Ira Glass on The Creative Process:

Ira Glass on The Creative Process:
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[@beanieteamie7435]

Someone told me to watch this 10 times and let it sink in.

[@mukeshpathak7302]

Mee too

[@fmafan123456789]

me too

[@cristi5731]

I'm at rewatch nr 3

[@redkinsley4251]

I watch it at least once a month now

[@drawingwithnikolina]

lol same

[@ketoisland612]

after 5 years of not doing anything, i finally made my first episode of an interview, its not where i want it to be but i started and i found this inspiring.

[@tektauron]

Good for you! That's the way to do it! I wish you the best!

[@bronson1392]

well done!

[@victoriaanthony4004]

🤍

[@geneg3776]

Starting is one of the biggest obstacles. Well done👍

[@artwasemsr4950]

Thank you. I have always called it the suck factor. When I first begin I suck, then I sound good to others, then I sound good to me, then I freaking own it.

[@cgfernandes_fantasy]

I always come back to this video when having self doubt! ❤

[@BallyBoy95]

Godammit, love you Ira Glass.

[@StanleyChock]

This is Awesome, Anyone who has yet to watch this... WATCH THIS NOW! Very inspiring.

[@charityelaine448]

We all start from somewhere. Stay lifted, y'all.

[@yourgoosecooked]

this actually made me really sad thinking about the amount of projects and ideas that I believed were gonna be something really special that I dropped because I felt they were gonna end up being worse than I would've liked. Super important vid to see for a beginner of really any creative process, especially something like KZbin!!

[@lorumerthgaming]

hey ima watch this 10 times and let it sink in.

[@richardseeram7021]

I resonate with this so much b.c I did want to quit on my music but I'm grateful that I have a great support system behind me.

[@LemonExtras]

Constantly coming back to this video. The teacher showed me in college and I probably watch it at least 50 times since 2017

[@literaryblooms]

That really is something... We have a poem in Hindi which says something to the effect of, One can't sail one's boat by being afraid of the waves and storms, and the one who keeps trying, never loses. Thanks! 🌼

[@worldwithoutwords9661]

Love these words. I decided to pursue music production last month and that's exactly where I'm at. My goal is to create as many beats as possible in private until my taste begins to catch up with my ambitions and I can release an EP that I'm proud of.

[@therealmess6658]

7 months later! I know youre killing it!

[@gigimonrose157]

Absolutely 10000000% true. Any creative would agree.

[@Recoveryplus]

The way you know you're doing something you love, is that every failure, instead of making you want to quit, motivates you to work even harder.

[@QuesadillaSlam]

Glad I listened and believed in myself.

[@ot8479]

Art Wasem Sr comment from 2 years ago: 'Thank you. I have always called it the suck factor. When I first begin I suck, then I sound good to others, then I sound good to me, then I freaking own it Kool advice, from the comment & the video. Thanks.

[@CraftSchoolOz]

It's brilliant - yes watch it 100 times and let it sink in. do what he's saying!

[@dwaynefong]

Watching this 10 times to reispire me. Thank you.

[@PlamenPanchevStudios]

You bet!

[@MrGeek2112]

LOVE LOVE this. True, every word.

[@Crows_are_skycats]

I repeat this to myself on a weekly basis and have since this quote first came out

[@sirdeshayward3371]

Thanks Ira - A thought I and indeed many are having/have had - you expressed it brilliantly, I'm greatly encouraged because of this, thank you.

[@44Bdogg]

On Jevon video they said to come here an watch this 10 times an let it sink in

[@MajesticGnome]

I really needed to hear this. I was having a moment and someone sent me this.

[@budgetguitarist]

Hang in there! This video is killer killer advice.

[@thebritishindian1]

Most products, services and things in general are mediocre. You’re doing the planet a disservice if you have something amazing to give or create, and you don’t do anything about it.

[@LesageSinging]

Anyone looking at this for youtube 1. I've looked at DOZENS of trolls/critics channels. Never have I ever seen someone who posted beyond 5 videos who wasn't reposting someone else's work. 2. look at ANYONE you respect. Go to their first video. It's bad. If it's mediocre then they had prior experience OR they spent months on it. it is NEVER a good video. That's all the perspective you need. You just need to remind yourself because no one will disappoint you more than yourself.

[@OriHyaku]

I am not a musician, but I've been working with sound for years and I've been producing for at least 5 years. The music I uploaded to my channel wasn't living to my expectations, I never had any idea what I was doing, but I always wanted to make more music. After many projects, I couldn't create anything for almost a year. I uploaded one more thing I made during that time and I felt stuck. I started thinking that maybe I am just terrible at it, I started being ashamed of what I had on this channel, I started hating my own music. I never gave up, I tried my best making something new, but all I felt was frustration and anger as I hated anything I made. I've been looking at other producers and in comparison to theirs, my music is weird, serves no purpose and will never end up anywhere. Months passed and I realised, that I never wanted to sound like other producers, and comparing myself was pointless (unless in quality and technical terms) because I never wanted to be a mainstream producer. All my music was the effect of learning and experimentation, and me not knowing what I was doing was the whole point, which always got me excited to work, as I never knew what else I could create and what my next project would sound like. It was also the reason I got stuck. Instead of thinking of my music as boring, useless, weird I started to look at it as unique and tried to point out things I would improve in it. I stopped hating my music and embraced the idea of creating experimental music. And when that happened I also stopped being afraid of other people opinions and even expanded in different ways, for example, I started making fun songs/remixes about the things I liked instead of forcing myself to make original music. It's true that we need a huge volume of work to improve and we need to fight through that. I wanted to emphasise that what we have in our head can prevent us from doing any work whatsoever, and thus stopping us from progressing. It was really hard for me.

