A YouTube Video About Videos About YouTube

[@LucindaLives]

This is my new thing: Less watching videos on growing my KZbin channel, more DOING of the growing of my KZbin channel! I'd love to hear how you feel about this, leave a comment if you feel like sharing!

[@NoryVeeTV]

Me too! I have also bought too many courses on how to do this and that, but the only people who get rich and have the views are the ones selling the courses! I need to go to work on my stuff ;)

[@auntietoya1980]

Mix it up… do what inspires you… but definitely sprinkle in a bit of what is trending and add your flavor… that way MAYBE your trending video does numbers while introducing people to you… then when those people come to you channel the discovery YOU… a spoonful of sugar and all that jazz lol

[@Master_Your_Moment]

Was this video for me?!?😂 OMG!! I feel exactly the same way. I LOVED your filming of the car, driving in, sitting, and then on top of the car and especially the outro when you are showing how you had to climb up. 😅 Great video as always! It just took me longer to get to watching it and responding than usual.

[@nancygreene5838]

Yes!!!❤❤❤

[@HannahBE-MillenialProject]

You are so right. The platform makesot difficult to stay on your WHY unless you are absolutely intentional..

[@inglespasoapasoconlucie]

People making videos on how to grow your channel, get monetized, gain subscribers, and quit your 9-to-5 are like the ones selling shovels during the Gold Rush-they’re the ones making more money than those actually ‘striking gold.’

[@portersblackboard]

LOL! Exactly! Not that there is anything wrong with that.

[@LucindaLives]

You've hit the nail on the head with this one!!

[@TheOddEarthShow]

I agree with you completely. I'm a brand new channel, and it sometimes feels like KZbin is all about how to start a channel; KZbin is on Easy Mode-really? KZbin is challenging. It's hard, and it's hard work. Suddenly, it's like everyone is doing the same thing - as you say, sitting in their cars. I see the same type of intros, such as when to say like and subscribe, how to end a video, and everything else. There are too many people telling people what to do and not doing it themselves - thousands of channels on "How to do KZbin" asking people to pay for their courses. I love how refreshing watching your video was. Thank you.

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It seems like many of us are sharing similar views on this, which I actually didn't expect. It's great to know I'm not the only one feeling this way

[@SupremeHealthChannel]

Hey 🙋🏽‍♀️- new subbie here. Thank you for articulating what many of us were thinking. 🏆 I’ve been laughing out loud the last month at this scenario of mirrors facing mirrors. I was tempted to make a video but I didn’t want to ‘dilute’ the algorithm. I vowed to stop watching them all except VidIQ and two others, (so time consuming). My eyes are hurting and besides I trust my own instinct so my time will be spent learning some amazing shooting techniques (thx for being so inspiring), staying in my lane and simply creating value for my audience. 🙏🏾

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for subbing! I totally agree, get inspiration from all around you but trust your own instinct! Thanks for your thoughtful comment 🤗

[@ancienthistorylostandfound]

Excellent video….

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much!

[@OliviaLovejoy]

Love your edits. Your points are so good! And I'm pretty sure KZbin algorithm chose to show me your video because of the topic. LoL

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for the kind words! The irony is not lost on me that this particular video is doing good on the channel 😂

[@theridingzebra]

Hi Lucinda! You took the thoughts right out of my head. YOU are the kind of creator I want to follow and aspire to. I know I’m not as creative as you are but i’m patient enough to learn and grow rather than join the bandwagon. Thank you Lucinda. PS: Your videos are amazing!

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Isabella (and Pietro... I'm just assuming it's Isabella, if it's Pietro I do apologize 😉) Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. I love how you guys are such adventurers!

[@theridingzebra]

⁠@@LucindaLivesYou guessed right 😄😄 Hi, Isabella here. Thanks for your reply. I’m truly enjoying your video and taking notes for my personal channel which I hope to launch soon. Keep them coming Lucinda.

