9 Lessons I Learned To Be A Successful Creator

[@BlackBearForge]

While i haven't thought about it as a word for the year. I know I have been using the word balance to describe where I want to be with KZbin,, my business and my personal life. I've put a lot of life on hold the past few years building a channel, so balancing everything has to become the priority.

[@adrianbproductions]

My words for this year are ' learn&create ' as I'm a beginner at everything ( filming, editing, and KZbin) Cheers and thanks for all information you shared last year, I can't wait for this year!!

[@JosephHerzog]

The symbolism of him climbing a mountain while describing the uphill journey of how to succeed as a creator is what makes Jeven top notch.

[@JevenDovey]

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[@doganaydogan1178]

I signed up KZbin in 2005. Uploaded 2 videos to share with friends. Then that's it. After all those year, sometimes I say I wish I videographed my life. As a 40 years old dad, this year I quit my paid job and started my own business. Moved to a new city. My life changed totally. I just want to record these days for my children. 10 years later I want to turn back and see my progress maybe my failures. My kids may also understand me better as a witness of all the events they I will be go through. But I don't have the courage... Negative comments.. Feeling cringe.. procrastination stress etc. I don't know..

[@NoOverhead]

No better time to start than right now! Don't worry about negative comments, other people's opinions. Do it for "future you" to watch and enjoy the life that was. Good luck!

[@place17adv]

I saw your comment while writing mine above @doganaydogan1178, and your comment resonated with me as well. The first step - to start - is always the toughest one (trust me, been there myself!). If you want to create, for you, for your kids, go and do it. Is it tough? Yes. Can it be scary sometimes? Yes. But is this worth doing, for long run, and see where your 10 year journey took you? Absolutely. P.S. I hear you. Uploaded one video in 2008. Then a few more in 2009. Nothing ever since, until end of 2022 on my new channel. Let's create in 2023 and beyond!

[@boostedbiker3878]

I'm right there with you. I made a video of my motorcycle trip and had plans to make more. I have plans for videos but I just can't bring myself to get in front of the camera.

[@josea.martinez2234]

I had the same problem I opened a separate account in October. I think not until 4 or 5 weeks ago I finally uploaded my first videos. Im a very passionate futbol (soccer) and I wanted to make a channel where I talked about games like match previews and match reviews and all sort of fun stuff about futbol but I was scared that I would get made fun of. But after I uploaded my first video I got more confident and I’ve got like 5 videos on my channel. My advice is just click upload and don’t go back. Just upload the first and don’t look back.

[@josea.martinez2234]

@@boostedbiker3878 you got this just press upload on your first video and trust you want ever look back I had that same problem as. Until I just decided to press upload. I was nervous my friends or family would make fun of me but once I uploaded my first video I got positive feed and now even one of my friends wants to join on my Idea.

[@sohnez]

This video title should be "How To Be A Successful Spiritually Grounded Human Being in 2023." Your testimony is powerful and applies to much more than content creation. I have been binging your tutorials and have found them more valuable than most I can only get halfway through by other folks. But this video hit different, it encapsulates how to be a successful creator, moreover, how to be a good person and to take care of yourself in order to make meaningful and interesting stories. A sincere thank you for putting this into your library of videos.

[@gbmarlin]

Grow is my word. I’m a newbie and “grow” has multiple means to me… grow my knowledge, grow my channel, grow my confidence, grow my happiness. 😊 Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😊

[@djduane1]

WOW!! What a refreshing outlook on creating!!! Quantity doesn't mean quality!!! Thanks Jeven!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Wise words . Its like riding a bike, to keep your balance, you have to keep moving .It doesn't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Cheers to you good sir 🍻

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Thank you for sharing these thoughts. You are right on target with your advice. My one word is adventure as I go into this year. Let’s make 2023 a great one with great content!

[@reluctantenthusiast]

"thriving" was my one word for a few years. A few months ago, it changed to "production". As an editor, I've literally scrutinized many millions of words. So the one word isn't all that big of a deal. But I know lots of words are your routine too Jeven.

