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consume like an artist. | by Jake Frew
0:00 The Algorithm
0:42 Part I: Diversify
4:03 Part II: DiScOvEr WeEkLy
7:09 Sponsored by Musicbed
8:14 Part III: Turn it off
10:06 Additional ideas?

[@ShafferN]

This video is almost as good as Toy Story

[@crusader2603]

Huh?

[@AndresArosemena]

​@@crusader2603watch the whole video

[@dirtcopdualsport]

I believe it was direct by Ridley Scott

[@itumserrat333]

Lol

[@mjk5254]

hahaha!!! incredible

[@DouglasPexa]

Back at art school, I had a class called Creative Problem Solving. It wasn't what it sounded like. Our first assignment was "do something you have never done beforeand document it". I have lived my life through this model as much as I can...

[@theultimateartist4153]

If you can, please leave more details on how we the artist can incorporate this into our lives

[@tatling]

this model of thinking is so unique, thanks for sharing

[@namehereandthere]

Jeff from Community? That you?

[@bybradyfellows]

Was this class taught by Sterling Hundley?

[@sebastiannicolassantibanez7277]

and what did you do?

[@vivnogueira]

One thing that helps me with being guilty-free while looking for references is that nobody has the EXACT same combination of music, movies, books, etc that I do. And we're definitely unique in the way we assimilate all of this content. So, even if we look at the same artist for reference, what will make our art unique is everything else we have seen, heard, read, and lived so far.

[@pardisghasemi1115]

That’s totally true.

[@heythisislebo]

I love how you put it🙌🏽

[@cmooreHD]

This comment is beautiful ! What a message. 🎉

[@billjohnson6863]

Also at the end of the day there is no such thing as true originality. Our brains are a result of programming and our experiences so in some level we are always mixing and remixing things.

[@YomsterFUT13]

Bro this is so so true like I always say you should lean into what makes you you more in regards to all your life experiences, all you consume and your inspirations. As this makes it more authentic and means it’ll truly stand out in regards to all that’s being made today.

[@louisbrantmeyer8786]

"Boredom is such an important thing to have in your life." Mic. Drop. Absolutely right about space, silence, and time in the shower being where creativity arises.

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

And while having a poop 🚽🧻

[@avoluxe]

As an artist that is just now emerging from a deep creative rut from the overconsumption of content online, I agree, and wholeheartedly approve of this message. This is how you discover/rediscover YOUR artistry. Silence is key. Thank you for this video!

[@mrgbyoutubing7536]

What do you mean silence is cold

[@HariiLord]

For what its worth from a random dude on the internet, I’m glad to hear your coming out of a rut 😊

[@ltwig476]

I've been painting for over 40 years. In the last couple of years Iv'e only felt like doing abstract oil. I spend at least 75% of my time staring quietly at my work. I want to jump up and paint first few ideas that come. Except I know better is to sit and wait it out, keep imagining what if this what if that? I see other great abstract artist only stopping painting for moments a t a time.I can sit and stare at it for two hours non stop.

[@artemissaartstudio]

⁠@@ltwig476 hi artist here as well, but i only started a few years ago, and yes staring is a great way to improve and come up with ways to make your work better. This is one of the many ways i have certainly improved in my work. I have to get back to doing this because lately im just over-consuming content and scrolling on my phone for hours and when i do that it’s just so hard to get my energy and motivation back to painting. I need to sit in silence more.

[@ltwig476]

@@artemissaartstudio Yes it is the old "one foot in front of the other" Once you do it, you'er always pleased that you did. One cool thing that helped me was to place a mirror on the opposite side of the room and view your work in that mirror. It reverses the image and reveals what is out of place. Helps to take the mind out of looking at the image the same way.

[@vandalpaulius]

One thing that helps me: letting inner child lose from time to time. It let's you get excited about the most random things. Often people don't want to hear that so I just write things down. That also helps, because when you're writing for yourself, you don't need to filter anything

[@ltwig476]

This is so true. Some of the best ideas come right when you first lay down to go to sleep. I know this and I keep forgetting to put that notebook by my bed. I have to get up and run into the other room When you lay down for sleep, your brain automatically starts distancing it's thoughts of the day and opens up space for creative mode.

[@wolfgangdali1036]

​@ltwig476 you have voice note on your phone, use it brother/sister!

[@stardestroyer6272]

Had to pause to make a note: "Creativity is putting together two things that don't belong." Whoa..that really clicked something for me too. Thanks for the tools and road map! Sub'd

[@helloalanframe]

Creativity can be so much more than that!

[@Lectwar6]

one of the best things I read was basically an artists creativity is measured by their ability to obfuscate where they drew their inspirations from.

[@Fkdurecords]

2 can be the same, the third one can be different/

[@jrgdrawing4189]

@@helloalanframeit IS so much more than that lol. The lack of conversation or goals or thoughts going beyond “putting to weird things together with glue” completely disregards true effort that goes into making something with substance

[@ltwig476]

Don't forget that one thing taken out of its place becomes two things the same as negative space is a thing.

[@RaymondKold]

going back and listening to a 70's playlist is probably the most inspiring hack I can think for making music. It's an endless pool of new old ideas that no one is using anymore.

[@DmonDhaBoss]

I got some of the best Playlist on my channel

[@johndav_iD]

The 70s is the greatest musical decade imo for a reason. The level of musicality & musicianship just can't be found much anymore

[@soundmindmusicproductions5205]

@@johndav_iDabsolutely

[@officegossip]

Yup. I recently listened to a Cosmic Future Grooves compilation and it reminded me of how deep that rabbit hole of weird 70s stuff is out there.

[@forkfighter]

That's a great idea! Sometimes I log out of KZbin, type in a old piece of music, and see what else comes up. For me, I often find obscure bangers on the homepage.

[@lc360]

I lost my phone for three days this week and it was the most present and creative I'd felt in years. I got it back today and immediately became sucked right back in. It goes so much deeper than old man yells at cloud... Our psyches are genuinely being hijacked in the most mundane non-conspiracy theory type of way. I don't want to get to 60 years old or even 30 and have had my main life experience be just consumption.

[@Entropy997]

This video, despite it's thesis, sounds like every other millennial video essay I've ever watched.

[@shanaa3697]

and it was an ad the whole time

[@daltonsevern8423]

Just recycled, regurgitated content

[@Waynimations]

finding the influences of people who influence me is what i do all day. i love digging through samples in songs, obscure references in media, allusions, and how lines in poetry mention a random painting with no real significance except to the poet.

[@DavemanTCM]

Two years ago, I always had the mindset that "if I watch other people's work and am inspired by it, then the things I create won't truly be unique to me." ... but I realized how wrong I was. My thoughts were that if all I had to pull from was my own mind, then what I created will be truly an output of my own creativity. I refused to watch TV or movies 1.) I never had the time to, and 2.) I was afraid I'd copy the same ideas from whatever I'd watch. This methodology worked for a few years but I found it where all I was doing was grinding out these projects. I started to dislike writing and filming for a while, but I didn’t let that get in the way of quality. So I pushed myself to keep going for better and better quality, and that led me to a spiral of depression and sadness. I found I just couldn't keep pushing myself like I did. I felt like what I was doing was never enough and didn’t feel any satisfaction or was never proud of my work. It felt like I could always be doing more (even though realistically I've already pushed it to the extremes). I ran out of energy to keep pushing myself like that. I no longer enjoyed the art of creating. And that's bad, very bad. If you don't enjoy the process of creating, then you're not able to truly put out what you want to create. Art comes from the soul. If I had to define art, it's anything that comes from a human mind that they're passionate about. I was forcing this idea of passion for so long to where it lost meaning for me. Then one day, I decided to take a break. More out of depression rather than a choice I made. I was in a hole where I couldn't even think about my work without feeling dread; without getting sick. I ended up spending my time binge watching TV and movies. And then eventually something just clicked in my brain. I realized I was so dry on ideas; so tunnel-visioned into my own work that I never actually learned what art is. I never watched these movies and shows by other artists... I never really learned the techniques and strategies that they used. I realized how much more potential I could unlock if I just sit down one day and watch a TV show; if I read a book. If I take the moment to breathe and do something else other than creating my own work. My ideas always came naturally to me, until they weren’t and I was burnt out. I had to force new ideas, and it's almost like losing half of the creative potential if you feel stressed or worried about what you create. I believe passion for an idea is what fuels creativity. Passion is what makes your ideas flow naturally. If you're forcing yourself to complete an idea you've lost passion for, you're still creating; but it almost loses all meaning to you. It was through the work of others: taking a moment to see the art of humanity, that I realized how wrong I was my whole life. Creativity can't be something you force. Only through inspiration will you gain the fuel to re-spark the passion for your own work. Not only do you become inspired, but you also learn more about what it is you're actually creating. You learn how other people do it so that you can take that same knowledge and improve what you want to create. Art comes from the soul. Never force yourself to make it. Take a breather; look at the work of others, and then come back to use it as the fuel for your passion.

[@scotteberline5458]

Coming out from a 2 year rut and this resonates a lot with me...watch out Spielberg

[@juanmanuelgomez8461]

great comment, thanks for your history

[@YomsterFUT13]

Love this bro 👏🏾👏🏾. So much out there in so many different mediums that it’s so important to tap into and keep your creative well.

[@GibbsEmphasis]

Thank you for pointing out the importance of finding inspiration outside the screen. It's been easy to back myself into scrolling mindlessly on socials under the excuse of "I might find some good ideas here" or "it's mArKeT rEsEaRcH!" This wake-up call was needed. Keep up the awesome work!

[@ltwig476]

Creative photography works great also. I just take my camera and go on a photo shoot looking for odd things that no one normally looks at. I did a shot at a race track of just people's bottom legs and feet moving through a long waiting line. Turned it into a very interesting abstract painting. Iv'e done a large abstract of a street drainage grate. No one realizes what it is unless I tell them and then it's quite obvious. Always looking for surfaces with live mold on them. Zoom way in, it's a live organism! Abstract those organisms on your canvas then play into them with other shapes and line. There is so much content out there, you never need someone else's old ideas. The more you get use to looking the more you start seeing!

[@kvnale]

Man, your content is so SPOT ON. I appreciate the honesty you pour out in your videos.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Jake Frew drops a video, I drop everything, I watch. That's just the way it goes.

[@erinmcginnis9757]

Truth

[@pauljakeman]

It’s the law

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

its my law, that's for sure! lol@@pauljakeman

[@STEPHANREDKO]

Your last point about silence is very true! Usually when I want to put on music, I think about all the times I didn't and it helped me come to an idea I otherwise wouldn't have.

[@janllh24]

If 'consume' seems an appropriate term to describe how you engage, and 'content' appropriate for what you engage with then its already got you

[@kalwalters8654]

yeah. and if creativity is just putting unexpected things together, you're substituting a trick for genuine thought & intentionality behind your work. that's the occasional inspiration that knocks it out of the park, but creativity is also a lot of work, play and experimentation.

[@abiotic_sloth1768]

This is a message i really needed to hear. I greatly struggle with my art and art style and i believed that consuming and staring at artwork of artists i admire would help me find this style,but it's the opposite. I am pushing myself further and further away from finding myself. I need to force mysekf to sit in silence and just create.

[@ltwig476]

"Finding one's self" is a common term used in the art world. I think it leads some folks astray to do crappy work. I find it more useful to: "communicate something" I also disagree with: "develop your own style" That is nonsense thinking that only serves to lock yourself in. Many times gallery art is "one painting seem them all" Makes me want to throw up. Gallery owners want the same reliable style out of their artist. It is reliable art for them to make money and not take any chances. That is all it is. Look it up! The question is always: "Do you want your art to make money or do you want to make art that makes money?" The 1st you'er painting for money, the 2nd you'er painting for art.

[@wolfgangdali1036]

Damn. This was me recently. Desperately trying to make a living from art but completely losing my authenticity

[@Jollygreengage]

“Make Art not Content” - Father Bronques

[@lynnboartsdye1943]

To my visual artists, art history and old timey art and the context behind it is wild.

[@Anja_Pearson]

Great video! Silence has been key for me as well. One thing I came up with recently that's helped me with youtube is committing myself to writing something down in a journal after each video I watch. This helps me be more mindful about what I watch, and I feel like I get more 'value' out of the videos I deliberately decide to look at. I can also create more connections to them in my head, instead of feeling forcefed. No-tech days have also been of use, I do one every Saturday now :)

[@leoh1652]

That's a great idea! I've been thinking about just adding a couple of minutes of waiting time after each video or podcast to process it instead of immediately clicking next. But writing down any thoughts or interesting ideas probably helps with actually engaging with the media instead of it just filling the silence. Even if it's just 'that was fun'.

[@JakeFrew]

First person to know who made Toy Story gets a billion dollars.

[@oberonsci3]

John Lasseter!

[@teissi]

I planned out my college personal statement in the shower and then just sat down and typed it into Google docs in like 2-3 days. 😂 That is the best essay of mine by far. Your video is so spot on! I'm a beginner filmmaker, and I watch one movie every day from different countries, different genres, different decades. The thing im still yet to practice though is not being pacified all the time by recommended youtubes.

[@bananacat9139]

That's some passion and dedication right there. Hope you're always on track and enjoy your journey :3

[@teissi]

@@bananacat9139 thanks!

[@jacques_crafford]

Anyone part of the Musicbed family, is part of my family! Love the vibes in this one!!!

[@chris]

I subscribed a few weeks ago and now it's one of my favorite channels. So refreshing. I waited to watch this until I had time and the right mindset (as opposed to my usual mega download of information from this platform). When I was finished, I sat quietly for a while (per your instructions lol) and then watched it again. It's brilliant! Very well said, no bullshit, great humor, and so much truth to everything you said (the shower bit is spot on, as that's always been my time as well to come up with great ideas). Happy to be a part of the #frewcrew

[@theplasticcherries]

I’ve been picking a year every week and only allowing myself to listen to music from that year. It really helps me appreciate the context more and feel a sense of urgency about my listening…

[@Faith_P_]

That's a great idea! I listened to every 70's and-80's billboard 100 over the course of a year and really loved it. That seems like a natural step forward

[@DamnDuckie]

I think spaces in which artists come together to improvise and create in the moment are very beneficial. My music has improved drastically since going to jam sessions and needing to tune into the dynamic of the room to create. I also find myself leaving after 5 hours and suddenly realizing I haven't looked at my phone once.

[@PETERFRITZPHOTO]

I love your creativity, Jake. It shines through in so many of your clearly deliberate filmmaking choices. Re quiet time, long drives in the country do it for me. The act of driving quiets the conscious mind, allowing my subconscious to get to work. I often brain dump ideas into my phone's voice recorder when I drive, and then review and transcribe them when I get home. It's like having a shower, but with corners.

[@positive453]

great video! loved the cinematography, and i think boredom is a topic that we all kinda struggle with so this is a great reminder for those of us who want to do better with distractions but just keep feeding into them

[@mayback]

I've followed you for your years, and man this was REFRESHING. I've been so sick of all the copy-and-paste content on Instagram and TikTok, I almost started to forget what inspiring content actually felt like. Great storytelling. Stunning color grading. Loved the message!

[@JonAdamsTech]

Dude this video was so freaking good. I run into this all the time where I notice all of my creative energy dried up by watching content, it's the worst. Thanks for the good reminder man.

[@bennett9063]

Things that really inspire me are asking people what their interests are and delving into that- something very outside of myself. This lead to me reading older philosophy books and watching foreign movies- some of which are some of the best stuff i have seen or read. Let other people inspire you!

[@NegativSpace-pd6cz]

Good comment, good advice!

[@Christina_DiStefano]

As an artist/painter that is now on KZbin with an interior design channel, the last freaking thing I want to do is look like ALL the other designers/decorators on the platform. Despite everything I see and hear "teaching" me how growing a channel, I do not want to provide the same, predictable information and content that everyone else is doing--even if it means that my channel will grow at a snails pace. I realized the only way I'm going to love doing this for years to come is if I do it my way. This is how new things come to be . Thank you. I just found you randomly and I really needed to hear this message. 💗

[@davidr7236]

This was so lovingly planned and executed. So many juicy small details in the filming. It made the ad flow well. Podcast victim here, only just starting to really get into them to be honest, but already realising that I'm losing some capacity for silence and I shouldn't let that go lightly. Hope you're well Jake.

[@stefanghica]

You’re so right. Museums definitely inspire me a lot, because good artists make you feel some emotion that maybe you haven’t felt in a while. Craftsmanship is so interesting to me!

[@ltwig476]

I have learned over the years that rather than randomly showing up at the local museum and looking at massive different works, try to hit a certain artist paintings on tour at your local museum. Quality time spent with one artist and not taken away by all these other ideas being planted in your head. It really gets confusing for me.

[@wesleyhargon]

Well done Jake this was helpful. Especially the comments from your friend! Music, books, and movies have been my biggest sources of inspiration. Going to parks has been my biggest "shower" place. So many things come together for me at the park!

[@zaktracy5104]

THANK YOU! I’ve been saying this for ages, and like you, of course still working every day to get these practices locked in. Something that I do that I think could benefit this is starting your day in this atmosphere. Like, as soon as you wake up you’re not checking your phone or consuming any kind of content, you’re spending the first hours of your day in a space that leaves plenty of room for inspiration to sneak in. Also: People watching. One of the best ways to get inspo for me :)

[@artemissaartstudio]

The book shaffer pulled of the shelf which is “The Creative Act” by rick rubin, i’m reading it right now and it’s a great way to get over an artistic burnout and great guide for finding creative back if you ever lost it.

[@ModernFreyja]

I’ve been watching myself when I’m not consuming like an artist and it’s CRAZY how our brains just melt in to content consuming!

[@jasonstith390]

Love watching your journey and growth. You and Danny are inspiring a movement. A wave to a higher frequency. A better way of thinking and telling stories. So good.

[@renodad]

This is so well done. Props to you Jake.

[@VoidG7867]

I can't explain how amazing this video looks. It's so expressive without saying anything.

[@user-tf6ri5fd2o]

This person is so underrated. I have always been a person with a specific taste in music, movies and life.I just apparently felt it's the way I am (yk social media toxic positivity) but deep down I knew I am craving for diversity and open to learn more about it and experience different things people around me have experienced. It just feels like I am started to look at content in a completely different horizan rather than only looking it for entertainment purposes only. This video gave me a clue to be bored and explore my other options.Thank you Jake. You are truly amazing and inspirational for me.Subscribed>3

[@jordanjames9781]

It always puts a smile on my face when Jake uploads a new video. Because I know a lot of thought & attention to detail has gone into publishing the video. Always buzzing for the next upload!

[@SebastianWalczynski]

Man, It is what i was looking for. The story, concept and style are stunning. Thank you for motivation to discover

[@AnLe3103]

I love this video sooo much, it just makes a lot of sense. Thank you Jake!

[@AndrewLavers]

I loved this. I spend a lot of time thinking about the algorithm and how to bypass it and curate for myself the things I choose to let in. This was a really helpful video! And beautifully made. Great work Jake!

[@mubikishore]

Really a much needed video Jake. i've been trying to figure out what kind of content I wanted to create all over Instagram and everything felt empty. they were lacking something and i started to think I'm the one who is lacking. so i started to feeling discouraged and hopeless. thankyou for this video.

[@utkarshawasthi5174]

awesome, the thing about silence is absolutely important, ill also try my best to work on it, it matters coz there are a lot of emotions that we can't feel because we suppress them with the songs we hear, the people we talk to, the conversations, the humor and everything, we should let ourselves just feel what we're feeling regardless of any external factors with the help of silence. its important.

[@MaximilianTheBassFisherman]

What a great video. I’ve noticed this in my own life after removing social medias off my phone and turning off (almost) all notifications. Once your brain stops using your phone as a quick hit of dopamine you’re left with no other option than to sit with yourself or do something in the real world and I’ve found creativity to be a much more abundant in this state.

[@julianarosolem8183]

What a necessary video, not only for creators but also for content consumers! I believe that, as we constantly have more and more information available, it has all become so shallow. Being aware and rational about what we consume goes against this form of alienation. For sure, this video was AAA quality content for the mind, spirit, and soul! Thank you for that, Jake

[@timspisar]

This is so good Jake. It’s hard to not just get caught mindlessly scrolling. My business coach introduced me to the concept of intentional digestion of content and it’s changed the way I draw inspiration. Everything you mentioned in this video is so useful man so thank you.

[@futurehusbandforever9584]

Thank you for this perspective ❤️ As a musician just starting out at making our own videos, it's really easy to get sucked into the vortex. Will be coming back to this loads

[@EvanLindy]

Soooo good man!! Love the creativity and vibe on your videos. Plus theres always a good message and inspiration behind it! Looking freward to the next!

[@kultyurgeym]

I really love how you make your videos. Your contents are all about life. Everyone can connect and relate. You're amazing

[@Luke_Grenoble]

Bro this is incredibly helpful. The chain of inspiration and allowing silence are things I’m gonna start to implement asap

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I really needed this video. I have had such a mental block about making videos, I'm so bored with everything and KZbin just sends me the same old shit. I try and search KZbin for content I've never watched and sometimes I get lucky like finding Jake. I know getting out and discovering what's around me helps with ideas so I'm trying to do more of that.

[@adityakadam2817]

Jake, I want to tell you something. I enjoy your videos. They are really great and they have inspired me and opened my eyes many times. You are awesome.

[@waerydrm]

This is such a brilliant video, thank you! I’ve been progressively moving into this approach. I always have friends asking about the weird and wild variety of music, film, and tv I consume and am a fan of, and my answer has always been following the chain and just, digging deeper. When articles mention a niche one hit album, I look it up, and then I look for similar artists. When I go into Letterboxd and review a film, I take a look at the producers and otherwise and see what other things they’ve done. The sheer magnitude of what you can find has changed the way I do and see art. Humans are always creating, and so thus the puddle is as beautifully infinitely deep as it is wide.

[@DanKurta]

Your content is always spot on. Thanks for being an outlet to engage in creative thinking.

[@Bennsey]

JUST watched 2 MINUTES and I FELL IN LOVE with this video!!! WHAT? SO GREAT!!! THANKS SOO MUCH for producing & publishing this video

[@david_does]

Phenomenal content. My goodness. Even better message. Something I'm working on myself. Art is everywhere, we just need to stop and appreciate it in hopes it sparks creativity.

[@pauljakeman]

So here we are, Jake drops another awesome video stuffed full of great advice, great editing, great cinematography and just….well…great. Awesome work again man, and deffo, stay away from the algorithm! As far back as I can remember I’ve had a massive list of different types of music I listen too. One day I might have on rock music, the next dance music from the 90s, metal, drum n bass, 70s disco even. Nothing like diversifying what you consume to pull up on new ideas.

[@DuCanonCreative]

Nice insight - as a creative in my 30s I easily get myself distracted by what's "hip" or "important" and often trade authenticity for it through fear of not getting enough notice. I got a long way to go but watching this does change my view on how to embrace that frequent emptiness or boredom. Lots of love

[@Judon91]

🎉❤ I love this Jake! So simple but such a necessary reminder. I love how you capture that simple idea that I may of had fly through my brain until I got distracted and present in your videos. You rock. Keep it up.

[@radianceray3034]

After watching this i felt a sense of relief, that i wasn't doing anything wrong.... that i was on the right path all along ...

[@drivesurfcamp]

Once again, you speak directly to me. Thank you, it's so refreshing to feel like I am not the only one. So many of the ideas you shared in this vide have been bubbling in my brain lately. It's really hard to make the space for silence, but I'll keep trying. The mo looks killer...haha. All the best Jake.

[@nctrdotexe]

This video deserves so much more attention! It’s so good!

[@praiseking184]

I love the color grade on your video! The style is inspirational and showcases the creative freedom you've found!

[@adnaneelbadri6613]

I needed to watch this. I'm not a fully artist but always was a creative person. Now that I'm more involved in art, I feel like I'm rotten. "Let your brain breathe and process" really talks to me. Will try to incorporate more silence in my life. Thank you for such eye-opening video.

[@andreeag5598]

yo're just awesome! the colours, the music, the voice, the landscape, all the whole scenario... fascinating.

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Your advice was great, I've had an idea rattling around in my head and it was about compining two things that don't belong together! Glad to get some reinforcement!

[@The_CGA]

The subtext here is the value of curation. The programmers that put things in front of people on TV and radio besides what they’d pick for themselves.

[@AMediaCreationStudio]

Thank you so much for this! I've been meaning to start creating videos for myself to be able to do what i'm passionate about but everytime I find myself worrying about the algorithm, I get so overwhelemed and second guess myself. I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@terrylina.8366]

you got this!

[@figmentariumanimation7598]

Thank you man, been really needing to hear this lately!

[@MajorTVOriginal]

One of the best videos I have seen in a long time here on youtube. Thank you for that!

[@PotterytothePeople]

genius video! So glad I found you

[@AlecBoyd]

I appreciate this video a lot. I’ve been referring to this concept as having a healthy ‘creative diet’. I think so many people are dedicated and focused to monitoring what food they put in their body but don’t think twice about the processed junk food media they consume. I’ve been making KZbin videos that focus on creativity and are anti-consumerism. It’s nice to see someone else fighting the good fight.

[@kyleschoenrock9975]

Such a great video Jake! There's so much truth in this video. I know I personally get so sucked into social media and need to work on disconnecting.

[@turnipbeybladespinner7836]

funny enough i'm watching and taking notes of this video while being bored during work on a christmas morning lol. this is really helpful for mindful content consumption especially the first and third part, thanks a bunch m8.

[@Clintus]

Great video man. Great points made.

[@futc.photography]

The interview set is so beautiful!! Also agree so much with the message

[@boobs_are_cool]

Working out in silence , with no music or people talking will do wonders for you. Ideas flow , you see what's what .

[@yellowpopband]

I feel like I can get so much more out of going to the record store down the street and browsing for a little while than I can from a music algorithm. Plus, I actually go outside and (maybe even) socialize a bit. Thanks, this was good brain medicine.

[@markkut]

Jake, you nailed it! Thank you for such refreshing reminder

[@Rileysparadox]

I had to subb... the topic your eye contact shows the true intentions of why you made this... and within its simplicity of you just sitting there speaking was creative and inspiring within itself... Thank you for sharing this... I have a creative heart but im socially awkward... but thats what helps me deal with my own personal set backs... I push myself into the uncomfortness of certain social settings... But as you stated... a new film new music art museum.... can spark that creative flame within you.... Thank you again. Enjoy the ride accept everything you go thru trust me you will use it in some creative form if you're a true artist.

[@dgbm]

Thank you. I've sort of had this internal struggle about this for a long time, and this really nails what I need to shift in my scope. I've been kind of starving myself intentionally because I felt that what I consume doesn't nurture me anyways, and.. Well, you gave me insight into what I should be looking for... Literally, Whatever Anything Else, than what I usually "eat".

[@TheQuantumstew]

Thanks man gave me some good action steps. I appreciate that. Silence is tough for alot of people. Its mostly just a habit to flick on music or podcast while I paint but lately have been painting in dead silence in the wee hours of the morn. That is my favorite moment. 330 to 530 ish .. mostly I am unhindered and don't have to be someone for anyone. I'm free to just be me .. thank you for sharing

[@oliverjohnmacdonald7312]

This is so inspiring ! I want to watch more of your content but now I feel the need to diversify and then stay in silence

[@noidyll]

What a video... I LOVE the message, and I was hooked from the beginning. It's definitely a ongoing battle against all the noise in this world, but it's definitely worth to keep on pushing. It's really easy to get sucked into this mass consumption and also really scary to watch how we as a society seem to fall down this pit. But videos like this make a difference and give me hope that this can change. THANK YOU 🫶

[@haphazardacrylics]

9:00 I love this point! I have recently stopped listening to music in the shower and figured out so many problems I was having and how to fix them. An epiphany I had was that we cannot always be on Input mode, taking in all kinds of info--there has to be an Output or we're going to experience overwhelm and burn out. Thanks for this video!

[@hdanimates]

Hey, I would love to thank the algorithm for recommending this video , and incredibly thought out! I personally feel inspired having a separate KZbin channel / social media with content I like watching/emulating and my private one for friends / "junk" stuff . I do feel guilty I haven't been as proactive as I should with making content but I definitely resonate with drawing inspiration from outside these platforms to provide another perspective! Thanks again and subbed for more 🙏🏾❤️

[@joelmatthews]

I’m going to vow to watch this video every time I notice myself falling back into unhealthy consumption. Thank you so much for making this video, I really feel like you’ve opened my eyes 🙏🏻

[@user-nv1ck5md7t]

I’ve just watched this video and I already know this advice will change my life. Thank you ❤

[@StancyNova]

love this video! Your visuals are amazing and such an important message to keep looking for inspiration everywhere :) Thanks!

[@levihalfprice]

I’ve been the exact same with podcasts for years now, and have only recently made the conscious decision to try and be okay with silence. They do often feel very educational, but we can only do so much with so much information 😅

[@HeatherParady]

This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@sclafyheart]

those 10 minutes just flew by unnoticed. incredibly well done 👍

[@easilyentertainedpodcast]

I loved what you said about the algorithms not really discovering anything. I feel like some of the stuff I have been introduced to, music especially, has come from when I have no control. The radio or my work introduces me to something new that I never knew I would like. Sometimes to discover and really be inspired you gotta just let go of the reins.

[@psylean4806]

love your work!