[@NoryVeeTV]

thank you, Lucinda! I have been watching those videos you describe here, and I was getting so discouraged thinking, what is the point in making videos if the only videos that do well are the ones telling people how to make money, get views, etc., etc. but, thank you your words are so wise! little by little, I hope people still have other interests and find other subjects appealing, and I hope I can serve some of those people with my channel. I need to go back to watch the channels that I enjoy, and I want to clean my feed from those types of videos that tell me how to do KZbin, I am getting sick of them, lol

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Nory, thanks for sharing your thoughts. You are touching on an important point here, I think. It's not just important to create what we like, but also to watch what we like! and not just get stuck on things that we think we need to learn. By watching what we enjoy watching we will get inspired to create ourselves.

[@MarcusJFloyd]

You put a good spin on this topic that echoes my thoughts. I've been inundated with those types of videos lately and I want to avoid making them even though I know they'll get me more views and subscribers quickly. I go to those creator's pages and that's all I see and nothing else that makes their channels worth subscribing to. I've been watching your videos since you were on your pilot journey as I'm a pilot myself and glad you came back to share your journey. Take care.

[@LucindaLives]

That's so cool that you found this channel. It's so weird, I never thought that there would be people that would still like to follow my complete 180 lifestyle change. Thank you so much for watching!

[@SpirituallyImproved]

thank you for your wise words and great efforts and dedication on your wonderfully made video! 😊 cheers to growth and many successes 🎉

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

Excited to watch this video my friend. For context, I’ve made probably between 30 and 45 videos on “how to get more views on KZbin. Several of them have done extremely well. One driving 1.9 million views. But what about those other 35 or so… Those died on the vine. It’s pretty challenging to teach KZbin when your views suck. But I sure love it. Just like I love your videos, lucinda.

[@LucindaLives]

Wow, 1.9 million views. That's amazing! I've been watching your channel for a long time actually and I've learned a lot from you. It shows that you love what you do! Also, I should've written it in the comments of your video of a couple of days ago, but I love the changing background colors in your studio!

[@Bigcookfilms]

Just watched a few of your videos and as a creator over 40 myself I must say that you have an eye for filmmaking. You cute, funny, and seemingly intelligent. You're going to do great on this platform if you keep going.

[@LucindaLives]

😂 seemingly intelligent. That made me chuckle. Thanks for watching! (I'm almost afraid to say that I shoot on Sony and not Lumix 😉)

[@Bigcookfilms]

Lol, I didn't mean anything by that. I just haven't watched enough of you to come to a definitive conclusion yet. No camera beef I'm an art over gear type of person...lol ​@LucindaLives

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

Thank you for saying out loud what we were all thinking. You once gave me the best advice, 'If you wanted to know about planning for the future, you didn’t want fancy edits'. Thst stuck with me, and I incorporated that feedback. And I've seen steady growth. ❤

[@LucindaLives]

I'm so happy to hear that Vicki!! Keep going for sure, you're doing great

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

I’m proud of the fact that it’s my subscribers who are watching my videos! The subscriber percentage views is ALWAYS higher than the non-sub views. This tells me that I have found my people and they keep coming back. ❤😊

[@LucindaLives]

That's exactly right! And with that, the algorithm will have an easier time finding more of your people that will enjoy your content. Love it!

[@Prophetmother]

Thank you for adding a fresh, new perspective on this for me! In the therapy world, we call that a reframe and I think it's one that I'll be thinking on for a long time.

[@LucindaLives]

I'm so glad to hear that. Hopefully it'll be something that ultimately will help you create more of what you'd like to create!

[@inglespasoapasoconlucie]

Thank you for sharing your journey in a very authentic way! 👏🏻

[@LucindaLives]

I really appreciate that! 🤗🤗

[@RediscoveringApril44]

Absolutely about the personal growth for me. This is how I’m measuring my success ❤

[@LucindaLives]

I think that's awesome, documenting your personal growth!🤗

[@LastCartoonHero]

I'm watching/sub more smaller creators these days. One, I'm one of them and two, once you are successful your just a cog in the machine, doing what maximises the profit - how to make money like your example, reaction videos, essays, drama - you name it - it's all the same. Love your videos and editing, keep 'em coming!

