Stop being a perfectionist

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • I've been stuck in a creative rut for nearly a year. It's taken a while, but I've finally decided to let go of my perfectionism and start doing what I love again.
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Комментарии • 3,6 тыс.

  • @projectprestigemediaprod
    @projectprestigemediaprod 5 лет назад +2152

    YOU have no idea how happy I am that this video got put into my recommended.

  • @davix7spfc
    @davix7spfc 5 лет назад +1431

    "The mind of a perfectionist is always in pain"

  • @ROGUEyoutube
    @ROGUEyoutube 4 года назад +599

    When you aim for perfection, you'll discover it's a moving target.

    • @iamabominati0n970
      @iamabominati0n970 4 года назад +28

      fuck that's a good one.

    • @ra-gb8xo
      @ra-gb8xo 4 года назад +10

      Except if you used m14 your aim will be badass

    • @zofiago6767
      @zofiago6767 2 года назад +3

      Thanks so much for this comment! I knew it, but for some reason it hit me harder now... And I'm going to use it for perfectionism and my inner pressure that I should think about others (not my passions only), "how to save the world"/people pleasing, instead of just focusing on what I want - but it's like with perfectionism, it will be never enough, if I do morel there will be always more... Because perfectionism and people pleasing is just in our heads, and if we listen to them, there will be always more to achieve or help... but if we listen to our hearts it will always be enough 🤗

    • @CombraStudios
      @CombraStudios 2 года назад +2

      Inevitably, one day you'll laugh at what you once viewed as a perfect goal

    • @joshuabautch8936
      @joshuabautch8936 Год назад +1

      When you adopt perfectionism all you do is literally shift the goal post

  • @97Ecstasy
    @97Ecstasy 5 лет назад +1594

    "When you look at yourself in the mirror you don't see what everyone else sees" - Good point

    • @csyd22
      @csyd22 5 лет назад

      DERP

    • @artigate-studio
      @artigate-studio 5 лет назад +1

      exactly

    • @XGoken
      @XGoken 5 лет назад +3

      Medrea Aurel well I’m only self conscious about what *I’m* seeing... I couldn’t really care less about what others do

    • @mobirom4338
      @mobirom4338 5 лет назад

      @Medrea Aurel,foarte bun....

    • @creepybeat
      @creepybeat 4 года назад +2

      always remember, nobody is perfect. no matter how much you try, at the end of the day you just did your best.
      just do your best and someday people will recognize you. I'm hoping this.

  • @Jamesmatthews
    @Jamesmatthews 4 года назад +458

    'When its not your own story, it isn't as scary to put into the world'. Never a truer word spoken

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  4 года назад +43

      It’s a fear within all of us. Seems like no matter how many videos we create, it’s still difficult to overcome. But in some ways I believe that fear drives us to try harder

    • @fortunealaoma3799
      @fortunealaoma3799 3 года назад +1

      @@RyanKao You inspire me, just know that.

    • @damndude7030
      @damndude7030 3 года назад +1

      so true

  • @brianwu6002
    @brianwu6002 4 года назад +146

    "When it isn't your own story, it isn't as scary to put out in the world." - So true

  • @adelwalid9402
    @adelwalid9402 4 года назад +2066

    Man these youtube recommendations are getting personal...

  • @josephkabi1229
    @josephkabi1229 5 лет назад +313

    3:08 "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes, and Art is knowing which ones to keep ..."
    - DEEP! INSPIRING!

    • @Saleh_Sofiya
      @Saleh_Sofiya 5 лет назад

      👍👍👍

    • @Avntdr9
      @Avntdr9 5 лет назад +1

      can you explain a bit for me so i can understand it better

    • @josephkabi1229
      @josephkabi1229 5 лет назад +8

      @@Avntdr9 Yeah, what he meant was: being a creative person is not always getting that or this thing perfect but trying new things, failing sometimes, mistakes, accidents, getting out of your comfort zone. And your artistic sense will tell you when something just sounds/looks or feels right (worthy of your public) even tho it was an accident or a mistake a first

  • @DARKcarlos1
    @DARKcarlos1 2 года назад +64

    I saw this video two years ago, and still watching it sometimes because every phrase in this video is carefully placed and has so much value

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  2 года назад +11

      Always appreciate hearing this. We all need a reminder from time to time.

    • @SFasakapa
      @SFasakapa 2 года назад

      same commenting this now after seeing this video few years ago and try finding it again

  • @JustDavidMinistries
    @JustDavidMinistries 4 года назад +452

    I can’t believe you spent all the time creating this message for someone like me that you never knew existed. Thank you so much for this beautiful life-saving video. New subscriber

    • @Lukeparkerhill
      @Lukeparkerhill 4 года назад +5

      JustDavidMinistries EXACTLY HOW I FEEL.

    • @JustDavidMinistries
      @JustDavidMinistries 4 года назад +1

      Luke Livez Let’s believe in ourselves and go out there greatness

    • @creepybeat
      @creepybeat 4 года назад

      YES! all i want to do is do my BEST.

