Overcome Fears, Insecurity, Feeling Overwhelmed & Start Posting on Social Media
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- Should you use personal or business accounts when posting on social media? Keep it separate? What should you post? How can I not let negative feedback affect me?
Co-host Melinda Livsey is back for ep. 3 as she wants advice about how to get her social media game on point.
Be passionate about the things you make, but be objective and detached after you finish it.
Melinda Livsey (co-host)
Marks & Maker
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01:10 Do I use personal social media accounts for business?
02:58 When you make something, be passionate about it, but once you put it out in the world, detach from it as if it were someone else's
04:24 You can grow much faster if you observe other people's social media accounts
06:06 Focus and deliver value. Curate work like a magazine editor. Be consistent.
08:50 The secret to gaining a social following is to give value.
10:55 Share your process and your journey to discover impactful moments
12:00 Try to post once a day, and observe the level of engagement
13:34 Should I share something new on single focused accounts?
16:00 You need different strategies for different platforms
18:35 Your design skills and training to help attract viewers
20:44 Tell your story to let people connect and identify with you.
21:35 Find somebody you like and deconstruct their process
21:59 I'm worried about being called out or judged. What should I do?
23:25 Reframe the Objection: Filter out the opinions and pay attention to the constructive critique
25:50 Nothing we do is original - everything you've done, is a reflection of what you have experienced
29:22 What about copyright horror stories?
30:40 Stop focusing on the no's because the no's will get you nowhere
32:00 Get over the idea of "ownership"
34:20 Melinda summarizes next steps and action items
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5 years later, all of this is still relevant. Thanks for making timeless pieces of content!
Exactly. Extreme quality content from Chris. His classes are amazing!
Sharing my work vs sharing work. "There is no MY work." - I feel like this is going to be a huge unlock for people 👏🏼
Chris Do. You have changed my mindset and that is changing my life. never been so confident about myself
👏👏👏👏
100%!!!
This guy literally doesn't know what playing the odds are. He said just cause one animal may be dangerous doesn't mean you shouldn't try.. that's darwinism at its finest... Maybe there is a language barrier. If you can explain how he changed you life.
I will give you nine high fives and sing you a song called don't get duped by sudo imtelctuall dipshits.
God damn it, it's always fear that screws everything up!
Right?! So frustrating.
Carlos Correia seems so doesn't it?!
This man really just wore his sweater inside-out, or an inside-out looking sweater to get me to comment to get more engagement. 900 IQ play.
lmao
We truly do not own anything. Use as much as you can. Improve on some of them if you can and leave for others to take over. Our time here is stipulated already. Drop self preservation and embrace exploration and creativity. Now, this advice is first for me. Bless up and thank you Sir for these simple truths.
I only found out about you days ago, and MAN you share so much value - I have been in this creative block / burn out phase for some time already and just watching your stuff gave me so much pump to go and make something without the pressure of it being good enough which I just firgured out was the root of the block. So refreshing! Keep making these, we are so grateful
He is so calm, those situations would stress me out...
This is without a doubt the best channel on youtube.. applicable and detailed information, for entrepreneurs and designers who want to be empowered in their fields and successful in their businesses. The future is leading a revolution for millennial and future generational growth in creative fields and business in general. I study what each of these brilliant designers say, and I write down, study and apply everything I can. Chris Do, you may not know me, and most of those who've been impacted by your business and the platform you've developed, but I want to say that one day I hope you get to really see how much you've changed my life, thank you
Valuable stuff... I'm an introvert and struggle with sharing my process, struggles etc. but watching these videos and seeing Melinda blossom is therapeutic
Oh she’s on a whole other level now.
6 years later I'm at the same point. Thank you so much for sharing this conversation 🙏
i've avoided Futur vids with Melinda, because her iffyness, insecurities and confusion always made me feel uncomfortable. but its only because there is a huge part of me that is just like her. and its so great how Chris explains how to reframe certain thoughts and self-deprecation into forward thinking and growth oriented angles to help you get through these mental obstacles. I appreciate Melinda and her contribution to the Futur...i totally relate! thank you!
you're the best Chris Do ♥ i'm learning WaY MORE than what you say in your videos from you... I'm learning an attitude and way of thinking... you are a successful person and one of the best examples of "there's room for everyone in Succeed and everyone can be successful TOGETHER" . Thank you so much.
Wow I love this. I hate posting on social media. I don’t feel confident enough or pretty enough to post a selfie. And now I want to launch my own business and thinking about to post on social media makes me feel overwhelmed. Today in age and specialty rn with the pandemic if we don’t have social media we don’t exist. And it’s something I have been preparing for a few months. I get so anxious and overwhelmed on Instagram. I know a lot of people photoshop but I still feel uncomfortable with myself.