[@LucindaLives]

I have to admit that I had a season where I was totally sucked in with those drama/tea channels. Eventually decided it was a waste of time and attention. But you are so right, there are just certain formats that do extremely well on this platform and they all kind of look alike. Like you, I'm also watching smaller creators now. And then also more movie trailers and movie breakdowns so I can learn better filmmaking and story telling

[@HannahBE-MillenialProject]

Loved that you said, find stories from your own day to day life. That definitely cannot be taught. Thabks for sharing your pov

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for stopping by! I love that you're daily content, that's impressive!

[@angelajholden]

It's impossible to not want the overnight success we see on the YT homepage. But then I remember "don't compare my beginning to someone else's middle". We don't know what they did to get to this point. Maybe this is their 6th attempt at YT in the last four years! I also think my slow and steady growth has helped me feel so much more confident and capable at being a creator. I want to produce evergreen content that adds value to people in my niche. I have a lot of experience doing what I do, but not at KZbin. Not at being a content creator. I'll take slow and steady because I need the time to learn as I grow. Cheers from Saint Paul, MN! 🧡

[@LucindaLives]

It's true, sometimes the success seems overnight but the person has been at it for much much longer than we realize. You're developing the experience as a content creator as we type! Thanks for stopping by Angela and your thoughtful comment! 🤗

[@Jasonempowerstv]

The last struggle to reach the camera was hilarious 😂. Super relatable ❤ we grow and get more confidence with each video that is what I have learned as a small creator!

[@LucindaLives]

😂 The struggle is real Jason! Thanks for watching all the way to the end 😊

[@Jasonempowerstv]

@ 😂oh it definitely is. You’re welcome Lucinda❤️🙏🏼

[@WeAreItalyBound]

I. Love. This! There are SO many of those videos out there. I want people to watch us because they really like us. We’re just going to keep doing what we’re doing and the right people will come. Awesome video. As always. 😊

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you! I totally agree, it's all about reaching the right people. And sometimes the KZbin algorithm just needs a little more time to get it right

[@SupremeHealthChannel]

Love the theme of your channel. New subscriber. ❤

[@WeAreItalyBound]

@@SupremeHealthChannel Thank you! Welcome!

[@GeraldBRhodes]

you always give me another perspective about how I can make videos in my own unique way. and the courage to carry on with my vision 🧘🏽‍♂️⛷️

[@LucindaLives]

So glad that these videos are helpful to you!

[@DiaryofaCreativeTherapist]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Your love and care for what you are doing feels authentic and inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words!

[@baileyharada5824]

Love this thoughtful take on KZbin videos!

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you!! 🤗♥️

[@HalleyDawnArt]

Glad somebody said it! For what it’s worth.. I doubt most creators who are just regurgitating info they heard on another video, while sitting in their car, will have the staying power advantage of someone who’s put so much time, thought, and consistency into building their audience like you. Just my 2 cents

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for sharing, Halley! have you been seeing this controversie thing about being a content creator or an artist here on KZbin? I'm surprised about the apparent drama it's causing.

[@RivaReveals]

This resonates with me and is made a short about it and then made a ton of videos because a lot of small creators wanted to start AND NOW I’m incorporating my original mindset and personal development back into my content

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Riva thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Do you feel like you are now wanting to pivot away from KZbin growth tips and tricks or are you planning to do mix of mindset and personal development and also KZbin growth hacks?

[@lekkarides]

Another great video Luci.. "Just Create, You've Got This" 😁🇿🇦

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you!! 😊

[@RubasLifetalks]

I love how you mentioned there is nothing inherently wrong in them creating videos like KZbin is on easy mode but it is disheartening we are on KZbin for the authenticity this platform promises either content creators or Audience ,,,But here we are trying our best small youtubers ❤❤

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Ruba. It's so true, it might be easy for some but for most of us, we put a lot of effort into this. Keep creating!🤗🤗

[@RediscoveringApril44]

Yes! Like at work when there’s a meeting…about a meeting…about a meeting. Sometimes there’s good information but the original thought can get lost

[@LucindaLives]

Right?! Or like in a never-ending email chain.

[@creativemanifestation4871]

OMG This!!!!! So true about these channels and NoT easy at all!!!!!

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for watching! If it ever gets easy I'll let you know 😉

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

This is such a great video. Super job!