    • @flame00range
      @flame00range 4 года назад

      5months later- BIG SAME

  • @mohammad7339
    @mohammad7339 5 лет назад +398

    youtube algorithms went inside my brain to recommend me this video.

    • @tuchap
      @tuchap 5 лет назад +2

      the same here

    • @akhirulfajar
      @akhirulfajar 4 года назад

      the thing here

    • @dgaphotographyrsa
      @dgaphotographyrsa 4 года назад

      same here

    • @kamal-nf3jj
      @kamal-nf3jj 4 года назад

      same hereee

    • @JAK-rb6jc
      @JAK-rb6jc 4 года назад

      generally stated by people who only have ephemeral and superficial interests.

  • @xplainprocom
    @xplainprocom 4 года назад +304

    Don't aim for perfection.
    Aim for 'better than yesterday'.
    ― Izey Victoria Odiase

    • @kankeris02
      @kankeris02 4 года назад +7

      But what if it can't get better than yesterday?

    • @camilocf8267
      @camilocf8267 4 года назад +4

      @@kankeris02 Try your best then.

    • @Amanda-qe5lj
      @Amanda-qe5lj 4 года назад +1

      @@kankeris02 there's always a way, even if it's 1% (and 1% better every day is the best way to approach everything)

    • @roomijsjeeee
      @roomijsjeeee 4 года назад

      My Nontraditional Life exactly

    • @bettereveryday3315
      @bettereveryday3315 4 года назад +6

      Aim for Better Everyday :)

  • @jeffreyzie
    @jeffreyzie 5 лет назад +130

    "I stopped viewing my work as an artist & started viewing it as a judge." Right on point. 💯

  • @justinahurry
    @justinahurry 5 лет назад +346

    "It's not that I didn't have ideas or want to create, it's just that when it's not your own story it is not as scary to put out into the world." OMG. THIS. RESONATES. WITH ME SO WELL.

    • @GolderiQ
      @GolderiQ 5 лет назад +8

      Justina S just wanna say I read your comment at the same time he was saying it in the video 👍

    • @attaboyroy21
      @attaboyroy21 5 лет назад

      Justina S facts

    • @rupertknoop
      @rupertknoop 5 лет назад

      GolderiQ same

    • @kinseydesignsbrands
      @kinseydesignsbrands 4 года назад +1

      Literally burst into tears when he said that.

  • @robertsroberts8038
    @robertsroberts8038 4 года назад +291

    This is true. There's a saying about this: "better done than perfect".

    • @simplenotes2393
      @simplenotes2393 4 года назад +7

      done now is better than perfect never

    • @xxstormxx56
      @xxstormxx56 3 года назад

      no i don't agree, i want to be perfect

  • @StatK
    @StatK 5 лет назад +151

    The irony is that this is the most perfect video I've ever seen.

    • @shl9322
      @shl9322 4 года назад +4

      that the point that he is trying to say even it looks perfect to the eyes of others it's not perfect in his eyes

    • @chandramoharana467
      @chandramoharana467 4 года назад

      Bro can you plz tell me the music name

  • @shorty235z
    @shorty235z 5 лет назад +520

    "Stop being a perfectionist"
    - tell that to my boss.

    • @John-sp9if
      @John-sp9if 5 лет назад +6

      your life is scary

    • @maximobistoyong3600
      @maximobistoyong3600 5 лет назад +9

      Hahahaha! Is your boss a Korean or what?

    • @harorudo0816
      @harorudo0816 5 лет назад +3

      *gets fired*

    • @ferdiemvira
      @ferdiemvira 5 лет назад +3

      chill dude, no one until this video came out knows how to not being a perfectionist. me, you and the rest of the audiences.. so, why you just stay in the place that doesn't make you feels happy.. its up to you now (:

    • @harorudo0816
      @harorudo0816 5 лет назад

      @@ferdiemvira lemme flex real quick i actually stopped being a perfectionist by myself with no help

  • @shsxna
    @shsxna 4 года назад +467

    "The mind of a Perfectionist is always in Pain".
    - G Eazy

  • @AntonNordstrand
    @AntonNordstrand 5 лет назад +264

    Wow this is so relatable, I don't know how many hours I've spent on videos that never make it to the light of day due to being scared of other peoples judgement. Also the video is a masterpiece and you can tell that it comes from the heart!

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  5 лет назад +2

      Anton Nordstrand much love 🖤

    • @RoyaltyProductionsDA
      @RoyaltyProductionsDA 5 лет назад +1

      Keep working on getting things perfect (the exact way you want them). your skills will increase and eventually whatever your working on you’ll speed up in finishing it to that perfect final state..

    • @CalebRoyal
      @CalebRoyal 5 лет назад +1

      Anton Nordstrand I can relate so hard! I’m glad I’m not alone

    • @Saleh_Sofiya
      @Saleh_Sofiya 5 лет назад

      👍👍👍

    • @tnrcadmar5828
      @tnrcadmar5828 5 лет назад

      I see...

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo 5 лет назад +276

    Creativity is the courage to make mistake.
    Mistake is natural;
    regret is foolish.

