You should be a YouTuber. (or Artist/Creator)

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

The follow-up video is here!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/onezppSXbsx7lc0si=k84Fm3juwan973ai To clarify, it's not that I believe we should all be starving artists and walk around being pretentious about our creations. I'll still be making compromises with what I make in order to monetize (for example, a few of you will notice ads even in this video--I tried to set them so they would have rather cheeky timing, see if you can catch what I did😉) My message here is really about striking the balance, so that both our hunger to create and our hunger for food can be satisfied

[@chrissysonicutdrloz]

I caught it. That was good!!!!

[@TRWM735]

This was incredibly refreshing. I'm a small creator, and have noticed alot of the 'Pyramid scheme' stuff you describe towards the beginning of the video. I've noticed on alot of 'Small creator' communities, alot of this stuff seeps in. Alot of people are looking for community, and when the community is built on rubbing your small success in other people's faces. You're cool man. Would LOVE to talk to you about this kind of stuff :)

[@KYLETISZAI]

I literally want to be all these things. Do I have to pick one, do them all???

[@Socioromanticism]

KZbin Premium. I'm sorry I could not appreciate your work fully. But I really liked Yusuke's Confidant conversations in Persona 5. His struggle with art and making a living really resonated with me.

[@CrimsonTheSadist]

Yeah i didn't premium moment

[@thesoniczone11]

"Don't just sit there and waste your precious time. When you want to do something, do it right away. Do it when you can. It's the only way to live a life without regrets". -Sonic the Hedgehog, 1991

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

HOW DID I FORGET TO INCLUDE THIS QUOTE IN THE VIDEO IT WAS RIGHT THERE

[@GrianyBunch]

:( I’m not allowed too...

[@srcoeiu6100]

Technically it's the box art that says this

[@yousefslimani99]

Well I didn’t do too much but I’m doing my best!

[@Im2lazy4thisCrit]

@kitttygamer360he did apparently

[@typreegamingtpg2198]

I thought this was a voiceover until he reacted to messing up, lol

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

😂

[@Parfaitcookiestan67]

same XD

[@MintTheProtogen]

Same here. Though, the fact it’s recorded in real time helps build a kind of humanity in the speaker, as if he’s having a conversation with us while doing things instead of just blankly talking.

[@Zlee533]

That damned block, amirite? 🤣

[@thebigheartyradish]

makes me think of when me and my brother are playing video games while at the same time, talking about something oddly deep

[@DaRalf23]

"It doesn't matter when we start. It doesn't matter where we start. All that matters is that we start!" - Simon Sinek

[@scarf_girl]

I thought it said "Simon Shrek"

[@Aewisz]

lol@@scarf_girl

[@GregAnimations1]

But how when we do start we get no views for subscribers it’s impossible

[@caaaaaaana8462]

It starts with one...

[@LightshifterGame]

​@scarf_girl we have layers... like onion.

[@DaitoByte]

"Even spider-man has to deliever pizzas sometimes" has done more for my mental health than anything in recent memory. thanks for the video

[@Emo-s1r]

"Even superman has a job" - gene Simmons. The context is different tho but yours made Me think of it.

[@freddytheplatypus826]

thats a really good line.

[@Ponynstuff320]

Spider-Man Movie 2 The Game Flashbacks

[@st_braybray870]

The fact that this video is achieving the popularity that it has is proof that authenticity is king

[@KyleMcDermott-]

proof is in the pudding

[@BigTendyT]

Yeah the video proved its own point XD

[@mctrixter2862]

I love how this isn’t just a voiceover over pre-recorded gameplay. It gives the feeling of a rant you’d have with a friend at 3 am while playing Xbox together

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

That was the intention! It's the little things like that that pay off. It's why I consider this an art

[@SonumonPS]

​@@NeatOnTheRocksone of biggest issue is racism in gaming community unlike real world social media has large amount of incels most being right wing and racist bcs they will mock your accent if it's Russian, indian etc..if the video is trying to track no local but global audience through English

[@ringthatkill]

Fucking this, somehow kept me more engaged.