[@LucindaLives]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@GoodDayGoodWay]

Finally someone who thinks what I think, I do what I want to do💯 subscribed to you ❤💯

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for watching and subbing!

[@WhistleintheWind]

This is my first time to find your channel and the title caught me. So I subscribed. Great presentation. Great observation and approach to the topic. I'll follow and let's see where your channel goes! May God bless you.

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you for checking out the video and for subbing! You'll find a variety of things here on the channel as I'm still learning what I like to talk about and definitely still learning a lot about filmmaking. And having tons of fun with it.

[@simplymichele-4U]

Well said girl and me, I'll take organic growth anyday. I started August and its been slow, its challenging but I'm enjoying creating content (its so new to me), I love connecting with the camera, I love receiving feedback (it encourages me) and Im killing 3 birds with one stone. Getting over self doubt and negative self talk. Facing my fear of public speaking and putting my face out there. I'm not a big talker, but this island girl is here to try, and I'm in it to win it. I'm 48 recovering from a stroke, I'm married but lonely, and I love the word of God. That brought me to KZbin. It's been therapeutic and has been an outlet for me. Im able to bless and encourage people I've never met, and every time I see the sub count go up, 🤗that's my reward

[@LucindaLives]

Congratulations on starting! It's so good to hear that turning on the camera is doing so much good for you, that's a win already! 😊

[@bree8150]

I love your perspective!

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@atalkwithtee]

I was saying this the other day… I’m almost afraid of doing a video on how many new subs I have cause the last time I did I lost 20 lol but I’m with u!! It’s like kids watching videos about other kids playing with toys!

[@LucindaLives]

lol, I love that analogy!

[@Walksandwanders]

I love that you reference the sitting in the car thing BUT I’m really glad that you didn’t just sit in your car but were far more creative. Much more engaging. You’ve got a new subscriber - from another slow growing channel from UK. 🇬🇧 Very true about finding the stories in our everyday life is something you have to learn by doing - we make the road by walking. I’m trying to stay true to my own creativity, but now and again, it is tempting to try something the algorithm may like. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for subbing Don! I don't think there's nothing wrong with experimenting on your channel and seeing what the algorithm likes. As long as you're still having fun with it. Side note: when it's winter, will you continue going on your walks. I'm originally from The Netherlands and know how miserable the winters can be in that part of the world. Although that's all perception, maybe you lik ethe winters! Anyway, thanks again!

[@Walksandwanders]

@ I think my fav video I made in winter was the ‘Snowy Walk to Onehouse’ video. Absolute blizzard but captured a memory of me and Mrs E having adventures in the snow. 😀👍

[@LucindaLives]

I love that! I never really embraced the winter, hence living in FL now. But i do miss it a little bit. Probably going home in January. Also because the tickets are cheap then 😂

[@alleyeditor]

Thanks Lucinda!

[@LucindaLives]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@edwardharrison28]

You and I both know there is nothing easy about creating KZbin content. Remember all the frustration when we first started. I think you nailed it, this iss quality content.

[@LucindaLives]

I still have frustrations 😂😂 So many things and stories in my head but still figuring out a way to convey them properly. Thank you for watching and the kind words!

[@edwardharrison28]

@ anytime I subscribed

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Ebrulia]

Subscribed because this was amazing! I kinda miss the old days of youtube where not everything was about money, it seemed more authentic that way. And that is exactly what I found in this video :)

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you for subbing! Side note: I'm also learning Japanese and am totally struggling. I've learned Katakana and Hiragana and then I got discouraged. I need to get back on it.

[@Ebrulia]

@@LucindaLives Same here :) This journey sure has its ups and downs (lots of them)!

[@Leada1ne]

Listen, i found your channel and few weeks ago and subscribed because, me and you have very similar ideals about the YT industry currently and we make similar content!! I love your storytelling and your message!!

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for subbing and for the kind words! We're going to make it in this KZbin jungle, even if it's slow going.

[@Leada1ne]

@LucindaLives 🗣Preach 🤣🙏🏾

[@SupremeHealthChannel]

#OurTimeWillCome 🥳🙏🏾

[@LucindaLives]

Absolutely!

