7 Tips for the 21 Year Old Me

[@whasabi1313]

1. Focus in 90 minute blocks. 2.practice is a consequence of learning, practice for understanding. 3. Embrace routine 4. Cultivate a love for what you do. 5. network with likeminded people 6. Comfort is a trap 7. Challenge yourself

[@BobbyChiu]

These are extremely important things to remember! Thank you! ~ Ashley

[@americanteehee5699]

I was searching for this! It was the first comment I saw... thanks so much!😁👍🍀

[@ceramango6483]

Time to stab comfort h e h

[@mumeisimp5976]

I like how he said "stare at the failure straight in the eye" while the character is looking to me straight in the eye

[@BobbyChiu]

Haha, oh no! You're not the failure! ~ Ashley

[@3DBelch]

I've found it pretty mind boggling how many new youtubers Ive found after I started posting, like if you dig into a hobby a bit more you'll find these gigantic unexplored communities that do similar things to you and its just crazy! we live in such a powerful age.

[@PhenomStudios]

Facts

[@laragutierrez4610]

Yeah, it's amazing how curiousity could really lead you to new places. Be curious enough and you'll find ways to learn. 😌

[@VampireSquirrel]

my end goal is to go insane from artistic obsession

[@himself9342]

Rachel Evans going insane isnt really fun. u will feel depressed and suicidal my nigga

[@tadas7985]

@@himself9342 I love this fucking reply LMAO I find it so funny

[@TheDarkRain6]

I am past 21 but I need a reminder on some of these lessons. Trying to get back the passion. Thanks!

[@BobbyChiu]

that's ok! You can do it Aleksandra!

[@firefightingdrumstick]

Wonder if you got back the passion...

[@RosieJesselyn]

The shyness point is helpful to people for sure! It reminds me of when I first started college. If I didn't go out of my way to make friends then I probably wouldn't have any as I came from far away and just had the freshest start. My thought process went like this: "if someone started talking to me, then I would talk back to them! It's just hard to be the one who talks first" so this made me realize that I had to be the person who talked first, because there had to be people like me who wanted to talk to others but was too shy to start. If they would look at me funny then I guess they weren't meant to be my friend. And, that's how I made a bunch of friends! Now, it just comes naturally to talk to others that I don't know. Sometimes I feel unsecure, but mostly, I run with this new personality I was able to develop for myself because that's who I like to be!

[@mekakaram156]

I'm 21 years old and this helped me out alot!!! Very inspiring thank u:) all the best bobby

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Meka

[@TheKqwRAD]

me too)

[@kapitanstv9817]

Im still 18 I gotta wait for 3 years before I listen to this

[@jonathanlabuga5213]

I'm 27 right now and hearing this really enlightens me and reminds me why I never stopped drawing and dreaming of creating. I've always had my ups and downs and ruts thinking at times I've fallen way behind with art but the back of my mind always told me to keep going forward no matter how long it takes and hearing these words expressed through you gives me a huge boost to the momentum I'm gaining now especially with schoolism. I thought I'd never get into art school or anything but now I'm in and it only feels like a matter of time. Thanks!

[@PaladinAndrew]

This video might've saved my life. Thank you so much Bobby

[@Gyork_]

I think the title should be for people in general and it mostly applies to everything not just art. Thanks for the wisdom, I think deep down most people should know this but have to hear it constantly to actually apply them so this is great for motivation been a fan for almost a decade.

[@isabellabauer4083]

I'm trying since 2 years ago to get a weekly routin of going to school, practice my instruments, practice drawing, learn for school,.... Thanks for your inspiring videos! Hopefully i can give myself a kick and do all of those things i forgot sometimes

[@lawrenceserrao958]

I like your concept of muscle development & gym to struggling with Art after long neglect ; repetitive method is the only answer

[@BobbyChiu]

Yes, you're right about that! ~ Ashley

[@evesword4270]

I am 21 and just starting out in art, I often times feel like it's too late for me to get into art and feel lost on how to start but this video really spoke to me. Thank you very much!