Just found this channel and i'm addicted already! As an Architecture student i've needed a channel exactly like this for years. Much love.
welcome. glad to have you.
So many gold nuggets in a 30 mins video.
I'm not in design, but Chris is such an inspiration, and such a captivating speaker, his ideas and mindset is just incredible. I just want to walk next to him all day and learn. And I'm not even in design lol. I'm studying marketing but Chris has really made me interested in design so I've just learned photoshop. I don't know why or how he does it but he's seriously one of the most interesting people I "know". So inspirational, thank you Chris for being public so I can take part of what you do!
Thank you
Chris is like the Obi Wan Kenobi of Design, I often think "what would Chris say?" and just look in my journal where I have lots of notes based on some of my favourite and helpful videos from the channel ;D
Obi dies in the first episode.
Sometimes I hear his voice in my head. Should I be worried?!
Clients are much like sand people, they scare off easily. But soon they return, and with greater numbers.
Technically 4th episode, but the videos you all do are amazing and very interesting and thought provoking thank you
@@thefutur spoiler alert ...
i love the "MY" ideas concept. Thanks Chris, u shared with us.
I had to pause the video so i could comment you almost put me in tear once’s you stated about “we are all arguing about old ideas that’s been borrowed” man your videos bring so much value, I’ve only watched a few videos so far but you offer more real world knowledge than my entire business BA 🙏🏽keep up the great work can’t wait to watch more and grow with your advice/ knowledge
Melinda is amazing as always. I rant over it over and over but I love how she just goes "oh, this one thing sucks, now I know why it sucks and I know where to go to fix it". Love watching this.
Piotr Gawinski thanks. When I say it back it helps me understand it better.
@@melindalivsey1 A fun and productive thing might be to make a quick paragraph comment on this video to 2022 update what effective lessons you've implemented retrospectively, and add a link, and if you make that update succinct then ask Futur to pin it (they will respect you for asking). That's a great way to use social media :)
Probably a bunch of people are wondering what worked for you. (I am 😄)
love this series! Melina's story is so relatable. Chris has so much wisdom, esp when it comes to the process and mindset of filtering out the social media feedback we receive which can consume us and affect us. "We're borrowing, using ideas, technologies, process, methods from people before us, otherwise we'd be reinventing everything all the time. What progress would we make?" Well said!
It amazes me, how everytime I feel like I'm facing a roadblock in my design career and journey, I find something in The Futur channel that can help me overcome it. I had many of the same questions Melinda had and I have found some great advice and tips here. Thank you so much!
For me, the issue is the whole focus thing. I' still in the beginning of my career and I haven't figured out what area in design I love the most and want to focus on, so for the moment, I'm doing branding, print, illustrations and also some motion design and digital painting projects. I'm not sure if having an Instagram account that has this much variation is a good idea ?! ..
Kaouther AKid focus. Curate.
It's called lending a sympathetic ear In a broad sense. Unless he was speaking to you.
Man, there is so much truth and value to your videos, and I can’t tell you enough how appreciative I am that you put this work out there. Thank you for this. 🙏
This video has helped me a lot since i’m someone who has bad anxiety and constantly wants to please my audience, it doesn’t really work out well lol. This has give me a new perspective of social media and how it can work out for me in my own way. He also teaches in a very interactive way were you have to ask questions and reflect on your own personal fears and thoughts. I’ve been struggling with this for y e a r s so this has been a blessing.
Chris Did It! Again! One of the reasons I like the show so much it that it's not pretentious. It's real and resonates. That's the reason I went from randomly bumping into to a video to watching more and subscribing, even commenting. Big up to Melinda.
Thanks, Neon (the guy with the most amazing name).
Neon Nation r u the guy from Argentina?
yup!.. lol
Neon Nation I agree. Without realizing it, I put successful creative professionals on a pedestal. One so high, I couldn't reach with my own work. Chris Do and company have an approachability that empowers me to take my own chances.
Neon Nation Cuando te quisiste hacer el vivo con el nombre que te pusiste te cortaron el rostro diciendote que dejes de parlotear y que hagas la pregunta XD
I dont know if i can be more inspired by someone so direct and straight. That was just simply great and very helpful, as for me i m really confused and all over the place to start and become someone who is sharing creativity and art. But how to make it helpful was the question and why would anyone want to keep up with that, so its very much clear in my head and i m directed right there. Thank you chris so very much.
Chris is like a wind refreshing my mind.
Thanks Chris. This session really enlightened me. I was able to see that I had things that I had been suppressing inside my head that had stopped me from showing my work. This is indeed LIBERATING.
