don't see the struggle in these RUclipsrs, because you usually don't find them until they're finished with the struggle."
That is a line right there, my friend. Too often we compare our start points to others established points. Like for me, I see RUclipsrs' edits on their community page or Twitter and think how are they doing these things while looking at my very basic edit. Thing is, they put in the time and resources to learn and practice before these videos and I'm here trying to do what they did from the very beginning in my journey. And I'm finding out, that simply does not work. You have to put in the time.
I've missed these kind of videos so much, thanks Harris 😍
These are definitely some of the most unique takes I’ve heard in a while. And you know what? They actually feel genuine. Thanks Harris!
I've been watching his content for years now, and he's very genuine, honest and straight forward. In a world of fakes, he's the real deal.
Number 5 was one of the best tips I’ve ever heard. Good stuff! Needed to hear it!
Work with something you are passionate and never like anything else in your life :)
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So true. I like what I make and that's why I keep doing it.
I appreciate this video ! This is someone just starting their content creation journey this year and these are questions I have thought about , and some I now can move forward thinking about. Regardless, I am excited to grow and learn new skills.
I really appreciate this video. While you are echoing things others have said for years, it also shows how true and important those things are. The neat thing about quantity over quality is the quality gets better the more you do it, so it'll naturally improve over time. The niche down is my hardest point. I've got 5 niches I'm playing in and it's very difficult to keep up with everything. I've spread myself thin trying to throw my eggs out as far as I can, staying away from the one basket thing. in that though many pages suffer due to lack of attention. (that quantity thing) As time goes things will balance out I hope. again,,, thank you for all your efforts in recording and teaching. the content is priceless information, and great entertainment.
Thanks for advice! I'm cutting/cropping Twitch footage of my first youtube video right now. so I wanted a groundwork for where to start. I watched 3 of your videos, and now I feel more prepared to do so. :3
Late diagnosis ASD and ADHD here as well, I see you Harris 🤟.
On the subject of "Niche". I think the whole niche down idea scares people because they think it's putting them in a box. If one has two separate niches that they want to create content in, and have the time to do both, just have two channels. That's what I do, and it's much less stressful. It's also cool because if one of the channels "goes off" down the road, I can do a "BIG REVEAL" about the secret project I've had going behind the scenes.
Cheers to you for always pitching the reality rather than the "dream". We definitely need you in this space and I'm glad you're here.
the goal is figuring out once you put yourself in a box, how to put that box in another box, and keep adding layers so you can slowly branch out. My buddy loves racing games, and car/truck based games like snow runner. But viewership for those type of games isnt great starting out. So he started as a DIY Mechanic channel. Then dotted his channel here n there with gaming sessions involving cars/trucks. Then once people got used to seeing gaming here n there on his channel. expanded it further to non car related games, but would keep the theme going to a degree. While playing CoD for example if the game scene had a old ww2 truck or jeep in a cutscene, he'd take a moment to talk about the history of the Willy's offroad [which became Jeep] or how Dodge used to be the biggest supply of U.S military trucks.
Talking about fabulous hair, that’s litteraly the reason I found your channel. I saw some of your tweets pop up on my feed regularly and I was like « Who’s this dude with a slick haircut » and the rest is history (back when you had your dual lighting profile picture, in your previous house iirc)
+1 for Harris getting back into guitar 🤘 I know those early alpha gaming days were a huge grind for you, brother. And there was probably a ton of frustration and doubt. But I have very fond memories of watching your streams and videos back then. Keep crushing it, my friend
Harris, real talk dude. I hope the diagnosis didn't derail you and the family. Something like, regardless of it's outcome, is a big deal. Yeah, maybe leading the video with that wasn't the more right way to start but at least you understand and if folks stay then they're true fans of your work.
Thank you for the video and thank you for the content thus far. You've brought great knowledge and enjoyment to my YT consumption over the last 4 yrs and can't wait to see what's next.
The most real intro ever!!!! Until I was medicated for adhd, I thought everyone got distracted by everything.