[@traumallama8952]

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[@madelineowen8052]

Being 21 just starting my art career- this was just full of nuggets of gold that I am really going to remember and use. Can't wait to show my artist friends so they can use this to their advantage as well. People need to make more videos like this with specific and quality advice. Thanks! :)

[@datguyfrmwrk408]

Gosh im speechless... It’s as if this video was ment for me or something! Being 21 and barely getting into the world of animation (litteraly im just learning how to draw) and being in community college for already 2 years i have felt like i haven't gotten anywhere with myself. And lately I have been putting myself down over the same questions . "Why do this? Aren't you to old? How will you pay the bills?can you take care of yourself and your family?" I am willing to go for this i dont know where ill end or how this will play out but i want to go for this. Thank you for making this video

[@FernandoJAlvarenga]

Im 21 yeras old, and this video has helped me a lot thank you bobby, one of my biggest struggles is will power, i had exercised my will power in other things beginning small, and when i accomplished my goal, i though i had developed my will power, and when i tried to use it in a different task i couldn't get it to work, but now because of you video I realize willpower is not a whole, but its divided and not all tasks use the same kind of will power, just sharing this because it was really hard for me to get this... hahha thank you so much!!! ill begin small with this new task!

[@LondonCallingAndCo]

Binge watching your videos, thanks for the great content.

[@dragvnkun]

As someone who recently turned 21 and is really struggling with figuring out how to keep going with my art & still finding out how I want to include art in my career, this video really really hit home. Thank you so much.

[@BobbyChiu]

Thanks for your comment! If you love it, keep doing it! Best of luck :) - Nancy

[@TheChosen0791]

im 24 but it applied to me :D

[@BobbyChiu]

good to hear

[@XaiyadethSenenoi]

Me too~! :) Good luck!

[@CarolinaMesas]

Thank you. Never too old to keep learning!

[@EyeLean5280]

When I attended art school way back when, our freshmen drawing class was 5 hours long. Same with our painting and sculpture classes. I found that it was really about halfway through the third hour that I got into the right headspace and felt myself fully immersed, fully present to the art, fully engaged, and working at the top of my abilities. But yes, in drawing, we had short breaks every 20 minutes, longer breaks after 90 minutes and an hour for lunch. It would have been smart to follow this same pattern in our painting and sculpture classes, as well.

[@sprawkaart6443]

thank you so much for this. I feel like I've lost so much time in my life and it hurts. A the same time this gives a lot of hope that the goals are still possible to achieve ! thank you!

[@plangie7695]

i am not young but I just found out that I do can draw and paint... i love Arts from young but its the most expensive course . So i never learn. I learn my own lately and start drawing once a year. I wish i can learn from professional only if i can afford! thanks your videos are helpful!

[@markamarok6822]

Thanks as always for the awesome video! I'm already 28 and still struggling to make the kind of progress in my art that I need to become skilled at all, so I'll take all the advice I can get, even if it's for people younger and better than me! Staying positive is definitely the toughest of these for me, so it's good to have a reminder to try.

[@BobbyChiu]

28 is still super young to go after your artistic dreams!

[@Th3ba1r0n]

I wish I watched these three years ago. Before I came to my current living place in Louisville, KY. I was doodling and sketching all the time. Now I can't put a line on a blank page. I guess I need to look into what I really like to draw and stick with that. Even if it is copying, it is motivational to teach myself how to draw what I see.

[@PolarOppositeFIlms]

i completely agree with this. I have a huge issue with not focusing and not drawing at the Higher level. So really this helps, im in schoolism and its been super great!

[@emakamalah1277]

I'm 21 years old, and this vidio makes me nod and that's really the problem I'm facing right now, thank you for the advice

[@willybuddies]

Thanks Bobby! Your videos are always inspiring! Anytime, anywhere and almost any situation. Keep on rocking and spreading them good ol positive vibes!

[@GailBlit2y]

Cheers for the morning pep talk - woke up early and was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO tempted to go back to bed. Got a cup of tea and stuck on your videos, really helped get me going :D!! Thank you so much

[@rachelwan90]

Thank you Bobby. I've been binge watching your channel for quite a bit. You are such as excellent teacher in life.