This is a timely post. Even though it is years old, there are plenty of nuggets to learn and follow. It is honest and straightforward about posting and content. This goes against the common talk about constant postings and transferring content from one content to another channel (there is a big name “guru” who stresses otherwise). Chris comes across as humble and honest. Thank you for giving a drop the mic moment about originality. Better MasterClass material from The Futur than from most of the “gurus” I hear from. 🔥
I know this was posted over a year ago but I can't help but thank you both for doing this series. I really appreciate the constructive critical approach Chris is able to bring into these conversations as well as Melinda's bravery and vulnerability to do this for all of us to learn from as well. You both apply incredible wisdom and it is clear what the mission of this conversation is- it is to teach and learn - no unnecessary ego battles :) Thank you so much!
Thank you.
Amazing video. Here are some of the points I got writing down (and some from the description):
Post once a week, but high quality. (Better than more posts a day)
What to share next ? What I'm learning ?
You can repeat the same things but with variety.
Different strategies for different social medias. Dont just repost on instagram same things then on twitter, facebook etc.
Twitter: Use it differently. Example: Use text on an image.
What people are gonna say about my stuff - Judgement ? (Work on social media)
Don't care about other people's opinion. When you make something, be passionate about it, but once you put it out in the world, detach from it as if it were someone else'
What is a critiqe and fact ? Telling things that is incorrent and how you can improve it. People like to throw around opinions. Reframe the Objection:
Filter out the opinions and pay attention to the constructive critique
"You ripped off this X designer" - Because you don't know where something comes from does not make your work original.
Mindset: I just want to learn. I don't really care if I ripped off, I tried making the same.
Nothing we do is original - everything you've done, is a reflection of what you have experienced. Otherwise we would be reinventing what we already invented.
Your design skills and training to help attract viewers
Tell your story to let people connect and identify with you.
Find somebody you like and deconstruct their process.
Copyright - You're not selling on social media. Stop focusing on the no's because the no's will get you nowhere.
Focus on being intentional and sharing.
When putting something out there - Make it valuable. Help somebody. Share the process and journey.
This video really helped me to deconstruct the idea of when sometimes the work I do which eventually end up look alike other artist's work whom I don't know at that time how to defend my work on social media. thank you, Chris Do for all of your thoughtful and amazing content.
WOW!!! SO INSPIRING AND I HAVE SEEN A NEW LIGHT AT THE END OF A TUNNEL I MUST WALK. TO GROW MY BUSINESS AND ASPIRE TO BECOME SO MUCH MORE THAN I ORIGINALLY ANTICIPATED. IN JUST A FEW WORDS CHRIS AND MELINDA, I APPRECIATE YOUR INSIGHTS AND ADVICE NOT ONLY TO EVERYONE BUT MYSELF AS WELL. AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you both so much! Love this show, and this playlist is amazing
I'm listening to it while designing a project for my portfolio and its so inspiring!
This series is exactly what I need right now. I'm at the exact same space in my career as Melinda and it's been so helpful. Thank you.
Appreciate the energy the entire team puts into sharing these lessons with the community. Coming from 12 years as a solo-prenuer transitioning into a staff role I see how much value these lessons add for every role. Great work as always, Chris! Thank you for being a courageous voice that people related to, Melinda! Rock on to all the crew behind the scenes making those two look like the rockstars they are!
*P.S. Thanks for keeping a certain beverage logo out of camera. We can look over the subtle Apple plug.
Thanks Brandon!
Thanks Chris & Melinda! I really appreciate this video. This episode came right on time. I just got laid off from a terrific visual designer job, and I'm trying to get over my insecurities about sharing the process. Lately, It's been more a process grappling mental/emotional insecurities. (Paralysis in Analysis) I'm currently prepping my new portfolio, and I've been stumped/unsure about how potential clients/employers will judge my posts. Your message in this video really helped me reach a new "Ah-ha" moment. I'm deciding to let go of judgment and going to change my approach completely. I'm going to stop fearing and begin sharing more on social media (Linked In, Behance, etc.) Thanks again for the positive and motivational messages!
Steven Mercado bummer about the layoff but it looks like you're on the right path. Keep at it!!
Been applying this methods for over 2 years since we started doing Instagram Quotes & Sayings as our main source of bringing value to people. I believe this is very important, really loved the value you gave us about Originality and Critique as it helped us a lot more to understand things differently. Great show, enjoyed it a lot.
Chris, I found you accidentally, but I truly appreciate the information you share. Information that truly adds value to my life. I find you to be very truthful and authentic. Keep up the good work. Thank you!