[@historyandmoviemom]

Thank you for these words. Yes, it's hard starting or staying started. This little evil voice says I should be doing something else that is more practical. This is risky, but your words reminded me to keep doing it until my skill matches my 'ambition.' Ty so much.

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

Just what I needed to hear. I want to start a makeup channel on KZbin, but I procrastinate. I'm a perfectionist.

[@tausidada]

I swear i am at the phase where i think i do not know anything even after getting my Law degree.I am at a stand still, i doubt myself a lot like am i good enough?am i creative enough? i really want to do You-tube but fear is getting the better part of me like what will the channel be about?This phase is taking a lot from me.Thank you for the video ,i feel less lost.

[@GuillaumeRx]

You got what's called "Imposter Syndrome". You think you're worth shit, that you don't have value. The thing is: you do. You're a human being, you're a miracle, you're unique, and your experiences, your take on life and the world are as well. You're already enough to be happy, loved, respected. You can inspire people around you. It does not have to be millions. Just one is enough. Just do what you love. What you feel that you have to do. Deep inside. Listen to that voice, under the noise of chaos, fear, and other's opinions. Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear. So just imagine what you would do if you could never fail. And just go get it! Never give up! If you do your chances of success are 0. Keep failing, it does not make you a failure. Keep learning. Be patient. And most importantly, enjoy the ride, the process. Because you already know the end of your story anyway. The journey is more important. Wish you a wonderful life! :)

[@AtlasIgnite]

@@GuillaumeRx This is fire.

[@FemiOjeyemi]

just started my youtube channel last month... and i'm not gonna lie, it's tough, KZbin is tough. But watching this video makes me realize that i'm not alone and i'm not the only one that's going through or has gone through something like this. I just hope I can make it and I don't fail.

[@FemiOjeyemi]

Louie Logs Thank you so much! I definitely will keeping on going. And I also hope to see you too!

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

@Femi: It's 2 years later, and you have well over 1000 subs. Congratulations!

[@emergingeden1512]

This is gold. 🏆

[@londoncalling1803]

I needed to hear this today

[@PaolaCetra]

Thank you. I needed to hear this right now.

[@guywithakeyboard]

Oh my goodness. I was just thinking, should I search Ira glass, while the KZbin was opening, and this video was on the homepage 😭

[@safaltathapa8942]

Thank you!

[@rodterrell304]

Who this is great advice. Thank you for posting

[@ender2256]

i'm putting this on loop and watching it 10 times

[@kayp4273]

This is very inspiring because I am trying to start a movie review podcast, and even though I've been researching and writing scripts and stuff, I still need to figure out what I'm doing. I told myself to upload an episode every Saturday at 12pm. That's my deadline (I'm not good with deadlines). I told my mom and dad what I wanted to do, and they were glad, and my dad wants to hear it when I upload it, which made me even more nervous. It's been a week, and I still need to upload something and I really don't know how to write a good script, and I hate the sound of my voice. Every time I record something, I delete it because I think it sounds awful. And now I'm stuck. If anyone can give me any tips that would be great. But for now ITS TIME TO PUSH THROUGH!

[@johannahaineshergenrider8379]

I love the message and listened to it several times. The visual graphics of the words flying around made me feel dizzy however.

[@MiserableSpice]

Someone just sent me this after I uploaded a pic on my Insta. I got all despair because of been following a tutorial on a gouache painting. It was 100% failure but I'd patted myself on the back because, hey, I tried. Really needed this message right now. ❤️

[@trust.theprocess]

Love this. Thank you!

[@SeanHatzi]

This was really inspirational and it has made me want to improve my KZbin channel more

[@cindydarabi687]

Love this thank you! !!! Yes.. it takes ages to get through the large volume of shitty work... and I just want it to end.... but I'll keep going...cheer!

[@Madhurima_NYC]

I will watch it everyday the first thing in the morning

[@Celestial_Reach]

Thank you so so so much for that

[@choiceblade]

I sing. If and when I have occasion to mention it, the first thing MANY people say is "OH! I can't do that. I love it sooooo much, but trust me I cant' sing to save my life." l'm always like, "How do YOU know?" which get's either a "oh, somebody told me" (feedback related) or far more often "I just suck" or when prodded further "I can hear how bad I am". It's crazy to me how popular this perception that singing in tune is like having a third arm or genetically endowed. My response is always "If you can hear how bad you are, you can sing. You're just weak and judgmental." That shuts 'em up. I know, I'm a gifted teacher. LOL!