    • @lil2faded
      @lil2faded 5 лет назад

      love this

    • @lzx18999
      @lzx18999 5 лет назад

      I'll put it on my FB status

    • @iceseic
      @iceseic 5 лет назад

      Probably never heard one's life turning point because of regret

    • @iceseic
      @iceseic 5 лет назад

      No need to experienced it yourself, but i can imagine that there are many peoples who became better just by that

    • @WorldKeepsSpinnin
      @WorldKeepsSpinnin 5 лет назад +4

      Creativity is true intelligence, Remember that.

  • @davidmbugua6994
    @davidmbugua6994 4 года назад +63

    "When you look in the mirror you don't see what everyone sees; you're overly critical of every detail and we all wish we could change something we see..." That hit so hard, there is always a change that can be made.

  • @RyanKao
    @RyanKao  5 лет назад +752

    I think 6 months was a little too long of a break. It's time to come back ❤

    • @Farroutman1
      @Farroutman1 5 лет назад +4

      Welcome back! This video was exactly what I needed to hear.

    • @DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley
      @DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley 5 лет назад

      Ryan Kao, i always INSTANTLY look @ your videos whenever wherever i see the notification. I like your videos, so welcome back and i am looking forward to see more

    • @PaulFeinberg
      @PaulFeinberg 5 лет назад +1

      Ryan Kao Yea!!!!!!! I started loosing hope there. Welcome back bro!

    • @jocanada4thAveFilms
      @jocanada4thAveFilms 5 лет назад +1

      Ryan Kao welcome back 🙏🏾

    • @OGtalks
      @OGtalks 5 лет назад +1

      I really love this post . I’ll tell you one think that really helped me personally . I saw a Gary Vee post on insta ; someone was complaining and he said ; do you have any idea how many people have it worst than you ; billions !! It really killed me because it’s so true .. you and me ; we live in a western world where we have everything and we’re still not happy . I changed my perspective a while back but this sentence just solidified shit .. anyway , I miss your videos homie . Chin up !! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

  • @devendra.sanghavi
    @devendra.sanghavi 5 лет назад +156

    This is useful and i'm lucky i got this in my recommendations

  • @jadeabove
    @jadeabove 4 года назад +301

    That RUclips algorithm really figured me out, huh.

    • @JustinEspejo
      @JustinEspejo 4 года назад +2

      Same thoughts man! Haha!

    • @danplace8226
      @danplace8226 4 года назад +1

      Jade Above same......finally

    • @ricachuuuu
      @ricachuuuu 4 года назад +1

      Me too lol

    • @shahnazwm
      @shahnazwm 3 года назад +1

      😪😪

    • @jadeabove
      @jadeabove 3 года назад +4

      Thanks for liking my dysfunctional comment.

  • @comedyfilesug
    @comedyfilesug 5 лет назад +37

    Ooh God, I can't thank RUclips enough for recommending this. This is exactly what i have been going through for almost 2 years now. Been looking everywhere to get help, to get motivation, to kill my self judgement and I couldn't see any hope. I wish I could subscribe to your channel a million times, this video has given energy yet made me emotional at the same time. I felt like you were telling my own story. I should rise up the way you have decided to. Whatever we go through, there is always someone out there going through the same. Thank you Ryan Kao

    • @artigate-studio
      @artigate-studio 5 лет назад

      What did you do to solve this problem? I've been feeling it for almost one year.

  • @4Pyuh
    @4Pyuh 5 лет назад +256

    "Perfectionism is an anchor"
    I will remember that.

    • @Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.
      @Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. 5 лет назад +7

      Perfectionism*

    • @PinguExpert
      @PinguExpert 5 лет назад +6

      @@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. I pressed on "view replies" knowing that I am going to see this haha

    • @monzerfaisal3673
      @monzerfaisal3673 5 лет назад +3

      @@PinguExpert Same

    • @Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.
      @Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. 5 лет назад +2

      @@PinguExpert It's kinda ironic, being a perfectionist in a video telling you to stop being one.

    • @4Pyuh
      @4Pyuh 5 лет назад +1

      @@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. opps sorry 😂

  • @dcvibes6655
    @dcvibes6655 4 года назад +487

    Trying to be a perfectionist lowers your self esteem.

    • @MuffineousMuffin
      @MuffineousMuffin 4 года назад +18

      it doesn't matter because I can't go any lower

    • @gabryalato
      @gabryalato 4 года назад +5

      @@MuffineousMuffin That's the perfect situation to stand up and climb the ladder. I assure you that there's no better situation to learn something than this one.

    • @Manim8
      @Manim8 4 года назад +4

      @@MuffineousMuffin Gabriele is right, if you're at the bottom of the ladder, the only way you can go is up! All the steps are there, you just need to climb them, and as you do it with confidence, break each step so you can't go back down!