[@manashieldworld]

​​​@@SonumonPSReal ones know that those homies with russian accents will teach you how to hack your toaster into an xbox and the indian accent homies will teach you to design The Matrix in notepad.

[@ze_SillyBS]

i'd do that but i can't focus on the game and talk at the same time

[@rogerleo4654]

This man saved more people's dreams than finding a job ever could nowadays

[@late.student]

My opinion may differ from many or this creator. It's rough economically/prosperity wise but even more rough if you are only dead-set on a job in media/content. To add on to the "money as a motivator" aspect..people will come off as a lot more authentic if they aren't as stressed with youtube/whatever being their only source of income to pay the bills. If that's all you want to eventually do, realistically get there by supplementing with a normie job..and then break away when you can in a risk-calculated way (get more financially savvy). If you get to that point, see how far you can ride it out and try to keep your expenses in control. I feel like you'll have more success with a stable base underneath you. Of course there are people who can take off immediately but I would say there's tons of skills from different jobs you can port over to content creation. Ultimately, whatever avenue you take, be okay with knowing it will still be a "job" and takes work. Keep striving for a balanced life that affords you time to make your dreams a reality while accepting the realities of life and honoring your mental and physical health. Get good a managing your projects and keep them feeling fun and liberating with enough "small wins" to keep you going. Often times there's a lot of workflow and organizational tedium that will roadblock you but try to visualize your progress and keep framing your progress as a reward and you'll surprise yourself. Progress not perfection, keep outdoing yourself and have fun with the process and journey more than anything else.

[@blue_shiner]

What a sad life philosophy! I

[@Terminallyposessed]

​@@blue_shineryou what?

[@blue_shiner]

@@Terminallyposessed love you

[@mar420.74]

​@@blue_shiner oh

[@pickthestickup]

Even if I don't end up a KZbinr, I got some good advice about how to approach playing Sonic for the first time. Thanks!

[@justsomergc4422]

Same hahaha

[@gawty]

TRUE THOUGH

[@NERDmNERDf]

I'm sorry. But, I gotta say man. I've gotten sick of the more corporate video creators, it is SUCH a breath of fresh air hearing, a REAL PERSON

[@GeeGe.]

Nothing to be sorry about.

[@k.hgiggles6880]

this is exactly why whoever wants to be a creator should start NOW because no matter how bad it can be. it isnt nearly as dreadful as souless corprate pump and dump videos

[@NERDmNERDf]

Some call themselves content creators, some call them influencers. But we, are KZbinrs, and we are here to Broadcast Ourselves.

[@Nbrother1607]

​@@NERDmNERDfthe tagline from years ago

[@jaceofheartstv7483]

For real… I’m so focused on editing videos with ways to keep people engaged but I get 2 views anyways… it’s frustrating and annoying and un enjoyable I liked making let’s plays and showing funny moments from my twitch but I sunk into the stupid you have to post at these times this and that then you’ll win.

[@isagf4804]

This is 100% the type of atmosphere I want to surround myself with. For more creatives and creators, we've had enough of judges!

[@Sonicspeedtime31]

Heck yeah!

[@Mr_Fruit]

Wanted to say even as an “established” content creator or whatever you’d call it - this is exactly what I needed to hear. So thanks. Judging from the comments I’m not the only one but this meant a lot to me right now and I really appreciate it. Keep creating king ❤️

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Thank you! I will!

[@TankCeptiion]

Mr. Fruit out here hitting me in the feels. Both Neat and yourself are getting me slowly motivated to start doing something. I even made a less than a minute video just to get something out, and it helped immensely!