OMG! The beginning 🤣
I thought the same thing when I was first put on Ritalin for my ADHD (late twenties). It felt very odd. 😅
I can definitely say #2 worked for me. I niched down until I had around 5,000 subs and then I started expanding on what I was doing a bit (still related to my original niche). Now that I have over 10,000 subs I feel a bit safer to expand every further (still related to my original niche).
#1 should be, “Be realistic!” so many people start thinking about the possibilities without any free time to do the one thing that has to be done. Making content. While I understand how much time is required my spouse has unrealistic expectations. 30 min once a week is what I’m allowed to use for creating daily long form videos. And she still says the content I make will allow her to retire which is unrealistic given the time I’m given.
"what im allowed to use"? what the fuck?
Great video as always. All tips that never hurt to hear anew as we tend to hang on to them for a limited time and then forget. Cheers!
What a great video Jake, thank you. Still trying to figure out my niche, but we'll get there. Your videos are so helpful and that last tip really hit home. Crazy how things get ruined when money (the thing everyone chases) gets involved. Keep up the great work
so, i've been thinking about this because i always wanted to make... content, but i struggle with the motivation and like the... technical side of it because i dont have great equipment. my laptop is from 2015 and it cant run premiere for shit, but your approach to the venn diagram, the ikkigai -meaning of life as japanese call it- is refreshing and down to earth. thanks man!
I love that you started the video immediately with your ADHD diagnosis! My boyfriend just got diagnosed as well and I immediately saw him less depressed and more able to do all the things he wants to do after getting professional help
Thank you for #4 @Harris and wow #5 is profound, gives one something to think about. Have the DaVinci Resolve speed editor but that 15% off Loopdeck might be a nice configurable partner to it.
Thank you sooo much for these good tips! I enjoy what content I post but I was getting burned out and trying so hard to not make my videos to get monetized. I struggle a lot and you helped me see that just doing something I love and have a passion for, it doesn’t matter how many views, subs, or likes I get as long as I love it! 🥰
I watch every video but rarely comment because it's hard for something to click with me. But for some reason, you do as a person, Harris. I've been watching you for years and I now pay my bills and have the career I wanted because of you and Devin Nash mostly. Who would've thought that you are also trying to search for mental clarity at the same time as I am, would decide to make a video with exactly what I'm struggling with at the moment and post it to the world. You made a difference in my life so many times. Thank you so much.
I've only watched 12 seconds so far, but Immediately I had to say I can VERY much relate!
Got diagnosed in March at age 42, with ADHD (primarily inattentive). Made a whoooole lot of sense for me, and glad I pushed myself to get diagnosed! Meds so far have not been working great (Concerta rather than Adderol), but I knew it'd be a longer term experiment for me. Concerta kinda fucked me up too much and gave be some real bad anxiety a few weeks back to the point of a mental breakdown, which I don't think it's meant to do ;)
I've had friends with it that have taken meds that say it's life-changing; I just haven't had that happen yet..
I was diagnosed ASD 2 years ago at age 40. It's like... my mind was a fogged up mirror in the bathroom, and it was finally wiped clean so I could see myself. Keep trying to find the right medication; it'll be worth it once you get it just right. But finally being aware of it must be quite a relief. Not knowing why I was the way I was made life so much harder!
I appreciate this. I have ADHD as well. I honestly still struggle with meds. I have been doing RUclips for about 3 years, and have just this past year seen the most success. Knowing that even after your early success. You still struggling was an eye opener for me. So thank you.
I feel like more people need to follow #5. There needs to be separations from your online persona and your private/family life real self. Keep some things to yourself. There's no need to overshare too much.
Man Harris I can say every time I listen to your Advice, I find myself having to backup and really think about everything I do on here. So many times I get discourage or overwhelm with the content that 1. As you said we find people when they have been through their struggles and 2. Being smart with our time. Thanks for always looking out for us❤
I love you saying to find something you love doing without worrying of monetising it! Respect for that!
as someone who got followers from one video, or what i think most people think will happen the first time they post, i actually hate it. I was just uploading casually for fun and a video which i think is objectively shit blew up before i really had a plan or a goal ready for me to jump into, now i have what feels like a dead channel where i have subs but get no views, or engagement, or cross platform growth, just one video. and since i do still have followers i feel like i cant post what i want because for the few who do actually care about what they followed for i would just be alienating them, for legal reasons i cant post the content that originally did well, if i make a new channel i wont have the monetization options i have now, etc. it just creates a lot of hassle. i would much rather have 1000 dedicated subs, that i built gradually, over the 155k inactive and meaningless subs i have now.