[@LauraMalvoyante]

The algorithm brought me here and I love your vibe! New subscriber and fellow small creator 😊

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for subbing Laura. Less scrolling, more strolling, I love that!

[@recipesandbudgetinginIreland]

I love the editing and the choice of music that creates the tension what's gonna happened 😁

[@LucindaLives]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@CliffKasoziDesign]

I think we need to realise that channels grow according to your niche and i think its best to accept your journey and turn of the growth videos and just let yourself grow and listen to your audience. Most of the best practices are already known to those already creating move on to creating and being smart about it.

[@LucindaLives]

I'm not sure what you mean by growing according to your niche? Do you mean that some niches grow faster than others?

[@khismet]

Focus on honing your skills and perfecting your craft, and the recognition and admiration you seek will naturally follow.💫 Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them with such zeal and fervor that you leave your audience in a hypnotic trance, wondering how you manage to make it look so effortless😋

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@my_warm_Africa]

Getting interesting content to watch these days is difficult. We have millions of videos on KZbin of the same "regurgitated" type, being promoted by the KZbin algorithm. But the true gems - real original stories - are well hidden from us, while their authors are struggling to reach the world with the message. I wish all creators to find their viewers.

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

This is very true. Real stories about real people are of way more value. I’m sticking with my stories. I played the growth video game and it was inauthentic to me. Slower growth is the result, but I’m a happier creator for it. ❤

[@LucindaLives]

I think that eventually we can all find our people. Like Jen said, the growth game is just so inauthentic. I also opt for slower growth and making videos like this where i really try to be creative in conveying a certain message. Sometimes it's a hit in the algorithm and most of the times it isn't, and that's ok!

[@MichaelsBackporch]

I have never sat in my car doing a video but I have watched the guru's talk about growth. Good on you for getting paid once that is Fabulous. You are doing great and nothing is easy mode if it is well it probably isn't worth as much. Its hard work but easy if you can get joy from the process. If you would get 10k subs in one month just think about how much that increases the pressure and then possibly the fun of it slowly slipping away. Life is about the Journey.

[@LucindaLives]

It's just something I cannot imagine, getting that popular that fast. We are all on our own KZbin growth journey for sure. You are right Michael, life in itself is a journey!

[@MayWonder]

I think easy mode is being just authentic. I think the growth video just brings a lot more people to the channel. Because of that I think KZbin might recommend that channel to more people no matter what topic they choose next. Essentially it gives you a boosted audience but you have to keep creating good videos in order to keep growing.

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this May! Keep going!

[@LifeAsAllen]

You just said everything that has been in my head, but so much better than I could have! Now, what am I supposed to do lol???

[@LucindaLives]

😂😂😂 You need to make your video on this topic as well!

[@LifeAsAllen]

@@LucindaLives But you did it so perfectly! Even the easy mode and doing videos from your car. I'm just as guilty as doing videos about youtube and I can't get out of the rut myself. I mean, how many "over 40 you need to start a channel now!" videos can be made?

[@LucindaLives]

I appreciate that. And what you mention is exactly what I'm thinking, need to get out of the rut. So here's my solution to it: I am now working on a series about my lived experience the past year, that will have 8 episodes and a trailer. It's something that is going to take time to make and that's mostly for me to get better at filmmaking and learning new things. With every episode I want to integrate something new. So that's taking up a lot of brainspace so that I am no longer so worried about the analytics of my channel now. And it's something I really enjoy. In the meantime, I'm keeping up with my twice a week schedule with just things that are on my mind, like this video. Keeping my brain occupied with the creative side and not so much the growth side for a while. After I finish the series, I'll worry about the growth stage again. At least, that's the plan. We'll see how well I execute

[@LifeAsAllen]

@@LucindaLives That sounds like a cool idea. And twice a week is great. I just broke my goal of one video a week unfortunately. It was raining here and I couldn't do what I had planned. The two videos I did that weren't youtube related were my biggest flops in terms of views. That's what scares me. I think I need to get back to on of my purposes and realize a lot of this is just about leaving my legacy. I doubt any future grandkids I may have will give a crap about how their grandad (me) talking about the KZbin algorithm.