    • @miftahuljanah3344
      @miftahuljanah3344 4 года назад +1

      True

    • @DeathDeserter
      @DeathDeserter 4 года назад

      @@gabryalato Easy for you to say that... Mine is so low it doesn't exist anymore... 😑

  • @muhammadumair8154
    @muhammadumair8154 5 лет назад +151

    "I'll Never be Able to show you exactly what i see in my head" Ohh Brother I know ... Sometimes when you are looking at something from a certain angle you just want to capture it but you can't or sometimes when you have an idea which needs to be done perfectly but no one can execute it .. Damn that feeling of Disappointment

    • @zaidaldweiriproductions5416
      @zaidaldweiriproductions5416 5 лет назад +1

      this is so true

    • @jtjdt
      @jtjdt 5 лет назад

      Just find some psilocybin and that will never be an issue again.

    • @zaidaldweiriproductions5416
      @zaidaldweiriproductions5416 5 лет назад

      @@jtjdt HAHAHAHA BET

    • @artigate-studio
      @artigate-studio 5 лет назад

      ​@@jtjdtpsilocybin? What does it mean?

    • @jtjdt
      @jtjdt 5 лет назад

      Artigate Studio it’s this substance that temporarily removes most of our ability to judge.

  • @review5788
    @review5788 5 лет назад +182

    Worth my 4 minutes. Didn't move my eyes even for a secont. hats off.

  • @richiemarsh
    @richiemarsh 4 года назад +31

    "When it's not your own story, it isn't as scary to put into the world..." Very true Ryan!

  • @reynemanzano
    @reynemanzano 5 лет назад +67

    "You hear a lot of people call themselves perfectionists, and usually it's said as some sort of humble brag, but for me perfectionism was an anchor. The thought of making mistakes was paralyzing." Great insight. Keep it up bro

  • @KillDeathRatioDJ
    @KillDeathRatioDJ 5 лет назад +44

    the title alone caught me, i am a perfectionist and lots of my stress is caused by this.

  • @gabrielkoi4868
    @gabrielkoi4868 4 года назад +25

    I've been in the same situation... I love to produce music and to play piano but I've never published anything related to it. Every time I finished a song I would have noticed a small detail that stopped me from publishing it. I was also afraid of others judging me for what I was doing. Luckily for some reason, I actually managed to get out of this "mental block" and I'm starting a new project here on RUclips. Guys if you feel like you have a cool hobby or passion, try to improve but within some limits otherwise, you will be stuck in this circle and it's very hard to get out of it. The quarantine helped me to think about all the stuff I could do while being at home and for some reason, my creativity increased like never before. Follow your dreams and do what you like, stop caring about what others think, YOU ARE UNIQUE.

    • @meetugupta9783
      @meetugupta9783 Год назад +1

      hey, I stuck in this perfectionism. plss help mee and guide me

    • @john.lakeman
      @john.lakeman Год назад

      I’m in the same boat, but I play guitar and produce and I can’t bring myself to finish a song because I tried to make everything perfect

  • @Henbu
    @Henbu 5 лет назад +87

    fire my dawg, this hit hard, glad to see you coming back

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  5 лет назад +3

      Henbu thanks brotha. Pumped for what’s to come

    • @8thLife
      @8thLife 5 лет назад

      Yessss

  • @isaacchun965
    @isaacchun965 5 лет назад +45

    The mistakes in a masterpiece are only visible to the artist.
    Great video man. A lot of people could learn something valuable from this even if they aren't creatives.

  • @GearsandGasoline
    @GearsandGasoline 4 года назад +51

    Wow, FANTASTIC VIDEO! You really nailed it!

  • @BrandonSallinger
    @BrandonSallinger 5 лет назад +200

    And I hope the next video you make is just as imperfect 🖤

  • @cwaskyinitiative7003
    @cwaskyinitiative7003 5 лет назад +24

    "Perfectionism is an anchor" is probably the best thing I've heard this year. Something that's worth saying it to yourself over and over again in every phases of your life. So many people are held back because of that.

  • @drSaraNouh
    @drSaraNouh 4 года назад +9

    can we just take a moment to appreciate the editing skills! omg editing goals.

  • @wolfingitdown2047
    @wolfingitdown2047 5 лет назад +5

    Man, I really needed this. Thank you for helping convince others to drop the shackles they've put on their own hands.

  • @kingofthedong3908
    @kingofthedong3908 5 лет назад +94

    "Imperfect is perfect."
    It make the others learn the mistakes ,it makes you strive for higher achievement

  • @marshall8733
    @marshall8733 4 года назад +1

    Perfectionism is what holding me back to learn and create new things. Everytime things did not go to what i envision, even though those are minor mistakes or something, i tend not to continue. I have this problem for a very long time now but i just discovered it. For some reason i am happy that i finally knew what is really wrong to me because atleast i know where to start.

