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[@kieranxwest]

I love this era of creators being transparent with the behind the scene aspects of building a business

[@on9francisyu]

I think it is amazing that we can see many people become successful on thing that they care

[@HeisenbergFam]

Gotta love how casually Thomas returned after a year

[@johntheanimator4317]

ok

[@TheBlackManMythLegend]

no overthinking just do it mindset. it reminds me of mkbhd "hey! (jump into the content right away)" I think it's smart people already saw the picture and the title of the video now people once clicked await on : now feed my curiosity lol. ( Argh maybe I am overthinking...lets stay on the just do it mindset. )

[@ALROD]

Just like a cat who suddenly disappears and shows up days later as if nothing happened. 😂

[@HackionSTx]

Just like GradeAUnderA

[@daniellamoreno3616]

I noticed he was gone this why I’m here.

[@shwars576]

Bro coming back after a year and with that title and doesn’t even plug a influencer course as a quick money grab, kinda disapointing

[@Thomasfrank]

I just want to teach people Notion formulas and programming 😛

[@DayTripTookItTo10]

I didn’t understand, is this a positive or negative comment?

[@B3l0v3d05]

@@DayTripTookItTo10 Both

[@shwars576]

@DayTripTookItTo10 sarcastic, because most youtuber when they come back from a long hiatus it's because they ran out of money and they want to milk their subs, and that title and thumbnail of this video are reminiscent of that idea

[@MegaMijit]

You literally did spend the entire video talking about his new digital product...

[@MBT3X]

My main takeaway from these 45 minutes I just watched is you are an absolute machine. Lots of ideas but actually following through on them

[@pearllaw]

So true, every one (including me) has many good ideas but there are only a few of them who could take action on them!

[@mattdavella]

Wow! So pumped for you, Thomas! Inspired by what you've built (and the courage you had to step away from your channel).

[@breweroftheinternet]

It’s a wonder to me the ability for people to evolve. I started watching your content in 5th grade, nearly a decade ago. We were both really different people, and now we’ve grown and moved on. I really looked up to you and still do as someone who wants more, who isn’t complacent with doing what works the rest of their life. I wish you all the best, and I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the world. :)

[@Thomasfrank]

5th grade, that's incredible! Hope you're doing well and pursuing the things that interest you :)

[@breweroftheinternet]

@@Thomasfrank Thank you! I just started my degree in computer science (hmmmm, a little on the nose) and I’m loving it so far. I can’t wait to see how you got into programming recently.

[@FactNight]

​@@breweroftheinternetwow! what's your name & where do u live? 😌

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Welcome back King 👑

[@on9francisyu]

he is amazing on explaining his stuff.

[@MaximilianBlade]

Huge respect for walking away from the sure thing for something more difficult, risky, and ultimately rewarding. Very inspirational.

[@on9francisyu]

It is something those entrepreneurs have they want to take more risks and get the excitement of it instead of doing the same thing again and again.

[@striderstache99]

This is why you are the best of the productivity channels BECAUSE you put your money where your mouth is and actually build stuff. Bravo, Thomas.

[@karandeengar]

I miss your podcast with you and Martin. You both are so relaxed while talking about really interesting topics. I am so happy you posted this video because honestly I was just curious how you two were doing. I am happy you are both doing well.

[@Thomasfrank]

Martin and I have been talking about doing a new episode, or maybe a mini-podcast project. I don't know that I'm up for committing to a regular podcast again just because my schedule is already very full, but I do miss doing it!

[@karandeengar]

​@@Thomasfrank I know a lot of decisions have to be based on is the time worth the final outcome but even if you did it monthly (and broke that "we need to post weekly" streak then I am sure you will have followers! I will listen for sure. Oh. I might be one of the few that remember you shot an amazing video at LTT. 100% cool if something happened that you can't post that but it's been in the back of my mind for three years lol.

[@jewishmyrongaines]

do it plz@@Thomasfrank

[@LittleKikuyu]

Maybe an episode once a year or every once in a while? On one topic or just checking in with us, giving some life updates? 🥹 I LOVED that podcast! It was like hanging out with my two wise-beyond-their-years brothers 😁🥰

[@aparnakarmakar427]

I still keep going back to the older episodes.

[@halesbellss]

This was probably one of the most impressive productivity KZbinr accomplishments I’ve ever seen. Fair, profitable, amazing.

[@chroniclesofpickles]

This is so great! Always go after what’s right for you and never stop leaning 😊

[@neonpicob8703]

So good to see you back 😊

[@alexklepp6479]

Nice to see you back. I have loved your self-help videos.