[@zachstorm97]

Hey man. I love your videos. I’m 21 and a fine arts student in buffalo ny. After about 5 minutes of your videos I get super excited about whatever I’m about to make. Tonight my routine is 30 minutes reading about face 30 minutes drawing a portrait and 30 minutes painting

[@BobbyChiu]

Right on! Keep it up :)

[@thetitant_t]

im 21 i started drawing months ago i didnt see any progress in my level. but people around me get amazed by what i drew.and i started to put my drawings on instagram and i hope i didnt some people says its cool but others says its children drawings and five years old can draw better than you. i started to thinking yeah its talent and people around that talented child helped him inspired him. actually people made me hate drawing when i was a child teachers always get in trouble with me because i draw in the class

[@djninjitsuchannel7857]

I wonder how did your career went o3o

[@datweirdart7012]

WOW! That cultivate your love for things really spoke to me man!

[@laurenceChaux]

Thank you, Bobby Chiu for posting this art talks and opening schoolism. These talks and classes have really help in my current dark state in life. Thank you for being the light in my moment of trial :)

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you so much for the kind message! :) ^nc

[@patataeve]

Awesome video as always! :) I'm not young any longer, and sometimes this gets me really down since I'm not where many younger artists are, and it really gets me down. "Is this for nothing? Am I too old?" And I always remember your words from "The Perfect Bait": what matters is hard work and discipline. Still is tough, but we have to believe! So, do you have any advice for us old folks? I didn't went to artschool, so being self taught and old... I think many can relate. Thanks again for your amazing an life changing work!

[@BobbyChiu]

I should make a video about this... thank you for this comment lol

[@joaocaetanogroffgomes2724]

I'm 19 years old, and creating is all I've ever wanted in life, thank you so much for this videos Bobby, you're awesome!

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Joao

[@jauxro]

I wish there were a podcast or video series with a bunch of examples of successful conversations so I could know what to do. I swear, parts of my brain shut down when I enter a conversation with too many unknown variables.

[@benpedro80]

thanks for the push !! Amazing how you can point out exactly what i'm going through!

[@Kayseurounet]

Wow Bobby, I'm 22 years old currently and all of your advices resonate SO MUCH with me. You have no idea. Thank you for these, I really need to put all of them into actions now.

[@Hexclipse]

I'm 19, and i feel the motivation trough my veins now.

[@camiloquiroga2237]

Thank you very much Bobby!

[@SuperLunchable]

Thank you for making these videos and for having them be available for free on KZbin. I really appreciate them.

[@BobbyChiu]

It's my pleasure.

[@ricnosfe]

Man thank you a lot, I have 38 years old and I´m in a very thought moment of my life. Your words really given me the courage to follow my dream of becoming an artist... The 21 me is really thankfull for videos like this. Sorry for my deficient english, but I really want to thank you. Keep the good work

[@reenavarma8197]

tomorrow i'll be 21 and i'm just getting into art .the tips you shared i felt it sometimes . i think if i follow it, it's going to make things a bit easier. thank you so much sir

[@BobbyChiu]

Happy birthday!!🥳 ~S

[@PhenomStudios]

This advice was amazing! You've done a great service to the world Bobby!

[@audreydesaulniers5176]

This talk is awesome !! I would have like IT twice

[@PraiseJudithSternkopf]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video!! I'm Praise, and I'm 21 years, and those things you spoke about helped me to think different. I have a tendency to give up, and this have really encouraged me a lot, to think - and do differently ... I really want to make a living out of what I do..and have already got a couple of people who wants to buy my stuff. Thanks for giving such great advices!! What you do means a lot!! Be blessed.

[@itzelcarolinaordunaromero516]

I can't find a way to express you how grateful I am, so I will write this humble comment ... Thank you to be that adult and experienced voice that I needed to hear in this phase of my life, this make me feel hopeful and motivated in what I want to do with my career, even if i am too young. Thank you so much, and sorry for my bad english.

[@coppertoffee7016]

Very motivating! Excepting one thing that doesn't work for me. I can't "challenge". I just get scared and avoid it. It tends to work better if I just take the challenge as any other ordinary task.

