How To Get Good - Don't be the goal... be your best

My Official Book Series Website: theheroesfall.com/
Perfection is impossible, that is why the journey is infinite. I've found it's good to set that goal, but not to become it (don't define yourself like that).
When it comes to creative works, it's really daunting. It's so hard to create anything, much easier to destroy or just criticize someone else's work. Not to say the criticism isn't valid, it's just way easier to do. So we need to fortify ourselves mentally so that we know it's ok to make mistakes and even have some failures along our journey toward perfection. Yes, people can be brutal. Yes, some are going to hate you and what you do. It's just how it is. But don't let that stop you from putting your work out and at least giving things a try. You'll improve much faster by actually doing things and putting them out, than sitting back and hiding yourself and what you're creating. So what's your actual goal? Being perfect? Impossible. Learning and improving along the way to perfection? That's perfect. Perfectly imperfect, which is all we can really do. And on the flip side, there are going to be people who love your work too... you just need to reach those people. Don't expect pop listeners to appreciate your death metal.
And that's why I've decided now is the time to release my novels again and hopefully find people who enjoy reading them too. Some of you have read them before, this is a rewrite though, so some new structure, new chapters, and pretty much every word rewritten (probably only used 1% of the previous wording), so might still be worth checking out again! Especially for the new scenes. It isn't perfect, but I've put a lot of work in and it's honestly the best I can do for now. I'm going to continue on with the series, so hopefully I'll get book 2 out not too long into the future, then give book 3 a rewrite (it's only in first draft at the moment), and then finish 4 and 5 (5 in the series).
Thanks for everything over the years, this channel has been extremely challenging and helped me grow a lot, and I'll keep pushing myself to get better. All part of the journey.
WHEN WAR CALLS, my first novel (Book 1 of The Heroes Fall series) links on Amazon:
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[@RocketJumpNinja]

Ok, I hope I got everything working, still nervous with this stuff, just want it all to be "perfect", but ... not possible. I really have to practice the advice in this video, especially after how much work I just put into all this ... gotta relax and just fix things if they need fixing. Hopefully some of you like it! Now for the book, looks like paperback is only available in the US right now, but I'll figure out how to get it available in more areas ASAP. Ebook should be available everywhere, I assume, it's just the paperback isn't delivered to many places (possibly UK, but not even to Australia!). Thanks again for everything, working on Pwnage Stormbreaker review next, then Pulsar X2H. Oh and this counts as the video letting everyone know that my first book is available again ... I said I'd do a video, so here it is!

[@zellbi]

Zy always has some of the best videos on this platform. Been a fan for years now, much love!

[@quantum316]

Look at Zy!!! So inspirational man

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Been taking notes from Steph, so inspirational man

[@NavidDragon]

​​@@RocketJumpNinja who is Steph?

[@DustyyBoi]

​@@NavidDragonI don't know

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Steph Curry, basketball star, look up the meme for "look at Curry man ... so inspirational".

[@runawaystatue]

Thank you ❤

[@xtwmx]

Silence is the perfect music or empty canvas as perfect art. Instead of perfection in life seek opportunities and experiences to expand your life.

[@Thannatar857]

Been watching your content for years, has helped me a lot in my own journey. So glad and happy to see that you have made it so far, by realizing that it's all about the journey-in the little time that we have in this plane of existence that's called life. I wish you all the best, and I would certainly be reading your book sometime. Have a good one, Zy!

[@DelasVC]

Broooo - you came so far! Happy to see you grind on your path and success coming in eventually!

[@orm2799]

That's great you wrote a book. That is no easy task. Congrats on that. Your mouse reviews have always been my favorite. I hope you keep doing them as they have helped me pick some great mice to use the last few years. Keep up the good work!

[@linxaus2521]

Been a long time enjoyer of the channel. Congratulations on releasing your book (again)! 🥳 I appreciate the message you shared in this video mate. Love from Australia 😘

[@fontar7]

More than 2 years since the last how to get good... very glad to revisit this again :)

[@NonEmployee]

I've been meaning to read your books for a long time, now would be a good time. Especially after hearing what you described about its plot. This series has always been my absolute favorite on the channel, and I'm curious to see how much goes to the book. Also will add, you mentioned singing, and I will say I've only heard you sing in one song (Believe) and I'll be honest, it's one of my favorite songs and your singing is one of those reasons. 👍

[@gdbroque]

Love this! You should add these kinds of videos into your rotation.

[@HaloDaycare]

I really like your music; hope you publish more. Thanks for the video

[@fleckski]

Man I would listen to an audiobook narration of you reading your book or any other motivational talk.

[@b1vcksheep]

Zy, Thank you. I needed to hear this today. I have been pretty down on myself lately and feel like I have been kind of floating and not achieving what I want out of life. I keep saying I will start tomorrow because I have too much to do today. But there is always going to be a lot going on in my day to day life, and I just need to stop making excuses and get my butt in gear. Thank you again, this video was the kick in the ass I needed.

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Yeah it's an easy trap to fall into, I still fall into it too ... so even just making videos like this can help get me back on track and stay focused. Glad it helped, good luck!

[@weok-doing-things]

I remember your old video on the same topic. Great to see following!

[@musasadik7055]

Great video, very much needed to hear this.

