You're Not Talented - And That's A Good Thing

[@SamNewton]

Me - Waking up on a Monday inspired and ready to crush my week. Aidin - You’re not talented Well done as always my man

[@halfkamil9197]

hahahaha xD

[@BryceDocherty]

I'm just glad neither of you shoot on Nikon or I would unsub :)

[@IAF1900]

Nikon engineers : Waking up on a monday and working on the camera they think will break the game Sam, the creamy guy : OHHHH NO POTATOOOO

[@LowKeyJaded]

It’s not even about “talent”. I’m just not good at anything. I’m mediocre at best and subpar most of the time.

[@star5384]

Same

[@Clout_chasing_boy]

and that is ok. Does not make you lesse than anyone else. Does not mean you cannot get better. Good luck

[@H.K.5]

@@Clout_chasing_boy Yes it does. My dad is good at leadership, my mom is good at cooking, my sisters are good at writing and drawing. And then there’s me, the talentless nobody who no one likes or respects.

[@Clout_chasing_boy]

@@H.K.5 if that is the way you look at it, good luck being miserable and stuck in "comparision mode" for the rest of your life

[@H.K.5]

@@Clout_chasing_boy Thank you!

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

I’ve said this forever about everything because I’m the type of person that if I become passionate about something I engulf myself in it to the point I don’t sleep. Then when I get great or even good at that said/specific passion, people make it seem like I was just born with said ability and it drives me nuts because I feel it takes away from all the hard work and countless sleepless nights I spent trying to master said craft. This was beautifully put together. Great job again. Big fan here.

[@eugeniaedits]

100% agree.

[@Error-5478]

Most of it is coming from people who've had the same drive as you. But never get better at it, which makes it seem like you naturally had a knack for it.

[@jackbrian7083]

I mean tbf you cant expect people to know how much time you put into it unless you Tell them to Not and Most people dont Tell

[@KanishkGupta]

Talent is the product of Practice. Practice makes you talented.

[@AidinRobbins]

Absolutely!

[@thecatalog7188]

No, that's skill. Talent is when you get more practice out of your hard work (you progress faster).

[@wtfnivv]

No you are wrong

[@Conanconane]

When you are not talented in something and you work hard for months years you will improve then someone talented come and practice for just hours and already gets better than you

[@rooster379]

"you don't have to be good at the thing to do the thing" thank you I needed to hear that.

[@thechrishau]

Aidin! This was such a great videoooo. Love the format.

[@JustWojtek]

You are so spot on, "Intuition is nothing more and nothing less, but recognition", trained through and shaped by infinite repetition. Talent on the other hand is just what's visible to others. Loved the graphics on this one btw!

[@thomasshealy962]

Thank you, Aidin! I really needed to hear something like this. At times, I've been frustrated since I can be envious of others, and I've only been recently able to realize how it has negatively affected me. True happiness is appreciating what you have around you and knowing that you can be happy being yourself. If you are not happy, you must work and develop into a person with which you will be happy or change your environment so that it positively affects you. Thank you for this message, Aidin; everyone who has ever felt envious, unconfident, or meek should definitely hear this!

[@pratiksaha6314]

I never clicked a video faster seeing the title! ( Finally a relatable video. Thank you for this gem!)

[@AidinRobbins]

Hope you enjoy this one!

[@CrocketX]

This made me actually pretty happy. I've been struggling with creativity for some time now and lately I was ready to give up making videos. And because of this video I realized that I'm not not-creative, but maybe I just haven't learnt some methods yet. Thank you!

[@sparrowt4082]

4:03 "Because no one should be deterred or discouraged from doing something because they don't just naturally 'get it,' because the reality is, _no one_ just naturally 'gets it.'" That's deep. I always feel late to the game. I feel like everyone else has it figured out, has the talent, so what's the point of me learning what's already known, what someone else has already perfected, just way later then prodigy, and way less eloquently? But this brought some hope in an unusual way. The truth that they weren't _born_ talented, means therefore, I can seek talent, instead of looking at my imperfect self, trying to figure out "What's my thing" "What's my talent?" When in reality, it's nothing. You're good at nothing. But you have the hope of being good at everything-- because it's practice, not destiny, which perfects the skills we crave to know. And the fact that we're not born talented-- means there's still hope to be so. ❤

[@Gadrosful]

Thanks Aidin for word of courage. Love from Nigeria

[@wimalranaweeratunga850]

I just wanna give you a big hug for doing this video. Its sad we don't meet people like this in real world.