[@JulienBoulardMW]

Setting clear boundaries between work and family is definitely one of my new year’s resolutions! One video a week is also going to be my rhythm.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for this video Javen. Balance is something I’ve been struggling with. Motorcycle riding and adventures are my passion and I love sharing my content BUT, I also have two other brick and mortar small businesses, a wife and three kids so juggling all that and still being able to make content to grow my channel has been a struggle. This video absolutely outlines what I would like to do for 2023. Have balance and stick to a schedule to help minimize the stress. Thanks again, your content is always helpful. 🤙🏼

[@KardosoMedia]

Great video Jeven! Happy New Year buddy! Cheers to an amazing 2023 with great success and growth!

[@JevenDovey]

Happy new year!

[@mariamcpodcast]

You nail it! I have been putting so much thought recently I got to the point I felt extremely burned out…now trying to approach my channel from other angles and see if thinking thoroughly about it I can grow better.

[@jasondoesthings]

Great content brother. Hope you know how much your content is appreciated. Makes me think of the difference between “creating” and “making” from a philosophical standpoint.

[@robertjames-life4768]

Amen brother- feel free to step away sometimes. Lest we forget there is a real world out there.

[@thomas.kovacik]

great video Jeven! a much needed / refreshing insight love that you aren't working weekends and have a cutoff at 5p - I need to adopt this

[@JevenDovey]

It’s a game changer. At first I was super anxious cause there was things I could be doing in my “off” time but after a while it has become super refreshing to not think about being a creator. Working on automating parts of my business so I can adopt a 4 day work week and use Fridays as my day to go mountain biking or something like that.

[@kaptagn]

Love the emphasis on the "you dont have to be on all platforms" because it is a daunting task to work a 9-5 and then come home and make LF content and SF content for multiple platforms. Great tips!

[@nirajankandel]

Thank you for your such a beautiful advice. You are truly a good mentor I find in KZbin. This year in 2023 I am going for a word 'Discipline'. Currently I am producing videos just for my fun and in the year 2024 I plan to be a full time content creator. I will follow the word discipline to create something new every week this year so I can be consistent next year.

[@ShadeTV247]

Great (and necessary) video!

[@theskybutlerllc]

Didn't think I would watch this one to the end, but I did. Bravo Jeven. Very much in line with what you said, I've been spending time since Sunday thinking about the goals and vision for my business this year. "What do I want?" I haven't committed to a word, but the theme is similar to what you said, in balancing and focusing. I realized I need to DEFOMO. Don't Engage in Fear Of Missing Out. Thanks Jeven. Happy New Year!

[@TheThinkersBible]

This is some great guidance. I agree with all of them and I've come to all the same conclusions. The one thing I'm working on is consistency and batching. Not at the stage of having a large team yet but it's not something I'm planning to do, however large my channel grows. Your observation about how goals are useful but life and circumstances change things along the way and we have to be flexible. Having a word vs having a resolution is brilliant, my word for the year is Prayer. Cheers, and thanks!

[@johntrench]

No battle plan survives contact with the enemy. Your intention to be flexible and adaptable is the right way to go.

[@TheThinkersBible]

@@johntrench thank you. That's an excellent way to phrase it. Same idea as Mike Tyson saying, "Everyone has a plan - until they get hit in the mouth" but less raw 😃

[@johntrench]

@@TheThinkersBible thank you, I appreciate your kind words. I wish I could take credit, but it is a more or less quote attributed to, I believe, Napoleon. I suspect there are versions of it from military leaders and military strategists of every culture, throughout human history. Studying the art of war can be useful, and has some value in guiding and developing business plans and strategies, I think.

[@EE-hi4re]

Love this real, down to earth video. Thank you

[@JevenDovey]

You are so welcome

[@Gowalkabout]

I am now closer to the end of my career than I am to the beginning of it. Your video struck a chord with me since I decided to venture out into a new phase of life combining my love of the outdoors and creating content that I personally enjoy watching. If others like, that’s wonderful. If they don’t like it, I still like creating it. Thanks for your insight.

[@overthehillandoverthemount2925]

This is awesome advice. your videos have helped me out a lot. Keep the good work up for all the creators out there.

[@jimintaos]

Thanks, good stuff to think about as I start my own KZbin journey in the coming months. I have come to think about the wildly successful creators and have realized that while I want to become a KZbinr I don't really need to be one of those creators whose every moment seems to revolve around making the next video or to be constantly amped up and leading a life designed to make others want to emulate that life and buy all of the toys that make it possible. For me I am coming to realize that what I need to do is be of service and help others improve their own lives. That would be my central goal this year. So the word is going to be "service."