[@LucindaLives]

That's interesting. It's kind of hit or miss for me regardless of the topic. I think your grandbabies will love to watch your videos regardless!! Watch they want to become KZbinrs when they grow up and those KZbin algorithm videos will be their favorite 😂

[@JenteKasprowski]

Another good video! KZbin and other social platform algorthms are strange things. They keep surprising me. Things that I think will get views fail while other “quick” pieces of content without expectations do beter than the pieces you put a lot of effort in. Trying to create without expectations is for me the key to not burn out I think, but boy that is difficult! I refresh my stats way too much for that 😂

[@LucindaLives]

😂😂I certainly know that feeling. I can only handle the roller coaster on one platform myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@AaronReactivated]

In my experience making videos about making videos on KZbin is fools gold. They’re almost guaranteed to get more views than your usual content but i do think it brings in people that will probably stop making videos very soon, hopefully they stick around to keep watching your content

[@LucindaLives]

It is one of those topics that might just be ever green. Those videos will stay relevant as long as there's new creators coming to the platform. That might not do much for the rest of the content on a channel. Then again, if the other videos are also compelling you might just be drawing in a larger audience don't you think?

[@mminordesigns]

I really appreciate this video. I don't like to be like everybody else and I do believe our time is coming. I want to have fun with my content do what I enjoy. I also took vidiq off because I can see how many subscribers the people in the comments had and that made me want what they had. I just started my channel and I just want to enjoy it no rush. Money and monetization will come in due time.

[@LucindaLives]

Congratulations on starting your channel! I hope you will have so much fun with it.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

The only thing we know for sure is there is a memo that goes out to all these channels that tells them the talking points for that particular week. And you can set your watch to when they all change their minds and tell you the newest idea ...every three weeks.

[@LucindaLives]

the question is. who's the first? Who sends out the memo 🤔

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

yes @@LucindaLives but the real question should be whether to give up on our favorite dressing and go to oil and vinegar? Salad for breakfast rocks! ( So do chocolate milkshakes in the afternoon.....I didn't want to sound crazy...Yeah, I would never turn my back on my chocolate nutrition )

[@LucindaLives]

hmmm, such an odd choice for breaky. Yet, i eat rice for breaky so I can't judge

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

@@LucindaLives Rice! Don't say that out loud...They will come after you. If the Glucose Goddess gets wind of this....I'm scared just tapping out a note. She says....table spoon of vinegar in a glass of water. ( water so the dentist doesn't have a cow ). Then greens before anything...before bread, potatoes....and r-i-c-e. ( All of which need to wait till after lunch ). After lunch she allows some chocolate. The idea being whatever is in the greens prevents the carbohydrates from being absorbed as much. Postscript. I used to love warm rice with a cold salad over top....Now the Rice Police are out in numbers and I'm even scared to admit that I said the four letter word. Now look what you've done...." ya gonna get us both in trouble ".

[@ahmedtwahir]

Makes sense. I mean unless one has a really brilliant discovery or invention in a high end lab then we are all just reinventing the wheel with our own words. Plus if we're not careful or don't force ourselves "out" then we just end up on the consuming part of the stick rather than the productive side of it. BTW nice monitor!

[@LucindaLives]

oh thanks! I love this monitor, makes editing so much fun!

[@youngandrichwoo]

THIS IS SO TRUE because it made me think if I should make one too that would get me away from my niche and then I thought it through and decided not to! I document my countryside life...I can only talk about that because that's my passion. showing how we do it in the Bosnian countryside is my passion. that's it. I'm done

[@LucindaLives]

Keep creating what you love to share!

[@TinaHBeautifulJourney]

I am also hitting "not interested" on all the 'grow your channel' videos that come up on my home page. Less time consuming content, more time creating it. I shared my own thoughts on easy mode this week too. Loved hearing your perspective.