  • @DamianAI9
    @DamianAI9 5 лет назад +512

    The school system is training you to be a perfectionist, That's the problem of today.
    The school system is outdated, nowadays we need minds that are free and have great Ideas/potentials to change the world

    • @konstimagreis
      @konstimagreis 5 лет назад +5

      Sorry can't like that because of 69 perfection, but you're right

    • @DamianAI9
      @DamianAI9 5 лет назад +2

      @@konstimagreis no need any more to hold, the 69 ratio just broken

    • @jomppe1459
      @jomppe1459 5 лет назад +12

      i'm so glad i figured out I don't need to get straight A's from every subject. I'd rather spend my time doing something i love and work on that, than bust my ass off for a grade that won't matter in the long shot.

    • @DontbeF00Iish
      @DontbeF00Iish 5 лет назад +7

      The school system is outdated! The biggest block of creativity is the fear of failure and they root it in us so hard. Companies want creative people and yet they dont force school systems to change :/
      Well, now its our homework to change ourselves, just like with enlightenment, everybody has to do it on its own.

    • @DamianAI9
      @DamianAI9 5 лет назад +3

      @@DontbeF00Iish the school system is preparing you to work for a company, not to make one that is a problem to. Its like they want us to be poor and not successfully

  • @donovan8530
    @donovan8530 5 лет назад +145

    “I’m never pleased with anything I’m a perfectionist, it’s part of who I am” -Micheal Jackson

    • @nivanhossain1032
      @nivanhossain1032 5 лет назад +6

      was them kids perfect as well then?

    • @divinityinversace
      @divinityinversace 5 лет назад +2

      Nivan your ignorance sure is

    • @chazyeast6819
      @chazyeast6819 5 лет назад +3

      Nivan hossain the cover up was perfect

    • @nivanhossain1032
      @nivanhossain1032 5 лет назад

      @@divinityinversace just a joke. sorry for triggering you. In all seriousness there is a lot of believable facts in the matter but at the same time, no one's there to defend him anymore and some people are just after the money so yeah

    • @waynefilkins8394
      @waynefilkins8394 5 лет назад

      He seems to have come to terms at it long ago though because he wouldn't release so many songs otherwise.

  • @uzair7206
    @uzair7206 4 года назад +86

    0:40 "when it isn't your story, it isn't as scary to put into the world." - Damn man that is so accurate....I have a few project ideas that I just don't want to pursue because I am afraid they won't come through.

    • @fahadahmed480
      @fahadahmed480 4 года назад

      SAME with me, i also have few projects in mind but not persuading them

    • @yungkg3495
      @yungkg3495 4 года назад +4

      do it. I dare you

    • @uzair7206
      @uzair7206 4 года назад

      @@yungkg3495 thanks buddy I plan on making a feasibility let's see how things progress....

    • @uzair7206
      @uzair7206 4 года назад +1

      @@fahadahmed480 yeah I get it buddy, but I hope that you'll find your way and figure out what to do and how to go about it...

    • @JSB24
      @JSB24 4 года назад

      Do them bro! Take the dive! I've also been procrastinating lots, I make music but have never actually released any, even tho I know that I'm just as good as the other mainstream artists out there! But life it to be explored, no point looking back at life when you're 70+ years old and regretting not doing that thing that you always wanted. Follow your passions, the rest will follow

  • @farazahmed7
    @farazahmed7 5 лет назад +53

    If anyone's wondering what the song name is. It's falls by Odesza

  • @Brandon-qg1ro
    @Brandon-qg1ro 5 лет назад +50

    Hugh Jackman said this on the roundtable: A Perfectionist is another way of saying ur insecure. Cause lets face it, what have we ever done that is perfect.

  • @gravityseer6553
    @gravityseer6553 4 года назад +5

    This message resonates within me and where i've been at as a creator for over a year. its too easy to become obsessed with the idea that less than perfect content must be deleted and started from scratch. the important message, the thing to remember, is that for each of us.. creating is an ever evolving process and each piece builds a foundation for the next... great work will come, with time and persistence.

  • @drSaraNouh
    @drSaraNouh 5 лет назад +38

    THIS. IS. INSANE.
    the idea, the shooting, the editing, the music, your words, it’s just so breathtaking 😍ill definitely step by this video every now and then for inspiration!
    successfully inspired a youtuber here✨

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  5 лет назад +1

      Sara Nouh much love 🖤

  • @RishavBhattacharya
    @RishavBhattacharya 5 лет назад +7

    "When it's not your own story, it isn't as scary to put into the world"
    That makes so much sense Ryan. I'm glad you made it through. I'm going through similar things, and I will make it through too. All the best man, you've got this.

  • @vanell3570
    @vanell3570 4 года назад +8

    This hit deep for me.
    For me, perfectionism is also an anchor. It has stopped projects that I wanted to do so many times throughout my life. I was afraid of making mistakes and failing. The fear is paralyzing as you say. I'm still trying to accept the inevitable flaw in my work. Trying to scrounge up the courage to put my work out there. Thank you for this video.

  • @searchatlas
    @searchatlas 5 лет назад +49

    "Done is better than perfect" :) great video!

    • @Dylanklinemusic
      @Dylanklinemusic 4 года назад

      Su don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good :)

  • @christiancruzz
    @christiancruzz 5 лет назад +5

    These imperfect creative edits only give the video more character and uniqueness! You may be able to tell what is not perfect and what is, but I definitely can't! Another great video my guy! Keep it up, and welcome back!!