As a fellow recently diagnosed adult, I felt the same when I started medication. One word of caution: be mindful ❤ just because you CAN now do the things more easily that were hard to start or hard to finish before, that doesn't mean you HAVE to do all the things. Remember to recharge, too.
hey man this video was really good on an emotional level for me, been regularly posting on youtube and feeling a bit lost at times but this has given me a kick up the backside thanks
As a fresh content creator I must confess that this video really resonated with me. Really valuable core values to hold on to.
This is some really good advice. I started posting videos back in 2016 and haven't even gotten to 500 subs yet. RUclips is really frustrating at times so this advice helped. The only thing I'll say is I've always been on the fence at niching down. Cause just me as a person I can't stay with 1 thing for too long or eventually I'll get bored of it. Plus my worry is that people will only follow me for that niche and not me, so when I decided to change things up, they'll all leave. Plus I have no idea what to choose for my niche
I love being a musician/guitarist. I get pay checks for it, but I don't really love it any less. what I do find however, is the enthusiasm at having to constantly re-represent myself. that's why I'm finding live streaming harder, and moving towards creating better youtube videos. Kind of like the Beatles ideology at the end of their touring days, "let the album tour the world..."
Welcome to the ADHD train. I actually went off medication at a young age cause I didnt want to have to rely on medication, and even if it were to help me nowadays, im always worried cause of the common side effects of it
my Adderall makes a big ass difference for school but damn it can make me feel like shit and less social. hard to decide if it's worth
@@BossZander yeah ive been pondering getting medication for school, but since im in college now and its something im more interested in, I hope that its easier for me to remain focused
Yeah.
The side effect of not being able to feel any emotion at all and a doctor that shrugs that off was enough to stop me from taking meds ever again.
These are all great tips, and you’re so right about passions feeling more like jobs once you start to monetize them. I’ve struggled with finding the balance myself and it can actually be a really bad feeling. Good on you for bringing it up
Also been recently diagnosed with ADHD! Would love to see a video talking about your experience with it. I am not on any medication yet though due to a previous heart condition and waiting to find out if it's gonna mess me up lol
That line about us not knowing the struggle is so real. It's not just on RUclips. People are going through stuff that post on all social media. We only see what people want us to see and when they have gotten big, you don't see what it took to get there.
Thanks for this video - I found you when I was wanting to grow my gaming channel for World of Warcraft. I noticed after playing the game and recording it and throwing it up on RUclips - over time i stopped playing all together. I am a fulltime Uber Driver and rather successful in today's Rideshare environment and so now I am building a channel showcasing my daily drives with earnings and tips and tricks on how i am successful in today's gig economy. My goal - is to be as transparent as I can by mentioning my struggles, my success and my earnings.
My ADHD brain hearing Harris 👁👄👁
It’s so true though, that first 15 seconds was my same exact experience on finally getting on medication after 25 years… it’s remarkable
He has to be careful. Being on Adderall could start off well but end up as a nightmare. It would be best to take it early in the morning because it lasts so long that it can interfere with sleep. You WILL lose a lot of weight due to the lack of appetite. If you suffer from any blood pressure, then it's a no.
He doesn’t seem any different in this video. It’s normally pretty obvious to tell if someone is on something or not
@@holmescope i start year ago with ADHD medication. Tip take Elvanse
Keep making content
One of the reasons why I enjoy your videos and respect your perspective and input on topics regarding the content creation sphere, if that fact that you've had the extreme up and down and experienced the long grind. It's relatable, its hopeful.
The 4 circle vendigram points was a very interesting advice. It's nice to come back to that chart with every video idea. That way you don't end up spending time on something that may not help you in the long run.
Side note, congrats on the diagnosis. As someone with ADHD myself, I'd love to see a video from you one day on how you feel your ADHD helped or hindered your content creation career. I think it may be really help to other neurodivergent creators starting out.