[@JourneyDude]

i love how good energy is coming from your videos, your personality ... you deserve a huge hug!

[@CWReace]

Saw something somewhere where they did eye-tracking of professional photographers and non-photographers looking at the same things, and the pro photographers had noticeably different patterns of how their eyes looked at scenes, with the conclusion being that they had taught themselves -- even if not consciously so -- to look at scenes differently, presumably looking for those patterns, tones, etc. in a second nature way.

[@DarlDawnVlogs]

I'm hooked! This is something that I can relate! Thank you so much for making this video Aidin!! I will always love and appreciate your craft!! TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CAN READ THIS: ALWAYS PUT ON YOUR HEADPHONE WHEN WATCHING AIDIN'S VIDEO!

[@AidinRobbins]

Means the world homie, glad this one resonated with you! And I always appreciate the headphones use :)

[@DarlDawnVlogs]

@@AidinRobbins Your sound design never fails to amaze me! You are one of my inspiration to keep going on and get good at filmmaking.

[@smarthousetech8593]

There's a difference between loving something and liking it a lot. Those who love a particular interest do it no matter what because it brings them joy. And they don't just do it for a few years or months, no it's a lifetime pursuit.

[@LFTLivefortoday]

THIS is WHY we keep coming back to your channel! Your message is clear, concise and crafted in a way that everyone can resonate with...cheers from Florida =p

[@Michelle4PTG]

Chapters: 00:01 - Intro: You aren't Talented 00:46 - Driving to the Forest 01:20 - Elements of a good shot 03:09 - The Orgin of Talent 03:47 - Grow with Passion 05:05 - Hiking and Photography 06:14 - Outro: Do Your Thing

[@tibfox]

you forgot 5:30 - "the big fall"

[@Michelle4PTG]

@@tibfox Thanks, ^_^ Overlooked that one. In the rain stones can be pretty slippy.

[@AidinRobbins]

Big fall = definitely the highlight

[@Martyvader]

You never know when you need to hear something until you do in fact hear it and man I needed this. It's easy to get caught up in the talent trap and think you can't do something. Thank you for this

[@Alex_Gall]

Well, put! Great to hear what you said!

[@tukchhan90s_kids73]

You are the man I need.. Love from Nepal.

[@TheTravelingTrainwreck]

Talk about crushing it… you CRUSHED this!! So true!

[@realtyrone345]

i practice so much at everything ive ever been passionate about and ive never seen a shred at any success at all

[@sebastianpatrickp]

You are such an inspiration man! Thanks for this!

[@TripoGuide]

I think you made something amazing in a very simple way, I do believe the same, gr8 work and keep making it thanks for sharing with us.

[@BryceDocherty]

Love it man!!! I've been saying this to people for a while. No one wants to put in the time. But passion triumphs over all.

[@DoiViezuri]

Aiden, you're one of the most inspiring content creators on KZbin. Really appreciate that you're sharing all this knowledge with us!

[@ZTRCTGuy]

Why do so many people get the defenition of talent wrong, this video too. Talent isn't something you're able to do from birth or without training. Talent is being able to improve faster than your peers without talent, with the same amount of work. This concept is real, and it matters. It's the reason I'll for example never be a good a composer as Mozart was, NO MATTER how hard I'd work. Of course you're gonna get better if you practise, but this has very little to do with talent.

[@Tricalnat]

thanks man this really means alot to me, im having a tough time

[@HNeatR]

Great stuff bro! Needed this today

[@YogitaBag]

just watched this twice, thank you, i mean nobody ever says this, it's like you *have* to be talented (the pressure). It means a lot when people don't just pay attention to the *talent*, they ignore the hardwork and when you think that you are *talented* then you stop improving (ruining your life, in the process).