[@cverschragen]

Determination. Really grateful for the content you create as I find it valuable and take it to heart. Determined to get my Part 107 license by the spring and begin creating content myself. Happy new year to you and I look forward to what you put out there this year.

[@sophiesticatedlady]

Thanks for these advices 🙏🏼, I really needed to hear or be reminded that consistency is important (and to some extent more important than quality). My word for this year is "create".

[@edformationbaumer4959]

You are incredibly articulate. I very much enjoy watching your instructional videos, thank you so much you've taught me so much about my brand new for my 1st time DJI Mini pro 3

[@JevenDovey]

You are so welcome!

[@RonaldBrown59]

I’m glad you found the proper balance between KZbin and your personal life. Great advice, and thanks for sharing.

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks for watching!

[@place17adv]

Thank you Jeven and all the best in 2023! For me the 2022 was finally the year I started my KZbin journey. It was probably back in 2020 I decided I want to make it happen, but then, the usual excuses: life happens, covid happens and all that, so it was finally in May 2022 I created my KZbin channel and finally started posting videos in November when I came back home from my motorbike trip around Turkey - which itself was a dream I wanted to make happen for many many years! Your videos - and I watched your content for most part of 2022 - help me on my journey day by day. I found you when I was looking into how to tell a story with a video. Then boom, everything was a steep learning curve - never before I did any videos for KZbin or other platforms. My background is photography, and yes, in the past looong ago I did shoot Super8 short films, so called Straight8 format where you think about the shots, sequence, the story in advance and just shoot those shots assembling it to the film directly in the camera. So that helped a bit, but not much. As a new kid on the block, my word for 2023 is CREATE, and this is why this video of yours resonated with me on so many levels. I'm 45+, kids and family, a business to run - KZbin is merely something I want to phase into over the longer time. Everything in life comes in the right time I guess. But. I wished I listened to a friend of mine in 2008/9-ish who told me - do KZbin, do your analogue photography tutorials stuff, Super8 shooting tutorials. I tried one video on my personal KZbin accounts back in 2008 titled How to wind a (double)Super8 film onto a lomo-tank reel - just checked - 14 years ago, 7.2k views, geez back then shot on a Video8 tape camera and digitalized with a analog-digital video converter on my PC! I guess that's why the comment from @doganaydogan1178 below resonates with me as well - I did not have the courage and had all the excuses. So, I'm going to CREATE in 2023, solo producer, solopreneur way. Excited to see where this journey takes me!

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

Great video. I just started my channel and have so much to learn. I have no experience with the digital world, so that sets me back a little, but i really want to learn, so i can help others getting better with there art.

[@3.k]

Thumbs up from Germany, where we appreciate work-life balance and the weekends off. 🙂👍

[@charley_films]

Man the way you explain things is super super wonderful. Big fan

[@BikeShopGirl]

I love that you hit on the other responsibilities!

[@thefroggame]

Love your channel. My son Zayden and I are both creators and really enjoy your creations and insights. Appreciated.

[@denhamcreates]

Your a huge part of my inspiration Jeven, thank you

[@MyLegitReviews]

This is such a great video. Not just a video, great counsel from someone who has been through it already. It really is too bad so few people have invested the time to watch this one. They really are missing out. I appreciate so much of what you said. From an outsider looking in, I'd describe your current state (your word for right now) as stride. You have found your stride. When you start out on a long backpacking trip, it can take a little while to find the cadence and speed but when you do, it just flows. That's what I see happening here in your reflections. Thanks for taking the time to make this and share. I appreciate you.

[@kennethkuhl1188]

This was very helpful. A good idea and delivered sincerely. Thank you.

[@wildzenventures]

Happy New Year! Good advice, setting boundaries for a good work life balance is important. Looking forward to seeing where this year takes you!

[@JevenDovey]

Happy new year!

[@michaelpoczynek]

All good advice, Thanks, Deven. 😀

[@KevinKolbe]

Powerful practical advice especially for solo creators (like me). Also appreciated that you shared just enough of where you are on your journey while encouraging others to create their own life too. Oh and totally agree with so much of this too. Appreciate you taking the time to create and share.