  • @Syn
    @Syn 4 года назад +53

    Love this video man! I myself have been on a rut for a year and a half and stopped uploading because I kept telling myself I wasn't good enough or what I create will never be good enough and it got me really depressed. Lately, I have been doing better and I've forgiven myself and finally understood that it's okay to make mistakes and it's normal that we all have our own flaws. Gary Vaynerchuck's content helped me a LOT in the past months and I hope your video does the same to other fellow aspiring creators. Amazing talent, you're the best keep up the work :)

    • @iamdrid7231
      @iamdrid7231 4 года назад +1

      YOU CAN DO IT!!! RANDOM SUPPORT FROM A RANDOM GUY!!!

    • @iamdrid7231
      @iamdrid7231 4 года назад +1

      YOU CAN DO IT!!! RANDOM SUPPORT FROM A RANDOM GUY!!!

    • @afifatariq8773
      @afifatariq8773 2 года назад

      come back please!!!

  • @davemaniego5532
    @davemaniego5532 4 года назад +19

    "Over time I realize that the thing holding me back was perfectionism"
    You motivated me a lot. Thank you for making this video. New subscriber

  • @drSaraNouh
    @drSaraNouh 4 года назад +5

    MY DAY IS BLESSED AFTER WATCHING THIS!
    SO INSPIRING
    honestly i’m mind blown! one of my goals is to work with you!

  • @MikeChudley
    @MikeChudley 4 года назад

    I watched this video when it came out last year but felt myself needing to hear this again, thanks Ryan.

  • @rockinchick1219
    @rockinchick1219 5 лет назад +57

    Wow this came into my recommended at the most perfect time

    • @MrMemo7037
      @MrMemo7037 5 лет назад +4

      Kaitana stop being a perfectionist, any time is good enough

    • @zaaris215
      @zaaris215 4 года назад

      @@MrMemo7037 😜😜

  • @raz0229
    @raz0229 5 лет назад +147

    Everybody who took it the wrong way,
    The title interprets as: *_"Stop trying to be a perfectionist. Flawlessness makes you imperfect"_*

  • @futurehousecloud
    @futurehousecloud 4 года назад +58

    this is so amazing man! Keep it up :o

  • @JeremySry
    @JeremySry 5 лет назад +12

    Man. This hit home so hard for me. One of the main reasons why I stopped making videos for myself since 2016-17... Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @davidstephens820
    @davidstephens820 4 года назад +4

    "Perfection is a measure on how well something does what it is intended to do" - I love that.
    and I subscribed as soon as I heard Odesza - Falls, one of my fav tracks.

  • @ClaireSamuelsVA
    @ClaireSamuelsVA 3 года назад +1

    This is fantastic!! I struggle a LOT with perfectionism and no accomplishment is ever enough. It can be very disheartening, but I need to keep in mind that my best IS enough.

  • @alejandrosilvafilmmaker2319
    @alejandrosilvafilmmaker2319 5 лет назад +9

    Finally man! Missed you dude. Love the raw start

  • @tim8241
    @tim8241 5 лет назад +4

    I find myself being a perfectionist for a long time, this video made me realise that what you see as "not perfect" other people may see as "perfect". And also that you can make mistakes... Thanks Ryan for putting this out! Very inspirational video!

  • @Michiel1980
    @Michiel1980 7 месяцев назад +1

    Talking about stop being a perfectionist. And then you make a video which hits you in the hart. You just found perfection my friend.

  • @nnataliered
    @nnataliered 4 года назад +3

    I really felt this. Being a perfectionist, I always feel like I'm not good enough or that my work isn't good enough. It's so easy to get in your own way and never reach your full potential. Thank you for this video :)

  • @Worthy-of-cringe
    @Worthy-of-cringe 2 года назад +8

    Well, I found you're channel and I really like it dude! I am in the same place I am literally scratching a video cuz its too cheezy rn. Being a perfectionist and being my own worst critic defines 100% thanks dude!

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  2 года назад +2

      Appreciate this! Best of luck to you!

  • @Kxvesh1
    @Kxvesh1 6 месяцев назад

    4 years and still the best video out there , reminding us to be us and don't be afraid to express ourselves in this world. Thank you for this beautiful message man! I was always afraid to post videos due to people judging but now i just do it , it's not perfect , it's not as i wanted but as long it reaches the people , the video did the job. I stopped judging my work and let people do it instead even though i can see lot of changes or improvements which could be made. I stopped aiming for the perfect video. People view stuff differently from you and things you see as flaws are things people don't even notice or don't mind. i don't know if this will ever be replied, i just wanted to know if we can use this message as an audio for a video..

  • @damiesdiary
    @damiesdiary 5 лет назад +16

    I saw the yellow and black buses peculiar to Nigeria!!!!
    Much love from Lagos, Nigeria from an old subbie

    • @RyanKao
      @RyanKao  5 лет назад +4

      Damie Alabi 🇳🇬 Nigeria cinematic video coming soon!