[@maishamaliharahman7377]

I found your channel while searching for the style I wanted to shoot and God, this is a blessing. Not only I have found the most helpful shooting and editing tips that goes with me, I am trying to pursue another thing for my career, and boy oh boy, I NEEDED THIS. Thank you. Thanks a ton! God bless you for helping people like this.

[@WesleyProductions]

Woww this was so freaking good!!! I never thought of it this way, thanks for making this video! So glad you didn't have your camera in your hand at 5:30 😬😂

[@AidinRobbins]

Thank you Wesley, glad you dug this one! Same here- would likely have ended up taking a worse fall to keep the camera safe haha

[@LouiseMcLeod]

I have just come across this video Aidin. You have hit it on the nail, talent is earned by putting in the hours working, learning and also realising any mistakes along the way to achieve the goal of whatever you want to pursue. You have a new subscriber!

[@AidinRobbins]

Appreciate the kind words and support!

[@BikerLor]

Loved this Video Man!

[@swarupbotany]

today I am joining as a commercial photographer in a food company and this video made my day .. thank you soo much ..

[@blancopop7845]

I recently started up a channel to spread info for photographers starting out and my main big message is just to go out and do it. So I hear you bro, same message.

[@Akash-bs9ly]

Thank you, for making me realize that I'm not talented. I'm a skilled person. Love your work.❤️💙

[@petermeinhart3735]

This topic is stuck in my mind for a very long time now. Feels good to hear similar thoughts from you, especially in such an non self destructive language, i love that

[@SuzyTopAgent]

It really was a beautiful scene. I really enjoyed all the elements we need to pay attention to, from the foreground to the background.

[@cjpreyes]

You always inspire when you do these videos! Thanks!

[@markstanley2001]

"doing the thing, is how you get good at the thing..." new motto 🙏

[@sydex3837]

hands down the best advice aidin. love to see more these kind of videos

[@TheEpicUnknown..]

Very good and motivational advice dude. Im 39 years old and i can appreciate the wisdom you just expressed. Thanks man!!

[@whoisjaffe]

Love these types of videos Aidin!

[@AidinRobbins]

Thanks homie! I definitely love making them! :)

[@alexine.musicc]

I’m in love with your videos man! Thanks for saying these words they’re rlly motivating.

[@blancotv1]

I don’t know how but all your images look really good, there are a lot of dynamic range

[@marcelomusso7685]

This video has made me want to tell you how incredible it has been to see your evolution on KZbin in 3 years. I remember the first video of you that I saw was about the 7artisans 7.5mm lens. You are the best evidence for me that there is no talent without dedication, learning and love for what you do. A huge greeting from Peru.

[@JpFilmsRD]

Remember that you're not supposed to be good at it. You're supposed to get good at it. I felt that

[@kaptagn]

Exactly, I try to preach to people who want to pursue photography/videography but doesn't feel naturally gifted. Well said.

[@AlbertKarhuFilms]

Its hard fuken work, it takes many years for people to recognise you as a talented person and use their untalentedness as an excuse for not getting shit done. Its 99,9% hard work and dedication, and the rest is just pure talent. Thanks for the video 🤝

[@yuyang444]

Being good at the thing is not the prerequisite for doing the thing :') spot on.

[@Alphain]

This is just pure GOLD ADVICE

[@LiamApilado]

I resonate with this alot. Well done you've made it. You're inspiring people like me.

[@TuckerPearce]

Aidin this is such fantastic advice. Shot a video today as a result and I’m uploading it no matter what. I need to get out of this rut and get better as I go. Thanks man.

[@WindowtoMoscow2]

Greetings from Russia!;) I am very glad that I got on your channel. Now I am just experiencing a dead end in creativity and I understand that I am stuck and do not develop further. And you breathed new life into me, thank you and good luck!)

[@PioneerMountainHomestead]

Well stated! People often forget and discount how much "work" has to be done to be "talented". Loved your rant!!!!