[@soyJulianR]

Thanks for sharing Jeven, not too long ago I had stumbled upon your 2022 video, so this comes in very handy to start the year strong and focused on what I want to achieve.

[@JevenDovey]

Happy new year!

[@afewmominutes]

Great lessons, thanks for this. All the best in 2023!

[@donna-elizabeth]

Such an inspiring video. I have kind of been procrastinating in starting my channel as I'm always wanting to geek up on knowledge beforehand! The 9 lessons are fabulous and I can see them definitely working for me - as I have a full time job and a family. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and wisdom. My word for 2023 is 'create' 🎉

[@JevenDovey]

Great word!

[@Pandbswideworldofports]

Thanks for these great tips, Jeven. I’ve learned so much from your videos!

[@TheICUChannel]

thanks for this video . many thanks .

[@lonceysbusiness333]

I think what you're doing is what Jesus said and that's "if you can't live the one's who you can see,mhow can you say that you love the ones, that you can't"!!! Which is the best thing you've ever done!!! Cheers so much Jeven I appreciated you heaps and thank God for you

[@RidgelineJames]

I needed this video. Thank you for the grounded wisdom.

[@JevenDovey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrittneyJon]

Great video and excellent advice! My word for this year is “create.” I’ve been dipping my toe in for too long and need the extra push to really dive in. And it’s good to remember I don’t have to make myself crazy by doing so. Thank you!

[@JevenDovey]

You got this!

[@DIYVariety]

Excellent advice, thank you. Cheers

[@kevgoes]

Hey man. Great advice. Also, love this video format. I'm trying to workon this style more on my channel. Thanks for the vid. My word is "BUILD". As in continuing to build my channel in a direction that is satisfying for both me and my veiwers.

[@GMAceM]

I like balance, but my word for this year is focus. Last year was something like discipline but more in the fitness side of my life. I did my at home workouts every weekday and stuck to it till the end so I could tell my story on IG (still haven’t because I’m kinda holding myself back to be honest). This year it’s gonna be focus. To focus on doing the things I know I have to do for both KZbin and for IG because I know I can do this as long as I stay focused. I’m gonna screenshot my comment so I can see it again throughout the year. Appreciate the video!

[@NoOverhead]

Great tips, bro. Happy new year! Looking forward to more adventure content from you.

[@itskevhere1954]

Great video Jeven, funny I watched your new year video last year and your word was courage, my word for last year was balance, but it was more to do with having a balanced perspective in whats going on in the world around us with all the covid stuff etc, my word for this year is "opportunity" I love watching your videos I find them very helpful and inspiring, I'm retired and enjoying making videos of my motorcycle and boating adventures, looking forward to doing more this year. Keep up the good work

[@joshrathbun1]

Really well said! Thank you for this video, it really was spot on in every aspect!

[@RusticatedArt]

I really enjoyed this Jeven, you make a lot of sense my friend!😊Robbie

[@fjmediapro]

Never stop what you do ❤🎉

[@beedroneinsta]

hi Jeven ... really good information there for everyone to follow and really good pointers . I have a full time job but trying to post once a week ish to get stuff out and build my channel which i love ding outside my other commitments like you said. thank you jeven hope your well happy new year

[@DanielSperl22]

You are amazing ❤

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

Thanks for these wise words 👏 I guess a lot of us needed to hear this!

[@AssadHamid]

Great message....

[@OutYourShell]

I've followed the symbolism of a word (I Mua) being mine for years that's allowed me to work with all kinds of people and now start YT and moving to Asia in 6 days. So I'll be shouting it in nerves to continue lmao

[@dinbali]

Routine is my word. Thank you for this insightful video

[@johnsondang5295]

happy2023 towards yourself 🎉🎉🎉

[@TOFA_USA]

Excellent motivational video sir ❤

[@AlleghenyHomestead]

Really enjoy all your videos!

[@packfadly]

watching this while planning where to put my next foot to

[@travelcameroon3520]

Courage

[@KhaledRachadMimi]

I loved the video, especially the intro... Thank you Javen for the information! Let's Gooo 🇩🇿 🔥

[@JevenDovey]

Glad you liked it!!

[@minlillajardim]

Happy 2023!👍🇸🇪

[@scanner_956]

Appreciate your content and insight

[@kris10spot]

hey jeven, looking to connect more with creators - what conferences do you suggest attending?