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for watching and your thoughtful comment Tina. I think the point you made that we need to remember that KZbin is corporation with shareholders and KZbin needs to make money. We're just a cog in the machine, and at te same time, without us ... no KZbin

[@TinaHBeautifulJourney]

@@LucindaLives Yes. KZbin needs us, but they don't exist to serve us. They exist to serve their shareholders. Admittedly, treating creators well benefits them. But there is a huge supply of us. So we have to make our channels valuable to KZbin so they are incentivized to enhance and promote us.

[@themarekch]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. Totally agree 👍 I'm struggling on KZbin. I need to make a how to make a video 📹

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Australia! Don't give up, you got this. Just make what you like to make!

[@jenhampton1627]

Everyone has something to offer. Being authentically you is interesting in and of itself.

[@LucindaLives]

I totally agree!

[@sereneresilience44]

I love you making this video. I think I might be in information overload. Like really I probably could use half the time I spent watching those videos actually creating more videos and figuring it out along the way. I’m learning to not rush the process. I think those videos have its pros and cons you can get addicted to watch too many and might feel confused. Also I do need to find my own way and that probably won’t happen until I actually take more action than research. Although I do think research is good too.

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Shayla, I'm sure you've heard about analysis paralysis before. I completely agree with you, doing your research is important. And as a major nerd and researcher of the tiniest details I can get stuck in that "forever researching and not doing anything" mode. Like you said, the magic happens in the action. Putting all that knowledge from your research into action is the key!

[@sereneresilience44]

@ yes. I think too implementing small bits of information at one time

[@CindyTheLDCoach]

Your name STOPPED me. Lucinda is my government name. I don't meet many of us "Lucindas" often. I am passionate about the content that I am making as well. I've been monetized for a while and in the past was getting a payoff about every two months because I haven't been consistent. However, the last few months I've hit the $100 threshold for the last few months. Here's to growing and finding our tribe.

[@LucindaLives]

I've never met another Lucinda, how fun! That's amazing that you're able to stay more consistent lately!

[@sara1M365]

I don’t watch these types of videos for knowledge. I watch them for motivation to get my az on youtube 😅

[@LucindaLives]

Well there ya go, that's a great reason Sara! Did you make your second video for your 2-month challenge yet? Just so you know, if you miss a day, you're not a failure. You're learning. And getting better. With everything you try, you are getting more experience. I think you are super brave, and I know that you will get the succes you want to have. You got this!

[@matterof_fact]

Subbed keep up the. Good work !

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for subbing!

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

I clicked on this video because the title made me chuckle… It is so freaking true!!! I got caught up in the tornado there for a minute of faster growth, how to get your views and watch hours blah blah blah, but it just started to feel like a big weird circle reminiscent of the motivational speaker/business seminar/multilevel thing… You get my drift… And then looking at someone who blows up and trying to copy what they do and having 1 million people do that… I stepped back and realized I was starting to become annoyed and frustrated that I wasn’t getting all the numbers. I realized I’m in it for the long haul and I want to stay true to the original reason why I started this channel, to bring awareness, to get exposure for my art, and to build a community of like-minded people. Regardless of whether or not I get paid. Any amount of pay would be nice, that’s why I keep everything low budget. I’m not trying to invest a whole lot of money in this, I figure all the supplies and things that I have spent money on already should be enough. Thanks for doing this video. It’s a very fresh take on a very overly emphasized topic.

[@LucindaLives]

So glad the title made you chuckle! Yeah, i went through a similar proces also feeling frustrated and annoyed. But I really started this as a creative outlet and to have fun with it so that's what I've decided to focus on. Thanks for sharing your experience with us Susan!

[@adreaminfocus]

I love this video. I thought it was really interesting. When my channel was originally going and I was using it to help support my clients and to grow as a nutritionist I spent so much time effort and money on learning how to grow it and I kept on feeling like I was hearing KZbinrs say it’s so easy to grow, and say the content might not be that good if it’s not. Which quite frankly hurt my feelings because actually my content as nutritionist was both well done and genuinely helpful. I hated having to use the Clickbait weight loss titles in order to get views because that’s not actually what my videos were truly about. I spent a small fortune doing a course and I did it literally to the tea and this is when I was posting consistently. Still nothing. So this is why now in my new era I make videos what I want when I want and I focus on getting a little bit better with each video because creating videos in order to bring in new audience just feels exhausting and takes away from my experience.. it also seems to be there are people who are brand-new KZbinrs who post their very occasional very good videos and grow massive audiences. It’s a minefield and I love your message that we will all get there in the long run. X