    • @EmekaEkwuribe
      @EmekaEkwuribe 5 лет назад +1

      @@RyanKao Wow!!! You came to Nigeria? You should have told us, we could have had a meet-up or something! Much love also from Lagos Nigeria.

  • @dominiquedorsey4137
    @dominiquedorsey4137 5 лет назад +5

    Yay you’re finally back. You’re def one of my favorite youtubers on here. Keep pushing. Your content is always dope and I missed your visuals 🤟🏾

  • @DvjKaa
    @DvjKaa Год назад +1

    This video is so underrated, some really nice shots and the idea of confronting your flaws by facing them in such a creative way is very inspiring, thank you

  • @VinayGill
    @VinayGill 5 лет назад +211

    " I've finally decided to let go of my perfectionism and start doing what I love again."

    • @valdbagina2273
      @valdbagina2273 5 лет назад +12

      Vinay same I started beating my meat again

    • @artis8327
      @artis8327 5 лет назад

      @@valdbagina2273 tb.

  • @LONEWOLFFILMS
    @LONEWOLFFILMS 5 лет назад +21

    😢💔 I’ve been going through this for two years. I finally made the same decision 🙏🏿 glad I’m not the only one

  • @mathewomolo
    @mathewomolo 3 года назад +1

    "I will never be able to show you exactly what I see in my head". That's it for me, and I feel frustrated sometimes that people aren't seeing it as I saw it.

  • @3301-k2u
    @3301-k2u 5 лет назад +7

    The message, narration, music, and cinematography is Dope man! I can see a bit of kold style and it`s a very inspiring vid mate

  • @RoccoCaruso
    @RoccoCaruso 5 лет назад +5

    Imperfect perfection is better than perfection in my eyes.
    I’m so hyped that you’re back, keep it up!

  • @MrGhost-ny5jn
    @MrGhost-ny5jn 4 года назад +2

    So well said....we all think the same....and the fear of not being perfect in a thing stops us from doing it. But the reality is that nothing is perfect, the whole idea of something being perfect is the biggest lie we believe but we gotta trust ourselves and deliver the absolute best that we can...... loved your video.
    - Your new subscriber ♥️

  • @reiniskaspars3022
    @reiniskaspars3022 5 лет назад +7

    I always knew that i had the right skills and knowledge but just like you said - sometimes i see this idea in my head and if it doesn't come out as i imagined it i don't try working on it any further and just drop the project...This video inspired me so much and i'm sorry if i make a similar one after 2 years. Thanks man, you're great

  • @8thLife
    @8thLife 5 лет назад +6

    Ryan! So glad to see an upload from you; was legit thinking about you a couple weeks ago.
    Your work is incredible; keep doing whatever makes you happy. ❤

  • @astridnavarrete7284
    @astridnavarrete7284 4 года назад +1

    This made me cry. I’ve been going through the same creative blocks. Instead of expressing myself boldly like I wan to, ive been allowing the pressure of an audience to stop me. Even if no one watches me, I FKN LOOOOVE CREATING!!!! THANK YIU FIR THIS FRESH PERSPECTIVE!!!!

  • @adiguna841
    @adiguna841 4 года назад +9

    This is so true.. I'm dealing with anxiety. 1 of them is social anxiety. Everytime there's someone new, strangers, anyone I don't really knew I just want to avoid them..
    I don't want to be seen or have any contact with them because sometimes I'm awkward or too cold so I think it's bettet not to have any contact or conversation..
    This makes my social life bad.., I couldn't meet old friends, cannot be productive or simple things like going to the shop or car repair.. anything involve with people it's just not so good for me..
    This video sure help.., I need to learn to stop being perfectionist and accept myself so that I can do what I wanna do.. and let people see how me as it is.. maybe with more exposure, I will be be able to improve myself..

    • @Aurosis
      @Aurosis 4 года назад

      Try running. It crushes social anxiety and changes the brain in a profound way.

    • @adiguna841
      @adiguna841 4 года назад

      @@Aurosis thanks for the advice, are you dealing with anxiety and running helps? It's true I almost never exercise.., guess any exercise works? Because the idea of going out to walk/run and people that I know watching infront of the house are enough to make me don't want to go..

  • @yemiomotoso9215
    @yemiomotoso9215 5 лет назад +6

    Hi Ryan, I can see a clip from Lagos, Nigeria, good to know you've worked here..
    A subscriber from Nigeria.

  • @NIGHTOWLmetalcore
    @NIGHTOWLmetalcore 7 месяцев назад +1

    "I'll never be able to show you exactly what I see in my head". I needed to hear that 😮‍💨

  • @laalaajonsen
    @laalaajonsen 5 лет назад +5

    I feel like this was your anchor. A cathartic release of what held you back.

  • @troytias1006
    @troytias1006 2 года назад +3

    Being a perfectionist does suck, it really pisses co-workers off around you too. I can be tedious and super critical and it just takes the “fun” out of any project for me and everyone involved. Thank you for the video.

