Getting Unstuck Over 40

[@BrandonBautista]

It wasn’t until I finished posting this video that I realized all of my points combined are simply the plot of “Eat Pray Love.” I’m not trying to “Eat Pray Love” you, kind viewer. But if that’s where your heart is taking you, so be it.

[@TheHicksonDiaries]

I hear ya, I've been there many times and I hate that monotony. My trick is always to take a walk outside. It really clears my head and gets my creative juices flowing. I also find that I do better videos when I step away from the process for a day or so and focus on something else completely. I hope this helps everyone, hang in there-we're all human and we need to just keep going and keep each other up. We got this guys! 😀

[@BrandonBautista]

Great tips-thank you, Mandy! 🙌

[@Walksandwanders]

So glad you posted it! I’ve been feeling a bit stuck recently and your video was very helpful!

[@BrandonBautista]

That means a lot to me. Thank you!

[@Walksandwanders]

@ Also, about filming yourself in the store, I know the feeling of trying to get a sneaky shot of myself in public like that. However, about a year ago, I had the mad idea to film a few seconds of my life - EVERY DAY - in 2024. To make a video of my year. Talk about hard! I also filmed myself having breakfast with a friend in a coffee shop, without other people noticing me doing that! I had some very awkward moments as you did, but man, I learned a lot about filming myself in public. Just completing the edit this week to get it out before Christmas ‘I filmed everyday for a year at 67’ - a mad idea/ boot camp for KZbin ninjas stealth shooting! 😂

[@MikeeRogers]

Always coming out with great tips and thank you for the inspo shout out! I saw someone comment about asking why in a store… it’s not really about the location but with that said, if you can record/vlog/talk out loud by yourself in a store, you can pretty much do it anywhere haha. So it’s the bootcamp of vlogging IMO 🤣 - Nice to see you back and happy holidays

[@BrandonBautista]

Happy holidays to you, Mikee! I truly appreciate all of the amazing content and inspiration you’ve provided over the past year, and look forward to what you have in store for 2025! 🙌

[@JeffGerlach]

The production is great on this I like the raw video and audio. The post production shines. Great transitions soundtrack is a perfect tone. Great message too. I’m glad to hear you’re starting to get yourself unstuck! It helped me to think about this concept of getting unstuck. In order to get unstuck, we first have to be stuck and recognize that we are stuck. When I’ve been in really stuck situations it’s been some of the worst times of my life. then getting unstuck from those situations was even harder to work through. If this video is basically eat, pray loves plot., This comment is what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but also if nothing tries to kill you, your ceiling for growth is much lower. I’ve had my mental health, absolutely broken by challenges. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. I think inconsistency is OK over the course of a lifetime. It’s OK to feel down. It’s OK to get into ruts. Even if you’ve triumph over similar stuck situations in the past, it’s OK to let yourself feel sorry for yourself at the lowest points. My path towards better isn’t linear and knowing that makes me a little bit more resilient in futurestuck situations. Anyway, dope video yo. Thanks for provoking thought.

[@BrandonBautista]

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thorough and vulnerable response. I’m glad the video resonated and gave you a moment to reflect on getting unstuck. You’re right-progress isn’t linear, and it’s OK to acknowledge the hard parts, sit with them, and move forward when you’re ready. Resilience is built in those moments; thanks for the reminder.

[@ShaneConQueso]

Glad you're back, Man! (even if it's just this one)

[@BrandonBautista]

Thanks, Shane! 🎉

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

It's so funny how our own perceptions of us differ from how others perceive us. Your absence did not make me think your next video had to BLOW ME AWAY in the way you thought it should. Hearing your honesty always blows me away. Because I'm here for the lessons. 😉😊

[@BrandonBautista]

Thank you, Vicki! Happy holidays to you and your family! 🙌

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

@BrandonBautista Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@everydaywayne]

I've found that I always feel stuck when I'm pressured by others to do things that I don't really want to do. As a result, I'm determined to never stick my tongue to a pole in winter no matter how much someone dares me to. At my age, I got nothing to prove lol.

[@BrandonBautista]

😂 Absolutely!

[@StrangeloveYT]

Good to see you back! Happy Holidays

[@BrandonBautista]

Thank you! Hope you have a great holiday season as well. 🙌

[@xgnals]

7:40 “Made eye contact with someone” 😂

[@kuya_timmy]

Getting stuck sucks, your tip about taking inspiration from creators that you follow is a good one though…that’s what I do to try and muster up some motivation. Striving to make that perfect video is a problem that I have too. I listened to my wife (how crazy does that sound?) when she told me social media is supposed to be fun, not necessarily perfect. Great video as always Brandon.

[@BrandonBautista]

Your wife sounds like a wise woman... you should listen to her! And you do a great job of trying new things, Tim - from livestreaming at Disney, to pop culture-related Shorts, to sharing your weight loss journey. Keep it up and lean into what's fun for you!

[@kuya_timmy]

@ thanks brotha. I still think about your “recording in public” video when ever I get anxious about recording outside

[@johntorp]

Filming in public can be really hard 😅 Great video and message 😊

[@CarmelNicoleBeauty]

Great video, the point about perfectionism really resonated! Thank you 😊 (Ps Don’t record yourself committing a crime 😂)

[@BrandonBautista]

😂 Thank you so much!

[@CP-dl4nc]

Take get unstuck do the 1% of the "thing". If you can do that you are well on your way to becoming "unstuck".

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

The place you record video is not important... the message is. That's what I try to tell myself anyway 😅 Also, why do you absolutely want to film in a store? If it's to practice filming in public, I would suggest doing it where it would be"normal" for, let's say, tourist to film. Also, pretending I am reviewing a product or that I am getting paid for this helps me. I am glad you are back!

[@BrandonBautista]

That is a really good question, Judith. I guess it's partly because I want to have a more dynamic feel to my videos, with movement in the background, as a contrast to the majority of my videos filmed in a quiet part of my house. And partly because it makes me uncomfortable and it's something I want to get better at. You're right, I would feel a lot more comfortable in a touristy place; I just live in a pretty boring area, and stores are warm and well lit! 😂 Thank you for giving me something to think about!