[@bbkintanar]

bro. not only are you an amazing videographer,, but you shoot all this footage solo, whether the camera is on a tripod or a rock. i've always felt that i needed another person to be there with me to shoot or be shot, and never wanted to put the effort into putting my cameras on a tripod, table, etc. Sure, having a +1 would make things easier, but you definitely show me that with a bit of effort and creative placement, you can still create an amazing story

[@bmcla34]

I had someone call me talented today and it made me think of this video. Obviously i graciously thanked them for the compliment. I'm pretty new to photography and making cinematic videos, so i know i have a long way to go. I think I'm doing some good stuff, and surprise myself often, but I'm going make sure i keep plugging away. I totally agree with what is presented in this video.

[@rephotography5881]

wow thanks for the message dude. I was about to give up on what I want in life. I have already sacrificed everything for this and late I'm having trouble and doubting myself about pursuing my passion. By watching this video now, it kinda help me get back to my game. Thank you dude, thanks a lot.

[@troysvisualarts]

Great video! I'm a photographer myself and for many years I just went out and took happy snaps and did not think about composition and how to make a photo look really eye catching though I did fluke good compositions from time to time! Since I joined a camera club, I gradually learned about composition and took composition much more seriously and gradually got better and better at it and now I am going out and deliberately thinking about each shot and how I think it will look good an eye catching and I've been getting pretty good reviews for many of my photos at the camera club :) . Seeing photography has been a continuous passion of mine naturally I wanted to learn more and get better at it! And yes along the way even when I was just happy snapping, friends say "you're so talented" and all that. Anyhow your video was well worth watching!

[@SuelenTiekoPhotos]

You said everything that I think! I wish I’d have seen your video (and KZbin existed) when I was on my 20’s. At that time I thought photography was not for me because I was not creative and naturally talented. Glad I figured that out by myself and started in landscape photography!

[@actorrai4322]

love you content and tutorials. I am completely inspired.

[@silverwolf1620]

Hard work, practice, and even more hard work breeds creativity

[@dronimik]

So inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing this insight!

[@GabeRyanMedia]

Thanks for the reminder, Aidin! Great vid, my man!! 👊🏻🔥

[@Arri.]

Aidin your my motivation , watching you i get inspired to go out and film create something i love ❤

[@bcinc4070]

Excited to watch this video…it was amazing….👍👍

[@AdrianLoganLive]

All that effort of setting up the camera over and over in the eye of a hurricane. Your commitment is appreciated lol

[@nemesiscreativity6571]

Thank you for this video. Somehow I felt that fall, it really spoke to me. I am still at the "6 years ago" point. Long way to go.

[@Ryze-Media]

well said brother! keep it up!

[@tibfox]

Thank you for this message. I am still kind of new to photography. I had a few photowalks lately and did not take any outstanding shot - I thought "hmm I am not talented - I should quit and spend my time for something I am talented it" even though I was not planning to do so. Because taking photos is extremely healthy for my mind and I wouldn't ever stop going on photowalks. You remind me of the fact that every bad shot will guide me on my way to take amazing shots

[@RoccoGermani]

Very interesting video, at first when I read the title it thew me off, but as I watched I started to understand what you mean. You and I didn't just wake up one day with these 'talents,' they take many hours of learning and practice. I think that God has gifted everyone with something they can excel at, but that doesn't mean it will come instantly. You definetly have a gift Aidin, your creations are so well thought out and show that you have worked hard to get to where you are now. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me, and all of us watching, and thank you for making this video!

[@flytec]

This hit home more than I imagined when I hit play. Thank you.

[@Mrigler1999]

love this bro! i feel like people give up way too early or don't even start just because they're not amazing from the get-go. consistency and determination!!!😆

[@sparrowt4082]

3:03 "Anyone who's good at something has gotten there by gradually picking up all of those individual peices." Wow...