[@nataliesoutlet]

Thomas hello 👋🏽 this is so inspiring! Proud of you for taking the risk and seeing the power of your audience. Huge congrats 🎊

[@Thomasfrank]

Thank you Natalie!

[@munen343]

Ditto

[@AndrewKirbys]

It's been fun watching you evolve. Congrats on the new projects. Exciting

[@calebr9058]

LETS GOOOO!!!!! So excited to have you back Thomas!

[@MemeEmpire420]

Same thing happened to me I left my channel for two weeks at 400 subscribers and now I skyrocketed to 489 and returned

[@ellis7796]

Inspirational 🤩

[@MemeEmpire420]

@@ellis7796 thanks

[@Muhluri]

Lmao

[@MrDrakos95]

it's good to have you back man! Looking back at the b-rolls of your old videos and poscast made me realize what a big part of my journey you are. From my last year of highschool, when your channel was the gateway drug for productivity content, to now having a permanent full time job and seeking out new ways to evolve. I really think that I difinitely grew with your videos and I'm glad this will probably be true for this new phase too. Love from Italy

[@MorganSteinagel]

So much freaken respect for you! The integrity is unreal.

[@saffesifo]

Great vid! Glad you're back!

[@obnoxiouslakerfan]

I’ve been following since the college info geek days and it’s just so cool to see your evolution into this CEO who is transparent about his process, knows what his values are, and can’t help but impart wisdom to others as you share your journey

[@chastainscott1719]

Was SO shocked and pleased to see you back, Thomas! 🎉 Kept the channel in my subscribed channels list, always hoping you'd resurface. You and your content were GREATLY missed. Welcome back!

[@TahaMark]

I'm so happy to see you man fr we really missed you and your content.

[@callenthewise]

this is awesome thomas, thanks for sharing!

[@rawscientistofficial]

Welcome back Thomas! Been watching your new Notion channel but also your tweets. Very excited to see this new chapter! Feeling very inspired

[@luiss210]

I have been suscribed to your channel since ages ago, can't even remember since when. Have lost interest on your productivity video content but man you are still such a source of inspiration. The fact that you left your other projects for something you actually enjoyed, find a way to, ethically, monetize it, create something really valuable for a lot of people, organize a team around it and still find ways to have fun learning new things on the road is trully inspiring! Glad yo hear you are doing great and that you are working on something you are really passionate about!

[@sumitshukla6489]

Thanks for coming back. Loved the whole journey. Would love to join your team

[@robschebel4775]

Welcome back, Thomas. Your content is the best, and we're looking forward to see what's next.

[@BKing007]

🙏🏼 glad to get an update about things, amazing to see how hard you've worked and managed those things to be successful

[@KenNguyen-zr9gc]

I feel like this channel in its entirety has been you growing as a person

[@Leon-ff3us]

Super excited for Flylighter! I've been using your ultimate brain template since it first came out - your little courses were fantastic. Thank you for these products and following your intuition. It's been awesome watching your journey Your content and values are unparallel to others in the productivity scene.

[@OCDreamerYouTube]

I’m 25. Watching your video today, it’s the first time I’ve ever seen your KZbin channel. So you’re a genius? The coolest take away for me in this video, is that you’re incredibly curious, and caring. I think what shines through with what you produce, is that you create something that was always stitched with love, and made to last. This is one heck of a video, and I’m sure your audience retention reflects that. Congratulations on what you have achieved, and I hope that you are able to achieve something wilder then your craziest dreams. Thank you for expanding my horizon for what I see as possible for myself. What I like most about this video, is that I can see you care about the process, I think that builds trust, and increases demand for your services. Again, congratulations on doing things the right way, and genius or not, I hope you see yourself as a pioneer in your own space, and I dig your stuff.

[@andrefernandozen]

Good to see you back! Congrats on the journey.

[@sosaismary]

Welcome back 😊 looking forward to watching more.of.your videos

[@CaroLiaGrace]

Congrats!!!!🎉❤

[@JeffSu]

Welcome back Thomas!! Can't wait to try out Flylighter!

[@erickim610]

Thank you for coming back !.. I love watching your videos to learn English pronunciation.

[@Nova3482]

Good to finally see you Tom, I used to come back regularly and check if you had uploaded, glad to see it finally happened!

[@ItsDavideGiannotti]

Thomas you are one of the first content creator I’ve ever followed on KZbin. Thanks for being a huge inspiration and for delivering so much value over the years. And your product is great! 🔥

[@mikelytou]

For someone claiming to have been following for years, I find it exceptional you think frank is his first name...