She is so lovely and honest. It is a pleasure to watch so open dialog.
Thank you guys for bringing so much clarity, it’s such a relieving feeling to detach yourself from your content. Awesome perspective. Share work, not your work 🤯
So much wisdom in this talk. I really like it! This help me realize on how I should think differently about posting on social medias for my business.
Super awesome series. Very educational. Thank you so much Chris and Melinda
🔛 still trying to Beat the beast. It is for me a daily struggle. Especially when you are not graduated from a design or art school. You always feel like an imposter. But i try to focus on the resolution of my clients issues. And it is a Big accomplishment when you solve their business problem. Thank you so much Chris for your pure quality content. It help me a lot! I have learn so much in 6 month! This format 30min is perfect 😉 keep it up !
Thanks Fabien. You're doing great!
thank you Fabien! will do.
Thank you Chris. This talk is so useful and inspiring. I wish I'd had this kind of advice years ago, I can totally identify with Melinda and her fears!
This was my favorite video thus far!! Your outlook on life, this world and being original is amazing and completely refreshing. You really impacted me in a positive way today. Thank you!
That's awesome Shawna!
Shawna Stanley glad to hear.
Lightning and color grading looks amazing today!
After watching this tutorial, l now have an INSIGHT on how much value is important. Thanks Chris Do
You’re very welcome
"Im in this space to learn, I just want to learn." ----- . Melinda is in a very lucky but well deserved position under your wing. Thanks for this share Maestro Do. Love the ref to Invisibilia by the way. That podcast is solid.
Melinda, I'm following you. Hopefully we get to see more studies soon.
Hey there! Thanks for following along. I'm slowly adding in more studies.
Invisibilia is the best!
Thank you Chris and Melinda, been stuck for quite sometime, not anymore!
Beautiful translation of originality, to say the least. I'm losing sleep being 15 hours, maybe, soaking up your gems of knowlege since you first came up on my screen yesterday. I've considered commenting/asking questions so far but when you brought me near to tear during the topic of what has come before us all, I finally JUST HAD TO say "Thank you, Chris Do".
you're welcome Cara. get some sleep. we'll be here tomorrow and the day after.
I really appreciate the detail in your descriptions, especially those timestamps. It helps for when you reference back easily!
that's our volunteer team at work!
What a wonderful episode! Thank you Chris and Melinda :)
This is great. Freedom. We tend to overthink too much. The complexity is created by us as things are actually so simple in nature.
Solid conversation between you two! I appreciate the knowledge plus @ Chris - THANK YOU for mentioning the historical reference to the USA's land grab from the Native Americans at the end.
Melinda I just post some work and random pictures, thanks for your honesty
I really love all you episode. I'm learning a lot. I like the way you think and the way you put everything to perspective. Thanks for your knowledge and sharing it.
Probably THE MOST VALUABLE STUFF shared on RUclips!
Chris Do, you have made my day! your ideas have thrown light onto "my" and "original" block that I carry.
I'm super excited to ring in the New Year with your thought process expressed here. Thank you Milinda and Chris... wish you all a very happy New Year 2021. Stay blessed...stay safe...
Happy new year! 🎉🎊
I found this video very helpful. Those fears of criticisms are "real" in that they're constantly circling in my head so much so that the topical item I wanted to discuss is no longer relevant. :/ Thanks for doing this Q&A and thanks for the tips on overcoming SM fears. (P.s. I haven't read the comments, so I'm not sure if anyone has addressed it but the topic of conveying emotion creates a lot of anxiety in me. I'm not your classic emotional person comfortable with sharing exclamation points, comfortable sharing opinions with vulnerability, comfortable conveying heightened interest and exuberance. I often find these people get traffic because others identify with that high-energy person... I am high-energy in person, but in writing/videos/content creation the tonality is lacking... :/ I talk about women and diversity in STEM, animal ethics/welfare, conservation biology, and education and public engagement (EPE) topics. These "sell" with an audience when you share the content with exuberance!!
As someone starting out on this journey with similar anxieties I’m curious to know of you ever found an answer/solution?
WOW! The perception of social media and posting broken down! Thank You!
That last part was gold, thank you!! Taking notes, this was great!
Great video! I also have trouble posting on social media , either not be consistent, not having ideas , or not knowing how to make my posts shareable. This video really helped me learn ways I can post on social media more effectively.
I'm so happy it helped you too!
Super helpful. I really appreciate Melinda‘s authenticity, and of course Chris’s wisdom. Thank you both!
Thank you
I’ve been thinking of what the future holds for RUclips and I just found it. This type of content. Imagine a 30 to 1hr video like this in a world of 5-10minute videos and still out stand them all. Your content defies the trends. I knew it is possible to not be limited into 5-10minutes and yet have viewers so glued. Love your content!!