[@TheWindyBurrow]

If I could give 50 thumbs up to this video I would. Out of all the big KZbinrs that put out motivational videos, this is by far the most relatable, as it simply speaks directly, honestly to the viewer. And coming from a creator that undoubtedly looks like is the most Talented nowadays... So once again thank you Aidin! also: it'sso funny to see how across the ocean were having a pretty similar moody summer weather (I already noticed your blue ridge smokey mountains are sisters to the blue ridge, smokey Vosges mountains in France! 🙃)

[@Marysedits]

6:00 😍😍😭😭 So after years of waiting to buy a good camera and creating a new channel I finally bought a gopro camera but then... I wasn't really happy about it and wished I had more money to get a better camera, then I realized it's not my camera that has a problem! It's me! I'm still scared to do what I want to do! But I'll think about things u said in this video and will try my best! So thank u so much! I kinda needed this video! 💙

[@ForestKnight111]

ive realized a lot of this awhile ago, it only clicked in my brain more recently... so this video hit me hard and as another A-HA moment... as an older but not old gentleman (mid-40's)... im glad i realized it now, while i have the ability to go out and achieve, but i wish i would have been hit by this truck in my 20's when i feel i could have pursued my dreams stronger. Thank you Aidin as usual, you have amazing insight... which makes me wonder if you achieved this insight through a life experience, or simple inward thinking, or comes natural you to you.

[@ReiseVisionen]

Very beautiful. And very beautiful places my friend. Thank you for the creativ video.

[@ruibarbara]

Amazing composition, perfect cadency and awesome message. Congrats and thank you for the video

[@ShijoCT650]

I never thought in that way. Thanks Aidin

[@eligish]

"doing the thing, is how you get good at the thing" at first glance simple, but actually profound

[@maakudesuyo]

At 1:08 am i tripping or is the background in hyperlapse while Aiden is in normal speed???? That's some SKILL!

[@RoccoGermani]

He's an editing legend

[@RoccoGermani]

@@3z7x probably, or just a circular mask around himself heavily feathered out to avoid the pain of rotoscoping

[@cho1jw]

man, I really love your mindset and philosophy as much as your works. I always get lots of inspirations through your videos. Keep it up, Aidin!

[@AidinRobbins]

Means the world! Glad you enjoyed this one :)

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

This hit home for me, and i'm sure a lot of other viewers. Mainly cause i tend to fall more in that negative category where i don't feel i'm good at photography or even youtube. Though i keep trying, learning, and enjoy doing it. Excellent video Aidin.

[@JaviSkau]

amazing video dude! cheers from spain! keep creating!

[@rubenstam97]

This is exactly how I feel. I love making photo’s and video’s, and I keep creating them. But I never get noticed, everyday I wish people find me and tell me what they think about my work.

[@isamekailmahmud9302]

Used to think I was "talented" at making realistic drawings because I was good at it from the start or so I thought. Then I realized how much time I had spent drawing on a blue wall I had a day in and day out. I also don't believe in talent but I don't think people mean that your naturally good at something when they call you talented I think a lot of just mean your good at it and that you can grow talent through hardwork which makes me wonder how big of a deal this really is anymore.

[@ty2u]

A good video. Fortunately, when you do “that thing you do” often enough, it becomes intuitive. And you don’t know why you chose a certain composition, a certain color pallet, a particular sound to accompany a certain action.

[@KhawajaTalha]

An amazing message! it's true you arent good at something you get good at it later, and people don't accept that and which is where the majority just quit. Have to trust the process.

[@shahoodmoeed8384]

you worked so hard Aidin. really, you do this all alone,

[@ibrahimkhoja]

Man your positivity is so great thanks really for those words they reach to me deeply .. and now i discover why you are successful person because you want everybody to be successful and not a lot of ppl are like that .. Respects 🙏

[@akhileshbhoi8369]

This color grade is great 😍😍😍

[@Ibra-v6d]

i love you bro💪🏼

[@malikahsan3303]

The Best ❤️

[@karlspointofview7916]

very inspiring man! first of all you right/compose the script very well. love it and it inspires me. THANK YOU

[@williamalexanderr]

Aidin ! Hitting the nail right on the head ! Couldn’t have said it Any better ! I always thought about this and I wasn’t able to find the right way of saying it but YOU ? You my friend took the words right out of my mouth ! Well done brother 🙏

[@kelsie7109]

Just found your channel. I've been filming vlogs for about 2 years and this past year I switched my career to film and have been learning and working with a wedding videography company. I'm now trying to branch out on my own and I just filmed and edited my first little shoot and it was.. okay, so this was really nice to hear 😔