[@Mister_Ago]

Thanks for sharing this advice.

[@klannstyle]

Life

[@jalatam]

Love your content! Gogo 1 mln bro!

[@setodanu]

Let's start the class........🤓 my first video of yours was.....dji drone and how to use them and seing you up of the hill near the arches...then me buying drone

[@normk58]

Sage advice all the way around. I own a set of DJI mics and a Shimoda Action 30, and the lesson I learned from this video is clip the mic the opposite way you did so the dead cat doesn't rub against your jacket. ;)

[@JevenDovey]

Yup. These jackets are a pain to mic up

[@normk58]

@@JevenDovey It seem to remember you tucking the mic in one of the shoulder strap pockets and it sounding pretty good. I love those mics though. So well thought out, like everything DJI makes. Take all my money, DJI! And the Shimoda bags are great too. I have a 30 and 50.

[@KeywordManagement]

Great episode

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

whats the ratio for this video, jk have a happy new year bro

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@andyoutsidevlogs some one else comment w that, i thought it was funny

[@Stealth17Gaming]

I'm very surprised that your video is only at 7.3k views (at this point) when you have 910k subscribers. How is KZbin not picking up this video? Title, topic and thumbnail seem to be on point. Ideas?

[@JevenDovey]

My videos take more time to grow. It’s part of having a channel with evergreen edu content vs entertainment content.

[@Stealth17Gaming]

@@JevenDovey Ah fair enough. Thank you for the reply :)

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Wooow, super cool 😎🤝

[@JevenDovey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BobFarnham]

My word for 2023 is "optimize."

[@kuhaniresti]

may i know the brand of your back pack please, thanks

[@JevenDovey]

It’s linked in my description.

[@kuhaniresti]

@@JevenDovey got it

[@maju_mundur_kena]

Wow

[@maju_mundur_kena]

Hi Jeven, setelah India mungkin tahun ini anda bisa mempertimbangkan Indonesia dalam bucket list anda, saya merekomendasikan Bali dan Lombok sebagai destinasi yang indah untuk dikunjungi dan tidak lupa saya ucapkan selamat tahun baru untuk kita semua.

[@adipop]

👍😄👍

[@petervasko3462]

Hi again, I will try to tell you my real feeling about this so pls. keep it private! We all have this tíme in our lifes, where the Wife and Kids are more important than work and the whole world! It seems you have idea how to deal with it it this year;)

[@FactNight]

What's the ratio of this video?

[@JevenDovey]

Ratio?

[@eliseogarrido]

Let me know if your ever in SLO.

[@pplusbthrust]

I never watch short form video. BOOM! ❌

[@RoamingDevi]

Thanks Jeve for sharing your experience .I am from India and content creator based in Cape Town .I am into the same stage of life like you where i am having a dedicated job to do ,a family to take care .I produced almost 140+ videos for my channel (although my channel didnt grow as much) from last 3 years with a discipline approach .and spent a lot of time in learning from big youtubers ..I started with small and now i am using sonyA7S3 with GM lens ..I will explain you a typical situation where I am as of now .I am in a hurry to create as many as videos before I leave Cape Town as i will not get this kind of content in my place in India .Thats where I get confused my self what is my goal if i am go back to India and in which direction i will take my channel once i am back home ..does it worth for me to spend hours of hours of learning and then producing the videos currently where the future is not clear ..Believe me it demotivates my self some times ..but then i am asking my self i am getting slowly old so i need to capture as much as possible so that in my latter stage of life i can watch my own videos and memories and have some virtual friends with whom i am can interact ..So some times i get stress of thinking time is running out and so also age and the same time my channel is not growing to the extent what i dreamt ..just 600+ subscribers from last 3 years ..anyways i will continue to do until i enjoy to see my own videos ..and i hope i will get a goal on where to head latter once i go to back to India to my village ..as of now i have not having clear direction so i follow other youtubers to understand myself if i have the same taste

[@fitover67]

Good talk! I guessed correctly your word for 2023: balance. :) I think I am more on the courage phase concerning youtube channel at least.

[@MuddyRuttzz]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I learned many of these lessons since I started last year. Really appreciate all the help I’ve gotten from watching. @muddyruttzz