You know, I'm so glad you started out with the ADHD thing. I'm in my 40s, and I've honestly been wondering here lately if that was an issue for me. I've found it really hard to focus on projects I am working on or see anything through. Its like my head is so full of different thoughts that I'm pulled in a million different directions, and I drop one thing to work on something else, only to drop that one later. Idk if that is what ADHD is like, but it's really been creeping in the back of my mind.
@@NobodyHereButUsChickens Making assumptions about what's "likely" about a stranger is not very helpful - there are actual tests that people can do to get the answers they need.
I relate a lot to you my man. Love the videos. Keep up the grind.
Adderall is not how "normal" people think. ADAD traits and tendencies can be managed by healthy habits. Medication can help get you on the right path. But is not a long term ideal solution for your health. Always speak to multiple doctors. Good luck.
Lol I thought the same thing. Adderall is only perfect on vamp life
yes! thank you. im already following a lot of this so its super nice to have the confirmation im on the right path :) ty for making these.
You know what? Even though I feel some of the things you've said here had already been said (by you), I needed them!
I know what I'm good at, enjoy doing, and can do a lot of.
Thank you!
And the part about the hobby: hell yeah!
Really great video here. I think you nailed it with every point presented. Some hard truths for some but motivators for others. Can definitely relate with the whole “not having hobbies anymore” thing too haha. Thanks Harris!
One of the best videos I've watched for kickstarting my old channel, thanks for the good information!
The sincerity you have is amazing bro. Mad respect to you :)
What a great video! I loved the last point keep something you enjoy un-monetized! I just rebranded my channel from a finance channel to a yard and home diy channel. I hope it works out!
Very nice tips man. Especially the hobby thing!
Thanks for this video. I've played with the idea of a variety channel but this has secured my thought of sticking to one topic.
Love you, bye.
Thanks so much for making this. Very encouraging
be careful with higher does of adderall if they bump you up too high, for me it started making me lose my hair earlier than I would have "I was balding at 19 but that shit was gonna happen to me anyway lol" but after 10 years of taking it started getting heart palpatations so now I'm back to just trying to get shit done with no adderall. Somehow still managing to get all A's but MAAAN cleaning and doing shit that doesn't interest me takes forever
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This video really motivated me. Kinda scary how similar and relatable this video is. I needed that, thank you ❤
thanks for this video. learned a lot and will guide me in starting my 3rd youtube channel. got burned out with my first channel (only 400 subscribers). the 2nd one is ongoing (with 1k subscribers but not yet monetized). the third one is something i always want to do but im overthinking it (analysis paralysis). its a big help and motivator to hear your advice. thanks! 😊
So I have a question for the comments section and Senpai Gaming as well, regarding tip #4: I post dnd, anime/story analysis, travel (occasionally), and want to incorporate gaming vids as an in between to my video essay formatted videos that take longer. Do you think including gaming content (which doesn't do as well as my other content) would end up hurting my channel overall? Or is there enough overlap between anime fans, dnd fans, and people who play video games that it wouldn't dilute the channel.
Finding out what value your audience is looking for and providing them with that value consistently is the best way I have found to grow my channel. 12k+ subscribers in a little over a year. Could possibly be faster but it works.
This is great advice, thanks! Good luck to everyone else trying to grow their channels 🙏👌
As a fellow "adult", I got diagnosed with ADHD at 34, got a script for Vyvanse and yeah...shit's like, wild and stuff. On top of that and being 4 months sober, I can confidently say that hearing another YTer that I look to for advice openly discuss the same thing makes me, and I'm sure others, feel less afraid to be in the same position. I legit made it 40 seconds into this video before pausing to write you this comment. At this point, I couldn't care less about the rest of the content. That cold open truly made my day. That you, Harris.
Vertical plug in info alone was worth this video wow ❤ thanks so much for a value gem!🙏 Subed and liked and looking for more!