[@ItsDavideGiannotti]

@@mikelytou typos happen in life 😉

[@dave_barco]

You're probably my biggest role model, Thomas. From as far back as 2019, and it makes me beyond happy to see you grow and evolve over the years. From the bottom of my heart: thank you, for showing such a fun and exciting way of building a career, heck, a life. Please never stop. Cheers!

[@ryandudek1298]

Welcome back, Tom. I’m happy to hear about your success! Look forward to your upcoming videos

[@leggermentesara]

I'm on your mailing list so I've been following you on this journey ❤ Anyway I'm glad you're back, and it's very inspiring to see you excited at doing something you truly enjoy doing!

[@damiantaylor896]

Loving all of this Thomas. You were the trigger to me getting into Notion and that’s been one of the best choices I’ve made in recent years. Love seeing your journey unfold, thanks for the update! Flylighter looks amazing too.

[@heyitsevan758]

Love to see how successful your pivot has been. I have missed the podcast and videos on this channel, but it is important to grow and change as a person. Glad it has worked out for you, but I am glad to hear that there are some more videos planned for this channel

[@Blizzpoint]

That's so wild. Gratz my guy.

[@sostoked07]

Late to the party but I'm very happy for you, Thomas! I remember when I first came across CollegeInfoGeek as a high school student (you guys were the OG study influencers before influencers were even a thing 😂), and your study advice got me through so much--- not only in high school, but well into college, med school, and even the boards! I'm a licensed MD now and I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am. I've always looked up to you and your faith in every person's capacity to keep learning and improving and growing. Thanks again Thomas, I wish you not only success but also fulfillment in your next pursuits. 🙏🏻 - Patricia :)

[@luciofranciscodigiacinti3664]

Following for years Tom, awesome stuff as always! Thanks for sharing :)

[@BriDoesAI]

It takes a lot of guts to walk away from something so secure and successful and begin building something new. Massive respect for pivoting and doing what you are passionate about. I love the Thomas frank explains channel and it’s been a huge help to my business :)

[@markmccluskey9042]

This was revelatory. Your SkillShare on Productivity opened my eyes to a problem I had with managing my attention. I’ve read books on productivity and have gotten better, but I still struggle. I hadn’t developed a system because no platform had out-of-box solutions that worked. It never occurred to me that I needed to find a platform that could support what I needed to have, learn what I needed to know, and then commit to build it how I need it. With this video, and a new subscription to Thomas Frank Explains, I can see a path forward. Thank you.

[@jenwu636]

You are so inspiring!! Love your endless energy, motivation and curiosity!

[@VirakNgauv]

Excited for the new content coming up!

[@Modather238]

I love you man , keep going

[@YounesLab]

This is so inspiring and motivating to hear. Amazing Journey! Thank you for sharing it!!

[@xXSelinaaXx]

So so interesting, thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@NeverMyRealName]

You are truly a Gem of a creator on KZbin.

[@Toast-M1]

Havent watched yet but genuinely love your way of thinking of doing stuff. Hope all is well and continues to be ❤

[@arushigupta4235]

This is incredibly inspiring. CONGRATULATIONS

[@hareemixx]

you are so inspiring. This is what i needed to watch to get my lick back. Wishing you all the best and can't wait to see where flylighter goes

[@marthakilner9692]

You got me obsessed with Notion - never knew your previous work. Now I kinda want to learn to code too! I never want to stop learning and growing.

[@ehukai2003]

I FREAKING LOVE THAT APP IDEA! Can't wait to download it! Also, thanks for helping with all your Notion videos. In my previous job, I used your tutorials to make a database and CRM for the store, learned from your videos to help me create my own D&D database system for running D&D games as a DM using the Lazy DM templates (and tweaks it a little), and I even bought your Ultimate template for my own personal use for some projects I wanted. I hope you keep going while being able to focus on self care. Thanks again, Thomas!

[@MichaelTanOfficialChannel]

The “Self-Imposed Pressure” section of your email to this video resonates with me soooo much. I struggle with the same at times and wish I had a Tony to put things into perspective. Welcome back!

[@samiha_humayra_]

Glad to see you😊. Missed you man❤.

[@deathitself100]

love the work and passion your putting behind these projects, good luck

[@elettraarazatah5999]

You're such an inspiration, really excited for the new direction for the channel :)

[@Nitrolego]

Glad to see you back Thomas, enjoyed the video!

[@brendanbos4235]

Fascinating and inspiring story. Thanks for Sharing!

[@MrsThollo]

I literally just found the Notion chamnel last week. Welcome back!!