[@voidstrider4187]

thank you

[@tomfresko1113]

Hey man, you are an inspiration to me

[@projo8460]

Liked the video for both the message and the Ultra-wide format👍

[@Xerodm]

Wish I had any type of confidence with the things I want to do or try. But good message all the same!

[@onetrueone]

YESSSSSSS NEW VIDEOOOO

[@ketchupOW]

Gold❤

[@speedyboy86]

love the motivational stuff from you! Absolute getting me more fire inside to keep grinding. I was wondering what you use for audio these days? Since I changed to IEMs recently and just fell in love with them :D

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Oh true, what makes you love them? I heard they're not great for your ears, something about the sound source too close to the drum or something, need to look into it more. I'm using wireless for casual stuff, but some Shure SRH1540 for gaming.

[@speedyboy86]

@@RocketJumpNinja I just love the freedom on your head. The less weight on your body while playing and the ability to talk to someone in real life more easily because you only need to unplug one iem for that. My only problem with them are, I dont know where to plug them in, to get the best sound out of them. Right now I pluged them into my mic. That was the easiest way. Even doe I have some audio problems with left and right channel being mixed.. I never really had any discomfort even while playing over 5h in a row. You just need to get them out of the ear when you do an little break. Is there any chance to get some videos from you about audio? Like IEMs, Headset, headphones for music? The difference between them and maybe some tips for audio setups? Would be interesting to get a full video out of that, since you can only watch videos specifically about one thing most of the time.

[@RocketJumpNinja]

I'll add it to the list and see what I can do!

[@mieciubimber9404]

good stuff

[@3zzzTyle]

Came for mouse rug cleaning instructions, stayed for life advice.

[@GuardianMehmed]

nice video

[@alpha_smartie_alpha8209]

The hole video was great, and it hepled me to understand how to make propper videos and how to aproach new things. But we rly need to talk about the rebels thing at the start of the video xD Edit: Might be a unusual question, but would it be possible to make a "behind the reviwes"? How you make the reviews, the prozess of aproaching a video? Or how you work in depth. Maybe i havent seen it yet, but i coundnt find one :/ Would be interesting to see, because your work is just amazing

[@calmsh0t]

I love these kinds of videos of yours! What I was wondering, since you play fps games on a high level for so long, did you ever feel like aging starts to impact your performance ?

[@RocketJumpNinja]

I try not to think about "excuses" like that ... if I was playing physical sport, sure, but that's because I've got a lot of wear and tear from basketball, but this is gaming. My mind is still sharp, I'm always pushing myself in some way to improve, still learning new things, and if I feel like my reflexes aren't on point, then I try to change my sleep and diet habits, or figure out something else to help train them to be faster somehow. Honestly, haven't noticed my reflexes slowing, so I don't really think it's an issue (yet). This video is in the "How To Get Good" series, where there is actually a video dedicated to age too, might want to have a look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a53ahnuPrdB6e68

[@calmsh0t]

@@RocketJumpNinja Thank you Zy!

[@chradon.]

Any plans on doing a mouse review on Lamzu Thorn?

[@JenyaIsJustChilling]

I'm in the middle of something (working on a multiple projects), and I've been burnt out for many months now. Even though i have some progress, I'm already too tired, and have zero faith in this or getting it done...

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Sounds like you gotta take a break. It's like working 12 hour shifts every day ... no breaks. What happens? Fatigue, and you start failing at basic tasks. You have to take breaks, even if you don't think you can, because if you don't, you'll actually be less productive. Go refresh your brain!

[@johndoe-qo8cy]

Zy, what happened to your music you created also way back?

[@RocketJumpNinja]

I've been learning to mix and master better, so slowly going over the old stuff too. It's so much work and I'm still not "there" yet, where I don't have to worry about blowing anyone's speakers out. And the rest is just in videos / in the usual places it always has been, I haven't touched any of it.

[@fak1tGaming]

Mate wil you a lamzu thorn review?

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Yeah when I get one

[@dair2279]

are you going to bring back mouse reviews?

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Working on Pwnage Stormbreaker and Pulsar X2H now! Pwnage will be next vid (unless I have another on the To-Do list that I'm forgetting).

[@SparkySlow]

He reviewd every mouse from bangood and amazon

[@dair2279]

@@RocketJumpNinja oh sick! Yea I was wondering about the x2h my favorite mouse I’ve tried was the ZA13, was wondering how it compared

[@floh.3042]

is there a reason u don´t review finalmouse anymore?

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Because they haven't released a new mouse yet ... and discontinued mice are removed from the list. Will review the new one.

[@floh.3042]

AH THX1 can´t wait for the review! keep up the good work!@@RocketJumpNinja

[@Hk7762Tube]

Okey, I'm not drunk or high enough for this right now, but good on ya RJN!

[@clawwer4404]

The AI generated art was pretty good!

[@RocketJumpNinja]

Thanks! Seriously loving playing around with this stuff. As said, it's not great for serious creations like book covers and the like, but for just some concept art and visualizations, it's amazing. The most fun I've had with a new "toy" in a long time! Using MidJourney for everything I'm showing, but trying to learn SD too.

[@sitrep]

Yea he got zooted and got philosophical

[@nykz2358]

I will live my life in regret

[@revulvagina3396]

yes, the journey. you'll be the best someday but the game is already dead by then.

[@trashcanmucous5153]

did you know most people can sing? they just arent trained. did you know writing stories is just an algorithm of collected puzzle pieces organised to instill emotions? ok coolbeans