[@joshua7734]

This changed my life.

[@AECollectsLLC]

Sometimes you just gotta look inside more than outside, grind it out, and build things outward. Let's get it yall

[@MarkFeng]

I watched it 10 times and it sank in. 🙏

[@Gracenglory5]

My big question is, HOW do you make a video like this???? What program? I LOVE the words appearing on the screen. I’m in the “not yet started phase” because I am trying to figure all this out in order to make a face-less channel. So much content in my head. I’ve watched a boat load of vids and no one shows the ACTUAL process, just generics that don’t answer the big question. Visual learner here! 🤚 I just watched Jevon’s video from 3 yrs ago and heard the art guy say to watch this 10x….I’d love to, but the visuals get my creativity flowing so much I I JUST WANT TO DO IT ALREADY! 😅

[@thesud7]

Josh Yeo sent me here. Thank yeo :)

[@Abhishek-ql2px]

Why this looks so goddamn good . So fucking smooth graphics.

[@pallyscrew6047]

well ill say 1 thing, i am afraid to fail which im starting to realize is my biggest flaw

[@Eccle5]

me too

[@LapisLettuce]

This is kind of comparable to the growth mindset. Don't worry, you'll get there! :)

[@iamlight1]

So super loved this! I can feel what he is saying as I experience it.

[@legoguy23451]

i'm in fucking tears thank you for this

[@juanjose8197]

I don't know how to say this, but those words truly touched me, I'm really thankful for this video because I regained hope when I thought I completly lost it :')

[@MichaelAngelo-ff3vp]

Ty for making the 2011 video sharper or remade it! Good work !!

[@filblasi]

I couldn't agree more

[@voidsword8095]

thank you.

[@1Zero9999]

I shoulda learn this since 2006

[@BallyBoy95]

What software is being used in showing the text animation in this video? I'm so damn curious.

[@tariqalexanderwaheed476]

GREAT ADVISE 👍

[@gigimonrose3992]

Thankyou for this.

[@Yoyo-od8uc]

Thank you, haven't made music in months... This helps.

[@TopoPilot]

In a JUST world you WILL win! JUST start. JUST learn. JUST keep going. JUST don't give up. Just create. JUST evolve. JUST ignore the trolls.

[@JuaJin]

Let's fight our way through that

[@saph100]

I’m trying to keep going but I cannot really enjoy what I do nor enjoy the process, so what’s the point in that case?

[@chuckdamonk2714]

This is exactly what I needed

[@abhishekgururani6993]

A genius at anything was once a beginner.

[@rishabhpurohit2663]

well made this. Individually animated them or is there a template?

[@redkinsley4251]

Best writing advice ever

[@Radekcz2]

Thanks man for sharing this, good job!

[@JustOneHappyBoiii]

It has now sunk in

[@pastyscoffer]

What's wrong with the original from 2011 with a couple million views?

[@markotzelberger4508]

Ira, i know you mean well, But Fighting is wrong especially with yourself, so just relax and do the impossible and like a little kid go with your happy feelings and create....what makes you feel good inside... as you did above and Love, like a morning Dove, and rise above into your freed heart of creeeeee ativity.

[@RobM23]

How was the animation on this made? Like what application?

[@LeBaux]

ira gets it

[@angerfishnft8628]

Amen to that.

[@Delali]

Inspiring. Now amma go get it

[@cookingngamamo4445]

it takes a while and it's normal to take a while and you just have to fight your way through that.....

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Thank you

[@FelipeCuellar]

My 5th KZbin video and I feel, I know it can be better. It just feels awful to do shit haha. But I am still learning the skills. I'm coming back here every time in a while.

[@minadief]

I always listen to this when I feel frustrated

[@robweissman5952]

Can't I just OUTSOURCE my work to meet my taste? 😆

[@RealJustinZiegler]

Sounds like Quentin Tarantino.

[@oljk1327]

what font is it?

[@Burnerbeats]

Damn the motivation🔥🔥🔥

[@argotsambience]

sometimes you've gotta make 100 bad pieces before you make a good one, and if you don't like the current one then that's one bad one you never have to do again

[@sarojgede8670]

Some one tell me to watch this 10 times

[@SPEEDRUNNINGTOSUBS-mh8mo]

thanks

[@diasporaconnect267]

4th time and I get it.

[@LTCBillConrad]

I would add that you can fall back if you don't keep on working on the creative process. I was better than I am now 5 years ago. My question is, how long will it take to get "it" back.

[@evanjunk]

This video has taught me one very valuable lesson, don’t make shitty distracting videos with words going all over the screen when there’s an important message to relay.

[@NelsonConroyRealtor]

9 more times Ira

[@avenuePad]

The vocal fry is real. Jesus. Christ.

[@allanlao8523]

ight, imma head out

[@ChanelleLeonard]

Am I crying in my bathroom?

[@VLeaders]

Bulls eye!

[@peterpan8147]

Going to watch it but I shall be happy if the animation doesn't give me a migraine headache...