[@jovianamarques6434]

Thank you so much Bobby, your videos always help me a lot. Sometimes I getting myself down, think bad things about my drawings and think I'll never achieve my goals. They look so so far away sometimes. But your tips, livestreams and good vibes brought to me the confidence and the love for the process. I'm not 21, I'm 27 actually, but it help me in a way you can't imagine. Thank you!

[@BobbyChiu]

Glad to hear Joviana!

[@artskulltattoo]

I'm 43 , and what you say is also true for me, my biggest problem is that I 'm constantly mentally tired, and you are the first that I heard you have solution about that, I will do it ! not easy with a family , but thanks a lot , you are a great guy !!! sorry for my english ! ;)

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Art Skull Tattoo! Keep going. No one can stop someone that just keeps going!

[@exoneuromancer1672]

make sure your sleep is right and you're not eating too much sugar. It's the main causes of feeling tired, physically or mentally

[@glutrose]

What you said about willpower, that one has to exercise it to grow, i have never thought about it that way. It thoroughly changed my perspective on it. Thank you for sharing your insight!

[@BobbyChiu]

So great to hear that Bobby's video has helped you and changed your perspective! :D ~ Ashley

[@DylanVermeul]

I am a struggling artist and you have consistently been one of the strongest positive voices in my life. Thank you so much for putting out these very inspiring videos, you always get me pumped to get back to work!

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Dylan!

[@graceyhan]

Wow, this came at such a perfect time. I'm 21, haven't watched your videos for almost a year now but this really spoke to me. Been feeling really stagnant about not just art, but life in general. Really motivational, thanks so much Bobby!

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Grace!

[@laragutierrez4610]

I'm about to turn 21 this july 17 and I can already relate to all of your points here. Thank you for sharing your learnings with us!

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you so much, Lara! Sending our best wishes to you on your 21st birthday. ✨~ Ashley

[@ang.giselle2024]

I shared the post, I’m not a young person, but I still need to learn. I just started my business this year as an artist/illustrator

[@zens9669]

I'm almost 21, looks like I've been blessed with a jackpot.

[@Yeims1]

thank you! this is very helpful when it's stormy inside

[@photoman123456]

Oh, amazing, that question I was asking today. Thanks for video 🙏

[@IshikaShanai]

Oh! I live in Toronto and every time I see the sketches on the TTC trains I always had wondered who the artists were. I learn something new every day. :D

[@jackiel4871]

Thank you so much for these little plant people videos you have no ideas how much this has helped me !!!

[@CatAndCloud]

Excellent, insightful advice. I am 51 and all of the points rang true through my entire life. Particularly liked the part about 'cultivating love': indeed love and passion have to be nourished, explored, learned and watered like a plant :) It makes them flourish!

[@BobbyChiu]

Thanks for your lovely comment +tfa1910! ~ R

[@dr0302]

Thank you so much Bobby!

[@BobbyChiu]

You're welcome :)

[@BeckyDWeightman]

I really love watching this playlist of videos. They're so inspirational! But I also love your humor in them with your plant creature cartoons. By the end of each, I feel positive, gained some new ideas and knowledge but I've also had a great gone and laugh.

[@dunjee2]

This is 360° inspirational. Thanks Bobby Chiu.

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Jimi

[@underscore116]

Im not even 21 but this get me really motivated thank you very much ive been skiping practice

[@BobbyChiu]

Great job! So happy to hear that this video has helps you get motivated! :D ~ Ashley

[@monadamus42]

Great video! 8:46, that's a great point and a very funny example. Thank you for everything Bobby.

[@benrowberry5506]

Thanks as always Bobbi! Just shared this on my FB, not just for the chance to win a schoolism subscription, but because, as always, you're giving awesome advice. Thanks again

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Ben!

[@azechu]

I'm a new artist and I need these tips in my life.. subbed!

[@radioactive_angel]

Thanks for the video! I really needed to know what to apply before I become 21.

[@zaboater]

Bobby these are great. I've been through your Schoolism class and continue to learn through Schoolism. Thanks for the push!

[@shortjohnsilver4605]

22 but I find these to be really helpful. Thank you.

[@madmanzila]

Thanks Bobby, all very cool.

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you!

[@madmanzila]

@@BobbyChiu im rewatching it 3rd time ...