So much gold in these videos! Thanks for sharing.
This is so profound! So glad Chris you shared this gold!
My pleasure
I recently discovered this channel and I must say it has blown me away in a very positive manner. Thanks for sharing all this great information, I will certainly use it to grow my own business! Keep up the great work!
good luck Nico.
I'm nowhere near of being a designer or other creative person. I'm just interest in creative topics and beginning to learn and find out if and what I can do. Therefor I watch a lot of Chris' videos with more overall topics. Like this one. I'm always amazed by the quality of the production, the professionalism and the knowledge, wisdom that can be found in these videos. I'll always take something away that I find helpful and memorable including a good feeling by just watching Chris talk and interact with other people. To see how he sparks thoughts and inspires people to come up with their own solutions. And in a natural, kind, friendly way. Truly amazing! And it's for free!!
Thank you Michael
And you still care so much about your work and your audience to like and comment within minutes on a 2 year old video. Lesson:How to become and stay connected and build a true following. Thanks 🙏
I got so much value from this video. Thank you so much for sharing !
I always find so much I can share with with others, identify with or learn from when I watch your videos. Thanks for validating what I am doing and keeping me in a mode of forever-growing. - Dax
Thanks again Melinda and Chris. Especially the last part about detaching yourself from your work is very key. Thanks for that tip!
Ruben S thanks for watching!
Ruben S it's one of my secrets to success.
Aired 3 years ago and still relateable. Thank you
This was way more heady (in a good way) than I anticipated. Chris is the Naval of the design/creative pros world. Thanks for the brilliant advice and inspirational zen philosophy!
Love the “borrowing” philosophy, good stuff!
This whole series is help, but wow this one was needed!
im not into design and creative line, but Chris words just inspiring in the matter of continuous learning and being productive in life pay less attention to unhelpful critics out there. Thanks Chris!
I am always going to carry a notebook and a pen while watching your videos. Thank you Chris, I love you❤️
This is the lesson I’ve been looking for. I love how it’s explained well and ,as someone who is very anxious and self aware, I can relate well with Melinda story. I’m going to put this to practice and come back to it later
Chris, the more I watch these vidoes I am all the more amazed by your though process. You're the guy to emulate.
thanks man!
Really wish I found this sooner! This is exactly the kind of discussion I need to myself focused and on track, so thank you so much!!
Wow. I found this video at the perfect time. This is the high quality content I come to RUclips for. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This series is just... just... well, I don't even know english word that is good enough to describe it!
Please, keep it up!
Mateusz Broniarek you got it!
Mateusz Broniarek lol. Ty. You can use thesaurus to find the word. :)
The Futur Yeah, but expressing the struggle of finding proper word brought additional emotion to the comment ;) I just really appreciate it!!
Thank you guys! :)
I don't normally comment on videos, but I just want to thank you so much for sharing everything this information. I find myself struggling with so many of the issues that you discuss, and you handle them in such a logical, straightforward way. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
you're welcome. thanks for commenting!
Chris Do. I like that you are focused at what you do. You seem serious at sight. But kind-hearted. Tenacious ❤️
this guy is a genius in his field, thank you for the videos!
Amazing, especially the part of "originality", this help me a lot. Many thanks Melinda and Chris
Thank you Chris. I soooo needed this
Why am I just finding this channel? I love it.
Welcome to the Futur
How timeless this video is!
thanks for sharing! Super insightful and feels very honest.
Loved every minute of this video! Thank you!
Totally like your opinion. I am just finishing graphic design and when I dont have class and when I got to work I just watch your videos!
Of everything that I have consumed on this channel, the messages here have been the most inspirational. I'm always compelled to learn and practice. I can feel my scope growing. But today, I am stronger. I have an urge to be seen and heard. I appreciate what you doing. Thank you.
That's amazing. You're growing!
This is awesome, learned so much
I've been struggling to share my process and journey recently, but this video has helped me understand what I need to get out of my shell.
I'll commit to sharing value from now!
Thanks Chris!
I’ve been binge watching your videos since yesterday and I got to say I feel so much better about myself now, seeing that I operate with the same mindset as Chris Do suggests to his guests in The Futur. Thank you for putting out great content m, Chris!
Glad to hear
more Melinda please!!
we just gave you this ep. next video drops next week.
Stop being logical! We want more!
:)
@@melindalivsey1 I like her honesty and clarity, i want to work with her
WAY MORE MELINDA PLEASE!
I am just amazed with how much value and content you give on this channel. I mean people are selling the same information that you give for free. Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome