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00:00 I"M SORRY
00:45 The Problem with follow your passion
02:27 You like what your good at
05:15 So Good they cant ignore you
06:49 Gain Skills not passion
09:40 Passion comes later
11:00 Passions evolve and change

[@mattih]

What skills are you gonna learn this year in 2023??? I'm learning a ton in music right now and loving it 😊

[@The_Rad_Dad_Chad]

I’m trying to get my mental health in order so I can tackle life head on. Also, I’ll still slowly lean video and photo skills.

[@kaptagn]

Where to begin, learning how to make the outdoor scene a bit more cinematic!

[@CristianMercadoYT]

I want to learn how to storytell better

[@averypless]

Learning to fly FPV, running, and learning python!

[@DanielJohnFPV]

Building my first FPV drone right now 🙌 I've flown on a BNF for a few months, so I'm psyched to put together my first 5" myself!

[@schuey323]

By far my favorite type of content you make. Reviews? Sure, I know they pay the bills. These gift us with soul. Thanks Matti. A long time ago your dad talked to you about the importance of boring and annoying tasks, how they make the fun stuff even better. Never forgot that.

[@mattih]

Me too 😊 I always enjoy these even tho they don’t do as well in views. I appreciate the reinforcement 🙏🏻

[@dranthapo]

@@mattih You, Peter and your stories is why I started making videos. My job being a doctor at the ED never stopped me from evolving my skills for videography and photography to a point where I decided it’s time for me to start making videos. I always watch your videos but I never commented on anything. So here is me telling you this is indeed you best content and I appreciate you and what you do. Thank you.

[@borisforeal]

Totally!

[@advrider56]

I'm a really old guy, and can say at no time in my life have I felt more alive about learning new skills. They all revolve around a lifelong passion which is photography. Which today is a wide open panopoly of media disciplines (eg video, webdesign, motion graphics, editing, ) that invites so many ways to be creative. However it's a delicate balance between spending too much time in front of the monitor, and actually filming the adventures you want to experience. Still, what an opportunity.

[@whatslucasup2]

I love this, I have been watching you for years Matti and it was what inspired me to pick up the camera. I’ve always chased inspiration without worrying too much about their utility. After a lifetime of finding a huge variety of passions through the make and repeat process I’ve now found that I have a handful of skills that make me unique in someway or another. My goal now is to become a well-known influencer dedicating my life to inspiring others to try new things in the hopes of finding their next passion. Long story short I just wanted to say thank you for helping me find my passion for Videography and Editing.

[@lorawaloski]

This is a topic you can't really distill into an algorithm-friendly title. Just because you are following a "passion" doesn't mean you have to uncouple learning and skill-building from it, often it's the opposite because a passion will drive a greater desire to work on skills. Passion as a word has its roots in suffering and religion, today it's pretty much coupled with great enthusiasm for something. Regardless, while I think you and Cal are a smidge off here, the basic premise of "you don't know what you will like until you try it" is a good one. Seek experiences, seek skills, seek knowledge for knowledge's sake and you will be closer to identifying what both gives you the enthusiasm to get up and go to work and what is marketable in today's economy. It's taken me 40 years to figure that part out - to stop listening to "shoulds" and start finding what drives me. The passions that cause me suffering if I do not get to participate in them. It is also somewhat offputting to watch this on a channel built on the backs of viewers who wanted to learn more about a passion they hold. You have viewers and subscribers BECAUSE people want to learn more Matti.

[@rgarrettphoto]

This was definitely an aha moment for me. My life has been a series of learning new skills… IT, leadership, ballroom dancing, now photography. Each of them I’m passionate about, but I wasn’t when I started. I’d add that it’s important to follow your curiosity or you’ll not take the time to know you might like something. Great video.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Absolutely we change and learn over time, we are thankful you’ve continued your “passion” KZbin channel to share this with us. A little sad a month ago thinking we would miss out on you sharing your ideas & wisdom! ~Cara 😊

[@jettreels]

This is so true. When I first picked up a camera I wasn’t passionate about it, I was just interested. Then, the more I used it and learned and made things with this camera… it became my passion. ❤

[@PETERFRITZPHOTO]

Sound advice, Matti. And Coco is adorable. 🦘💕

[@AntonChyst]

I was suck at snowboarding, but it was my passion since childhood. So you do can passioned with things you don't know.

[@MichaelHeredia]

I’ve been a fan for a long time and love all your content, but absolutely love this style of content lately. As a dad of one with another on the way in April, this is something I think about a lot because I want to be sure I can instill this type of message in my two boys as they grow up! Thanks for sharing your heart and your passion with us dude!

[@CANONCLOVISNMOONLANDINGFAKED]

your passion becomes your life -- that is your work

[@Howwul]

Man I cannot tell you how much this video helped. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for your content, this video especially!

[@mattih]

So good hearing that man 😊 start learning 🙌🏻

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Dang, Trenton ONRoute is a vibe.

[@CarlosGCB-roll]

Matti, I honestly believe that as amazing as your carrier is now, it is always good to tell everyone the pain the sweat and tears that has taking you to be were you are, everything that you have sacrificed to be were you are. a little sense of reality truly help people understand the trail not just the end result. as always a great message thank you

[@MannyFilms-]

There is not waste on this video. Every single word is valuable

[@derrickpangilinan]

Thanks for the life advice, its always nice when someone successful leaves a trail for the people who want to follow the same path.

[@GriffinConway]

Nice video Matti. I think one thing that helps people have a passion for things they sick at is seeing filmmakers like yourself! It inspires them to keep going and eventually get better. It worked for me when I saw you and Peter doing your thing and now that’s how I make my living 😄

[@mattih]

For sure I had so many people I looked up to and was inspired by. And still do!

[@edinnadarevic688]

Probably my favorite video from you this far! Thank you for your different approach!

[@atthemomentfilmmaker684]

Love that" the more skills you have, the more doors are open for you!"

[@shingtak2388]

Thanks for the great message matt, because right now i need those tips!

[@darrengodssonfielding]

And don’t be afraid of mistakes!!!!! Mistakes are stepping stones to masterpieces.

[@ChrisProuse]

Eh Tremblant! And you snowboarded through the glades over on The Edge! 🙌 I grew up learning how to film there, making ski films with my Dad - good times 😊

[@yusufcaglar]

Thank you Matti, for everything this is the video I needed the see today.

[@eepro7225]

These kind of videos is really the best stuff in your channel. I follow you and i don't care about the cameras.. Hyvä Matti ja terveisiä Ilmajoelta👍 🇫🇮

[@YrsaClicks]

I love this type of content! So inspiring

[@snowvantures]

Great advise! It is in line with what I think about life and I will share it with my nephews. I told them these things but perhaps they will put all of this into practice if a "famous" youtuber recommends it. Thank you for taking the time to create this video!

[@aperturedigitalmedia]

Great to see the family again

[@elijahetc]

Really love this. I couldn't agree more. Six years ago I started out as a freelance writer with an interest in marketing and a passion for working remotely. Now, I'm using AI to write for clients, getting paid more than ever, can work from anywhere in the world, AND my fulfillment and happiness is growing all the time. This is thanks to my skills getting to the point where I'm in high demand and can choose the work I take on. My passion wasn't to do exactly what I'm doing now, but my life keeps getting better and better because of the exact things you describe in this video. 👏

[@AlexPresa]

let your skills lead you to your passion, love this video Matti!

[@JackSmith-vt9xw]

Video I needed to hear! Thanks Matti 👍🏻

[@jorgemunoz97]

First lets define what a passion is. Playing video games all night on itself is not a passion, the fact that you like singing is not a passion, been interested in finance or something doesn’t mean you are passionate about them. Passion, by definition is something that you like so much, that are wish to do that much that you are willing to suffer and go through bad moments for it. So, if you like a certain sport that you are willing to sacrifice a diet, nights out with your friends, hours of sleep and so on, cause you have a competition or a training session the next day, that might just be a passion for you. Good luck learning different skills so that you can truly find a passion of yours

[@kimchiboitv1641]

I really appreciate this kind of vlog. Very informative and helpful. Kudos to you, Sir!😊 Please keep posting videos like this!!

[@orlandomateo5296]

ITS NOT ABOUT PASSION. ITS ABOUT CREATING. CREATING COMES IN MANY FORMS

[@Wade_Adakai]

Years ago I was obsessed with photography, I dreaded editing videos. Now it completely switched, I foresee myself as a full time video editor. I could honestly say that I love it ❤

[@franklinrashid8804]

Same here buddy. Great content! You’ve gotten yourself a subscriber

[@Belshirush]

True words! Thank you for that!

[@adventuretimefishinghunting]

I love this concept. It's so true. After 16 years of being a carpenter, I turned to fishing, then filming it, which turned into a passion, not both fishing and filming.

[@DallasJyl]

Great thoughts Matti. This is a really significant thought for those starting out - gives me lots to thing about! Also, the duel story line - Loved it. A very enjoyable video!

[@Photographysalvador]

This was good video Matti! And timing was exactly perfect for me because I'm trying to learn more of lighting and videography, just starting my KZbin canal and trying to figure out how do it better and learn more skills for my photography and videography 🙌🏾 Kiitos Matti hyvästä videosta 😌

[@itsmarcocanlas]

Preach it Pastor Matti!

[@TuckerPearce]

Matti this one resonates so much with me. Spent 2/2 through 2/6 in Colorado skiing. Lost my Insta360 X2 on day one in a fall at Breckenridge. It’s somewhere in a snow bank. Our crew went back to look for it with no luck. Filmed a bunch of footage with my iPhone but it’s not the same. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, you’ve really inspired me over the last 4 or so years. Also great to see Tyler and the kids in a video, they are getting so big. Cocoa is so smart for 2, reminds me a lot of the old videos with your oldest. Congrats Matti!

[@brad_in_yyc]

Absolutely love this Matti! I'm learning video editing skills right now as a buddy just hired me to make a music video for him and I'm LOVING it!!!! What other skills are you trying to learn this year?

[@kezvizion]

HONESTLY, TIME stamp: 5:58 I really understood by "skill development". I played basketball and lacrosse. was good at basketball but love lacrosse. fast forward to 2023, I have started my own channel and started filming with also started coding full stack. Long story short. I`m really glad to have watched your video today. I`m going to make it on your channel one day

[@JonAdamsMinistries]

Great video man, I always leave your channel inspired. Thanks for that.

[@nimaisundar3519]

Really amazing video, thank you!

[@theballisticboy]

Matti thanks for the inspiration to keep getting after it!

[@mattih]

🙌🏻

[@jordanosman]

Public speaking was such a massive fear of mine growing up. I got a job in sales and completely came out of my shell! It has really allowed me to expand on opportunities with photography and I push myself every day to grow those skills. Loved the video!

[@kultyurgeym]

I really love this topic. I really feel this since I experienced it first hand 🙌

[@shayphillips]

Rocking the Jones - love it. Great work on this vid brother

[@mostreal907]

Got me pumped up!!!

[@STHVlogs_TheT_HtwE]

Valuable Tips ... so much inspiration for young creator ...

Get the feeling that you are mistaking passion for work/career. Passion is a feeling, a gut feeling. Things that spark you, that makes you come alive. I think you have to dig deeper to find out what you’re passion is in its core. Good topic and great conversation.

[@The_Rad_Dad_Chad]

These are great points. You can like something but not be good enough at it to turn into a career. It’s mentally draining to dedicate time and money into a passion as a career if it’s not resulting in money.

[@mattih]

Yep you gotta play smart. The more skills you acquire and the better you get the more the doors start flying open 🙌🏻

[@The_Rad_Dad_Chad]

I can’t stress enough the importance of pursuing these skills and exploring your options when you are younger and have more time. For me it was BC time. BC = Before Children.

[@magneticinteriors8530]

Absolutely, let your skills take you on your journey...

[@razerville]

Such a good advice , im saving this for my kids !

[@34DEMONFX]

You are great Dad for your Children, great husband for your wife, great tim leader for your team and great youtuber to Subscribe. I follow you since Kai not born yet.. its like watching movie for me.. thanks Mr. Matti

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

Extremely good words of advice Matti.

[@danielbrannstam]

So true. Great video 🌟🌟

[@elibertor]

Sound advice. Nice job!

[@samuelomoregie2380]

🙌Hands down the best video I've ever seen on this topic, thanks!

[@lfernandez646]

As a high school chemistry teacher, it is the advice I give my students that are not college bound. It is important for them to know that they can be successful at anything they want if they take the initiative to LEARN. Then, an accumulation of knowledge and skills lead you to that priceless moment when “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”-Seneca (Roman philosopher). Thank you very much for sharing!!!

[@GeorgiZanev]

Great video. Very insightful and genuine.

[@MitchellBeattie]

Glad to see you're back in this neck of the woods ;)...at least driving through it!

[@Idomalull]

Inspirational video Thank you king of skills

[@seborfeo]

That hit me and went right through.

[@joe_baxa]

Great video. Thanks a lot 👍🏼🙂

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Cool! Thanks for sharing it.✌️

[@JohnSwitzer]

What you describe is how to find your passion and then follow that passion to become better at it and see where it takes you. If you weren't passionate about KZbin you wouldn't have made it this far.

[@CreoVox]

This is so true. While some might look at being a jack of all trades as a negative, it's actually a benefit to the individual because you have more value in who you are as a person and never know when those skills will be needed in the future. Never stop learning!

[@fatboicjfilms]

I GOT MOTIVATE WITHIN THE FIRST 5 MINUTES OF THE VIDEO. LOVE THE CONTENT.

[@theearlymorninglover]

Big inspo here man. Still learning and creating myself and my passion keeps growing! P.S tell your buddy, "sweet snowblades"

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Great ideas! 👍

[@jaminlevan]

Jay Peak hands down the best mountain I personally have gone to on the east coast. Also have ridden Mt. Tremblant and would love to go back and also another great mountain.

[@geauxst5964]

Keep loving them babies 🤝🏾

[@zsharpproductions]

wow, i got so inspired i need that neon sign in the back too!! "learn make repeat"where do i get that from? love you matti

[@HusseinMarey]

Good video, thanks for the advice 👌

[@DavidTramacchi]

Gold!! Learn the 20% that gives you 80% of the results! 👍

[@GrantMFletcher]

MAN. I LOVED those flashbacks to earlier work. Would love to see some of your animation stuff. Also funny how I can pinpoint when the stuff was made as it seems all church video guys (me included) were inspired by the same videos :p

[@MoeezRehman0]

Great point .. 😍

[@KeatAlcantaraYesThatsMe]

AY ANG GALING!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@wilhelmngoma9009]

Excellent book. It should be taught in every secondary school and University

[@ElusiveFrame]

Great message!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niceeee video and distinction… building skills!

[@samicaptures]

This video. So much in it ❤️

[@aus_vlog]

follow your passion if you know what is your passion, otherwise don't follow your passion. period.

[@eriktred]

You reminded me I need to learn.

[@Jason.rimando]

Dude, Come to Utah! I'll show you guys all the dope spots at my favorite resorts.

[@GlennVividMedia]

Damn… by me turning 38 next month.. this kinda resonates pretty well.. thank you

[@joshh6395]

Great video like always! But side note are you now going for Alfa Romeo stake team in F1 this year?

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Great advice

[@IamGaryRichardson]

“Follow your passion” is not only sometimes bad advice it’s also not even possible on spme cases. I’m 55 and was deeply passionate about golf since I was 7. I reached a very good level but never enough to play with the big boys. Then aged 51 I just gave it up completely, for no apparent reason. When covid started I became interested in film making through watching guys like yourself, Peter and a brilliant video called A bivvy, A phone and a Drone. I bought things that would be enough to make KZbin videos (an iPhone, a mini 3 pro drone, a GoPro) but as of yet I ‘ve not been brave enough to learn to use them. Is it a passion? No, but I’m interested in it. And I think passions are fluid and constantly evolving. One thing will naturally lead to another. Find an interest, the rest will take care of itself. I enjoyed the video, I think you hit the mark with your point of view here.

[@rawdelicious]

Probably one of the most important videos of today.

[@Dusty.cressey]

Time to come shred in Alberta!!!

[@LifeOfTheViking]

Great video!

[@BIOINVESTIGATING]

Great, I agreed.

[@just_eirik]

I bought a tiny camcorder in 2008 or 9. It had a button to start recording AND a different button to take a 8mp photo. I bought it because I though it would be fun to record video, but I had no other plans than that. No plans for what to shoot. But I very quickly realized that pressing the photo button was way more fun. And I almost immediately fell in love with photography. I gained passion for it VERY fast. Sold the camcorder and bought the Canon 450D and have loved photography ever since.

[@lukeedlund]

Love hearing about your youth ministry origins!

[@Tvj_films8452]

Well thought out advice. I was messing around with shooting video and combination watching a bunch of Casey and Peter McKinnon videos that eventually got me shooting weddings. Now over 100 weddings under my belt. I would have never thought I could make money filming people just 4 years ago. Who knows where adding new skills could lead you.

[@portodbs]

Good title you got me listing right away I’m in

[@mattih]

🙏🏻

[@ardencyproductions1981]

Just want to thank you for this video.. this is heart felt and real and I personally can relate take something from this with my video/photography creative passion... but you know what's funny lol I started making snowboard vids with the first gopro and it's evolved into what I'm doing now and I'm so passionate about my work.. and you want to quit youtubing to make more snowboard vids haha ots kind of the opposite of our journeys .. I love it... cheers my man