Thank you for the video. I love watching this kind of videos even though I have been doing RUclips for 10 years myself. 😂💛
This helps ! I been learning a lot, I love drawing and gaming so Im trying to somehow balance both. But drawing is also one of those things that I do offline, I've so much art that I haven't shared even tho most of my socials is art mainly. I like listening to jazz or watch my favorite tv shows while drawing, so I found it kinda weird to share more of that. I also found small successes when I dont worry too much about the details is when I have the most fun.
Amazing video! love you Harris and the entire team!! I do have one question though. Among the 4 things in Tip #4 what if somewhere along the journey, One of the 4 things happen to change. Would that be a bad thing or is it just part of the process?
Excellent timing as I’m in the process of doing the business plan to launch some youtube content. Your advices lined up well and are helping me focus the energy of the prep in the right places
great video! i definitely need to plan my content better to be more efficient and be more disciplined at sticking to the content elements that I find hard until I find them easy. Going live is second nature now, but taking photos to build an instagram - I procrastinate that like crazy
recently started a podcast about a month and a half ago. been pretty consistent. great advice for that for sure. definitely gonna take that advice and move forward with it. been watching you for a long time and always appreciate your content. good stuff. keep doing what you do bro. youre a legend for sure.
Your last tip just gave me warm fuzzies about starting my new channel where I definitely found a niche where two of my passions (one a hobby, one my career field) overlap beautifully... and I plan to make NO PLAN to monetize. I want to create just to create.
I miss having a creative outlet, so I'm learning editing, learning filming, leaning into streaming content with the express purpose of MAKING content out of it. All things I've never really let myself have time to do since it was always just stream-stream-stream and don't bother with creative content, just get keep subs and paychecks coming.
Playing games for fun has been like pulling teeth lately. I'm going to hit the reset button and start over. This time, I'm not going to let other people telling me in a million videos I should monetize-monetize-monetize ruin my fun. That might be right for them, but that's not who I am.
Been doing RUclips for 1.5 years now and I really appreciate you sharing your journey. Helps me to want to keep going.
I’ve been making videos for years now about beating 100 games every year and I like the idea of cutting those huge Playthroughs up into 10 minutes highlight reels. Thanks Harris!
These are great pieces of advice! 🤙🏻
hey harris! would love to hear your opinion on this, related to tip #3: im starting a new channel right now... should i upload one video to start, or multiple right away? i thought it might be good for someone who enjoys one video to have at least one other video to check out immediately and deepen their relationship to my channel, instead of seeing a blank channel page. but i also dont want to kill the growth of each individual vid. love your channel, have learned so much - thanks for everything you do!
Great video. I wish I had heard more of this when I started in 2019 😊
Always love and appreciate your videos/willingness to share your journey to success. I knew the second you have #1 this was going to be such a good video. Thank you as always!
The hobbies to job statement is so true!
Thanks a lot man! Enjoyed this and feel very inspired 🙂🙏
Great tips and a great video- Fantastic thumbnail by the way!!
Patience is key and rightfully #1 IMO... in a world where everyone WANTS what they want FAST - I told myself NOT to push it and keep going on a steady pace so I don't burn out fast. 2 years later - 1200 subs - and steady growing at about 20 to 40 more a month. Can't complain...! I learned most if not all my content creation tips and tricks from this very channel. And these tips are right on the money.
"Let some hobbies just be hobbies"
This one hit pretty hard
Timely advice Harris. Great stuff!
Great video!! I am starting dance classes tomorrow with the mindset of not wanting to monetize it in any way and also allowing myself to suck at it and just have fun lol
Nice video, To all the new youtubers out there! Keep pushing and never give up, you can do it!!
Great tips man! Glad I found your channel!
Thank you for this helpful video! I was super passionate about social media and started building my small business with creating handcrafted jewelry and I got a job as a social media manager at this time because they saw how much I succeeded at that point- after the first two month I lost my interest in the fun of social media. My passion became a job. I’m still on my way to come back so your advice helps me a lot, thank you Harris!
This was so helpful to hear after being in a little bit of a low vibe with creation and feeling like I’m at a plateau. Great video!
Awesomely authentic AND useful. Post on the Adderal follow up. I wonder if a one can create a way to detach from monetization and yet allow for it? I don’t monetize talking to my friends, going to movies (yet).