[@lawrenceserrao958]

Your guidance is very practical ; following your tips ends in excellent results

[@BobbyChiu]

:) ~ Ashley

[@oldpes9587]

Thak you so much. Muchas gracias saludos desde Venezuela.

[@decalcomanie123]

Kinda wish I saw this when it came out.

[@aCookieSoso]

In the first years of our life we actually have more willpower than we will have ever again. Thats how we learn walking. It's more of a challenge to get this willpower we one had again or not losing it in first place. But beside that great video! You're videos really help me a lot thanks for that und sorry for my bad english.

[@raph009]

Yeah, comfort is deadly X)

[@TRIPLETTTyg]

im 18 now and this really helps thanks!

[@BobbyChiu]

awesome!

[@Pyraus]

Thanks for this video Bobby. This really turned around my day. Grateful that you made it through to become who you are.

[@nestorlichev8531]

You are awesome man. Thank you for making this video!

[@shinichiito5913]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful tips. It's soooo helpful. Thanks again.

[@BobbyChiu]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! :) ~S

[@NoblesseObligedCP]

ylYou are so great bobby always so helpful and generous. Helping to cultivate the thing you love very awesome task.

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Noblesse

[@RabbitHole_illustration.design]

Thanks for the video, loads of good advise! Excited to try your tips! And very motivated :-)

[@BobbyChiu]

Thanks for watching :) ~Nancy on behalf of Bobby

[@lydiemonrolin6507]

Thanks for taking the time to make ths videos. Your voice is really lovely to hear :)

[@linarangel1063]

Your videos are a great inspiriation! Whenever I feel down or stressed over my art I just watch again your videos and get back on track :D Really, thank you!

[@TransformersGeek1641]

Thank you Bobby, you're awesome!

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you TransformersGeek

[@amityofyouth2418]

Thank you! Im so glad I found your channel!

[@ValkiriStudio]

I really love this new series you are doing Bobby Chiu, it is so helpful to artists!

[@lunamiranda23]

This channel is absolute gold! :D Thanks for sharing this!

[@gabymoruza]

Thank you for the motivation, Bobby!

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you for watching!! :) ~S

[@kaprecut]

Thank you so much Bobby! I just turned 21 and I want to be a great artist too.

[@TheDayDreameFactory]

Thats awsome. I'm going to be 21 this year and right now I am just not getting anywhere with art especially with style because every thing I do looks different from what I did the day before xD I'm really glad and thankful for this videos Bobby, they are just always so uplifting

[@BobbyChiu]

just in time!

[@jonasal1795]

this video is very informative and motivating, especially for a self taught artist. thanks Bobby!

[@BobbyChiu]

Thanks for watching :)

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing! There's so much I would like to have know at that age, but I know I wasn't mature enough to had use that knowledge. Great advice!

[@ignifero]

Thank you Bobby! I'm looking at the videos since a very short time, but I feel they help a lot. I love the interviews! ^^

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you! I have to do more interviews!!

[@ignifero]

And then I'll have to watch them ;)

[@stephapie1612]

Great motivation and so helpful, thank you Bobby. Much appreciated and very grateful for what you do!

[@BobbyChiu]

thank you Steph!

[@kiiitanart8291]

Wow. Definitely needed to hear this.

[@BobbyChiu]

So glad this video was helpful to you!! :) Thanks for watching! ~S

[@judeisme3580]

Fantastic video! Great advise not just for art but for life, Thankyou for this :)

[@BariMarcusAnthony]

Well said Bobby 😎 Back in the 70's my original career choice was to become a university Art Teacher. Through high school my art teachers thought this would be something I could do. So, I began by taking a 2 year Applied Arts program at Okanagan College in Kelowna, BC. Back then I was so excited to learn more about technique skills in drawing, sharpening my experience. But as I started my program, the teachers back then were about : feel your passion, draw what you feel, express your idea. It wasn't anything about techniques, which I find a extremely important bases or foundation. Throughout college I taught myself West Coastal Native Art, feverishly studying the design and culture of the First Nations People. What happened, I grew in two level design and never ever accomplished the fine drawing of realism art, cuz it was never taught. The other whammy was my Art work was never recognized by the First Nations People or by local art sellers, simply because I was not native.