[@amiri2911]

Awesome journey love to seen the learning

[@BluePoo52]

I’m glad to hear of your recent successes! I stumbled across your content in college and you were the guy that really got me into personal development/self improvement. You really helped me get through college and life more efficiently. So thank you!

[@Theo_drawi]

What a good video! Thanks for posting again!

[@dasdlp3225]

Nice! Love that your back

[@vic70ria]

Found you from recent videos interviews and mentions. Excited to see what comes

[@sanketss84]

thanks for sharing your adventures and looking forward to what you share here.

[@therealzubayer]

Genuinely smiling while watching this video! Absolutely loved it! There's SO MUCH to start off and learn from this one video alone. I feel like my mind's swarming with ideas and inspiration once more. Thank you so much!

[@gemmaramos9458]

Congratulations! Inspiring

[@joel.osei-asamoah]

Man, you’re such an inspiration! 💯

[@jolittle1206]

so cooool! i just recently thought of you and so I visited your channel and was shocked that you havent posted for a long time. but here you are! :)

[@thenubcoder]

Sooo happy to have you back!!!

[@metalherolionboy]

Great to see you again, your channel is one of the best on youtube for me

[@RamGlez]

Good to have you back, Thomas! Been following the channel and website circa 2015, glad to know everything’s been going great for you and the team!

[@elenaak4451]

I love Notion, thank you so much for talking about Notion. Will actually buy your template. I’m dangerously overexcited about this.

[@kryptone3032]

Thomas you and your channel hold a very special place in my heart. I started watching your channel when I was in 5 th grade when we got home internet for the first time and I had access to YT for the first at time. I’ve learnt and grown so much with your content. Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us to lift and inspire so many to improve their lives and outcomes. We will forever miss this great era but wish you all the best in all your endeavors and can’t wait to see what you achieve!

[@ephemeral2429]

Been a viewer since around 2016. Loved the CIG website, loved the podcast, and - slowly but surely - started to love the Notion videos on the other channel. I’m glad you’re back here, on your main channel. Excited for what’s to come! Let’s go 💪🏽

[@VoskoWTF]

I’m so happy to see that you’re back!!! You are an inspiration 🫶

[@devindarajapaksha7877]

Happy to see you again... good luck brother ❤

[@cupofoats]

One thing that I enjoy about your productivity videos is that you apply that productivity into your life and that's admirable. I think you were one of the the first few people who made a channel for productivity before a lot of people did it and I only stuck with yours because I was satisfied with what I've learned from you. Thank you for all these years and I will keep watching you no matter what channel you're on or what website you create, especially because I'm subscribed to your mailing list

[@bubblesbubbly8525]

You helped keep me motivated to push HARD in college - thank you for being part of that! Graduated spring of 2020, which of course is a whole thing in itself... All that to say, excited to see you back and looking forward to all I can learn from you moving forward!

[@camillepage208]

I love your Notion channel! It has been so helpful for me as I learn to use Notion, especially lately with the new calendar feature! I’ve been following your content for years, & personally I have loved your pivot to Notion & was so excited when I learned that’s what you were making content about! Everything you make is quality content & I’m so thankful!

[@carolvaguila]

Love the new direction!

[@atheefmohamed7171]

Waiting for your videos in the upcoming weeks 🔥

[@JonDavis]

fantastic insight - thankyou

[@DANJAY24]

Really happy to see you back in the feed Tom! ❤ this video itself feels like a hundred books compressed down to a 46 minutes, yo. The value is priceless! Thank you very much for coming back and specially for sharing your story, mate! I'm personally so inspired by where you've taken me from this video. Got a lot of aspirations. Am really happy for you man! Thanks Tom! ❤❤

[@drewthedirector]

this whole story is fascinating, keep doing you Thomas. we digggggg this

[@Luis-Torres]

He's back!! This is awesome! Good to see you man!

[@funonyourown]

Good to see you back 😊

[@anammorar]

I'm so proud for the journey you have taken over the last & this present year. Everything you have shared with us makes me smile. I am 22 years-old & I started to watch you when I was around 15 or 16 years-old. I have growth, as well, and work at Costumer Services & worked at IT Support. Hearing you shared you have experienced both areas makes me smile even more & connect with you. I will definitely continue to check out your content. God bless you !

[@davidperea1659]

Glad to see you back! I found myself coming back to the channel every few weeks hoping there was some new content. lol

[@JacobSalamon]

Welcome back, Thomas! Great to see you!

[@drminhhoa]

glad you're back. i miss you a lot!!!!!