[@LucindaLives]

Hey Cee Fee, I also spent way to much money on KZbin courses and coaching. I think on the one had it wasn't totally wasted because I did learn some things, mainly what I don't want to do 😂 But in the end I have no clue what wil work and what won't work on my channel. It's a great big mystery to me and I've just decided to keep having fun with it. I really do believe that our time will come! Keep creating!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I like it when the young, Bikini Class, pretty girl says KZbin is on easy mode and it has nothing to do with luck. She gets 29K in a day. Meanwhile dude, with chili dog stains all over his shirt, pulls tractors out of the bushes with a pick up truck that the state police want to impound. I make sure to go to his channel and comment: " You got this ", "Don't quit", " Most underrated guitar player of all time" ( okay, maybe not that last one).

[@LucindaLives]

While I do agree that pretty privilege is real, I also think that all of us have some type of unfair advantage that we can tap into, develop, nurture and then share with the world and become successful in our own right!

[@abbieamavi]

4:28 I agree, I see a lot of video essay type videos now and I like them, but it seems like creativity is lacking the last couple years. 15 years ago, and even during the Vine era, things were different.

[@LucindaLives]

Ah the days of KZbin past... certainly was a different beast then. I'm not 100% sure if all the changes have been for the better

[@bigtimedrum]

Starting a youtube channel is easy , uploading videos and getting the views and subscribers is very subjective and its never on easy mode .

[@LucindaLives]

It is definitely more of an art form than a science

[@nancygreene5838]

I couldn’t do a video from my car anyway because I don’t have a car. I would have to do a video from the Marta bus. 🤣

[@LucindaLives]

Well there you go, doesn't matter what the location is just turn the camera on. Thanks for watching Nancy!

[@JmanAnimates]

I think that these videos about 'blowing up' on youtube are a great form of procrastination

[@LucindaLives]

That's an interesting viewpoint. How so?

[@JmanAnimates]

@ it gives one the feeling of making progress instead of actually making progress. MJ Demarco, a writer and businessman, calls this “action faking”

[@LucindaLives]

Oh ok, I understand what you are saying now, thanks! I'll have to look into that term action faking, interesting.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I have a niche and nephews....but I never told them about my channel. I didn't tell anyone about my channel.

[@LucindaLives]

why is that?

[@LucindaLives]

😂 yes! our furry besties, they become KZbin famous if they want it or not

[@ancienthistorylostandfound]

I was just thinking about this subject and was going to do a topic on it…lol…easy mode title is clickbait

[@LucindaLives]

Definitely make what's on your mind I'd day. Thats' what I did with this one. I was thinking about it for a couple of weeks, and I was like I just need to put my 2 cents out there.

[@LetsTalk-ish]

@@LucindaLives Just wanted to post under my talking head channel. I did make my video. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Normallydifferent]

Yes DDash annoying azz 😂😂

[@LucindaLives]

😂😂

[@beatbuildersstudio]

Don't be fooled. People aren't blowing up because they are filming in their car. The term blowing up is relative. Most of those channels had very few subs and views and now they getting slightly more. If you look at their channels they aren't great. People forget you still need a personality and have something to say.

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you for sharing your perspective on this!

[@Keeperofsecrets1]

Yes all those type of content creators are just clones in the mist

[@LucindaLives]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@lasuretv]

Superb video! Really great. I just started posting two weeks ago and it’s refreshing to see your video on my feed! You’re 1000% right. New sub now! 🩷

[@LucindaLives]

Thank you so much for subbing and the kind words Dee! I love that you work in the television and film industry, so interesting! maybe someday I can make my way onto a professional set in some capacity

[@lasuretv]

@ What I have come to believe and know from personal experience is that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to do. I’m grateful that my purpose and my passion now feeds my family and I get to entertain others. I’m definitely working on how to help others break into the industry, so if I can be of any assistance ever, holla!!! 🙏🏾

[@LucindaLives]

I might just take you up on that!!