  • @UnrequitedLove23
    @UnrequitedLove23 4 года назад

    Small imperfections from your work is what makes it perfect and unique. Always remember that.

  • @moyosorejimba
    @moyosorejimba 5 лет назад +6

    Yesssssss. Let's effing gooooo. Shiiiiit those old clips of you have me bloody goosebumps. Brought back memories of when I used to watch your channel everytime. Hahaha it's weird to explain but fuck yes. You inspire me dawg 💪🏽

  • @askingwhyisfree7436
    @askingwhyisfree7436 4 года назад +4

    just do your best and more importantly, from the heart.

  • @DougPhillips
    @DougPhillips 4 года назад +1

    I just came across your video today and it hit home. There are parts of my life that I am trying to be perfect in that I need to just let go or reduce the stress I'm placing on myself. Great video! Loved the message and the editing!

  • @icybinar858
    @icybinar858 5 лет назад +14

    Even though I'm only 15 years old, I'm also a perfectionist. My mental health hasn't been great for the past few months and I would even call it depressed. I also have autism and show signs of compulsive behaviour which make me feel disconnected from the world and often alone. Yeah, I do overthink and I shouldn't but it seems impossible. I've got 0 motivation, 0 'real' friends nor hobbies. The only reason I'm sharing this right here is because I don't now how to talk about it irl.

    • @aarcadee
      @aarcadee 5 лет назад +2

      If possible, bring it up with you parents and seek professional help. Even if you're opposed to medication (which in my opinion isn't the best way to deal with issues) you can still learn many behavioral techniques that could help you get to a point of motivation again! I've dealt with Bipolar I and really bad anxiety since I was 15. That was a decade ago, and I still go talk to a therapist from time to time. There's no shame in it, and no shame in talking about how you feel.
      And as someone who didn't have many friends growing up, all I can say is don't change, for anyone. Be you and true to yourself. It may not happen now, but I promise, people who find honest value in you will come. I hope this message maybe gave you some comfort in knowing you aren't the only one dealing with feelings like these. Millions of other people deal with it too. You aren't alone.

    • @nindajuka8427
      @nindajuka8427 5 лет назад

      Always sharing with your parents about your problems, what you feel, discuss with them how to solve it. Communication in family would help to reduce your depression, trust me just by talking will make it better.

  • @sarius2388
    @sarius2388 2 года назад +2

    Hey Ryan, you’ll probably not see this but as someone who struggled with burnout for the better part of this year, the timing of this being recommended to me is no short of a miracle. Thank you for what you do and for making this video. Never stop and I hope you’re well. Take care, all the best.
    Bailey

  • @TylersWellness
    @TylersWellness 4 года назад

    Exactly! Make Yourself A Priority by not chasing perfection. I make a ton of videos pushing this concept!

  • @zippytyro
    @zippytyro 4 года назад +19

    "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes, art is which ones to keep."
    Make mistakes and learn don't be overburdened by other people's judgments.
    PEACE!
    Have a good day.

  • @ferdiemvira
    @ferdiemvira 5 лет назад +17

    "art are allowing you to make a mistake." i am not a perfectionist one but in everytime i finish my artwork i kinda feels quite depressed and start to think i could do better than that. now i think from all of my artwork it should be my own journey

  • @irieslam8522
    @irieslam8522 4 года назад +1

    Haven't seen a video with such quality in a long time, watching your work i can be sure it's truly a video from a perfectionist. Great job !

  • @MaryJenevieve
    @MaryJenevieve 5 лет назад +6

    “I stopped viewing my work as an artist and just began viewing it as a judge”
    Oh my god, yes. I relate to this on such a deep level. I haven’t created a video in 8 months because I feared so much that my videos weren’t perfect, I slowly lost the passion for it because I was so critical of myself and what I “couldn’t do” and focused so much on the idea that “everybody else is doing is better than me”. Comparing myself to others felt like a curse that I couldn’t get rid of. But I was forgetting that I was bringing a couple minutes of peace to Atleast one persons life with the videos I was making. And I was forgetting how I would feel after making a video even though it would be super amateur. We need to continue to create because we enjoy it and not because we want it to be perfect. Of course learning to master your work is great but that shouldn’t be the only focus. We need to focus on just expressing our imagination. Sometimes we need to be oblivious and think our work is the greatest so that we can continue improving by constantly creating.

  • @nile9583
    @nile9583 5 лет назад +25

    Its okay man ....same I also feel the same whether to start a channel like you guys but hesitate about what people think ....I am more passionate about combining art and cinematography together ....by the way I just found your channel and I watched few of your videos man ...your channel is so underated man ...you should have millions of views ...but don't worry you will get it ....keep on uploading your best videos ....👍🏼👍🏼
    Excited to see more ....😊😊

  • @sanjaysingha8911
    @sanjaysingha8911 4 года назад

    I just connect to this entire video so much. No words man,!! Keep creating. Wishing all the creative best of luck

  • @geannfourie
    @geannfourie 4 года назад +6

    This is just perfect wow, this really evoked emotion and left me with a feeling afterwards.