[@lachlannibbs2627]

Oh hey Mr Fruit! Love your vids man. Haven't watched in a while but I know I used to watch you during my breaks between studying at high school (so like... 5 years ago now? Dang time flies). You were basically the only Destiny youtuber I watched back in the day. Thank you for lighting up my life back then. I see your latest stuff is doing pretty good which rocks, love that for you. All the best to you :)

[@Vilify3d]

Woah what a fever dream to see a large creator I watched 6 years ago. I’m 22 now about to fully engage in my creative journey. It’s comforting to know that at every step of the way we all still need a lil inspiration.

[@VincentLloydM]

MR FROOOOTTTT I LOVE YOUUUU

[@NVintage]

That whole part about doing KZbin just to get money is so true. It’s all about passion, and showing people how much you love something. I used to know that, but when my channel switched to monetisation, I lost sight of why I even started it. Thank You for making this.

[@lawrencevaliquette]

About a month ago, my daughter asked me if I could make a game with her. She is a wonderful artist and I love her drawings. She’s been getting more into digital art in the last year. I was a software developer for 15 years before moving into management and I am excited to be able to work with her and lend my programming experience towards her game. Life has been extra busy as we recently moved, but this past weekend I finally had a chance to start the game with her and I am so excited to do more for it.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Creating a game with my kid would be unlike anything else. How cool! Good luck to you both

[@unusedaccc]

that sounds sick! you should make a fanpage for it or something because I'd love to join and support it.

[@naiyuu1623]

I believe in you! That sounds so fun!

[@justadude8716]

That sounds awesome

[@ThePrimordialChronicles]

This is one of the coolest things I read online in a while. I hope that one day I can be as good of a dad as you mate! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[@Robocrab-td8dr]

This feels to me like we are rediscovering the "old era" of youtube I hear about. People sharing random videos they made because they just really enjoyed it. Hopefully/eventually, the ai videos will get rooted out as time goes on, and we return to those genuine videos again (also, speaking of the challenge you shared at the end of the video, I happened to finish an art piece and shared it to friends today!)

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

Facts, our generation is growing up in this hyper artificial facade of a world and we are getting tired of it . I think that’s why so many people are seeking our authentic art again, and i really hope that we can go back to this “old era “ of youtube. i was born in 2003, so it was just a bit before my time… i remember being in middle school during the apocalypse lol

[@WelcomingFrown]

Best way to do this is search and filter anything by most recently posted, ton of super cool stuff ive found through this method some eith less than a hundred subs

[@darienb1127]

As someone who grew up with KZbin in the early 2010's, this feels different. Back then, there were little to not rules and no one knew what the fuck they were doing. Then things changed slowly after Google bought it. After a while, things became more corporate and kinda screwed everyone over. Now, people are starting to break free of that and are starting to make new content they enjoy while still under threat of that system. With all the resources we have now, a lot of the good videos can really stand out in quality as well! We're trying to grow a garden in a wasteland, and hopefully this will lead to a Renaissance.

[@pizzanopastano9159]

@@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186Same dude, I was also born in 2003! I wish I was born just a little bit earlier to be able to see when KZbin didn’t always have these clickbaity videos always as some of the most popular videos on the site!

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

@@pizzanopastano9159 Together, our generation can reclaim the internet from these massive corporations ! And turn it into a positive community with great content, not just oversaturated with brain rot as it is right now LoL

[@MugiMikey]

This was an awesome watch. Thanks for putting this out there, dude. You're absolutely right.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Thanks for watching bud 💖

[@AbsnormalCoolest]

what the fuck are you doing here

[@foofofdeath]

Damn you’re here too!? Hell yeah!!

[@SpeederLight]

Yeah I have a low small number of subs but I will never give up

[@WhizPill]

found us right when we needed it

[@ofnir123]

I think it's pretty ironic that, as I was complaining this week that most of youtube is just clickbait and empty commercial shit, I start seeing videos like this pop up in my feed. It's such a breath of fresh air!

[@IcuTapIcu]

Yeah but you'll never have The subscribers you would have had Before With this type of content 10 years ago, 5 years ago even 4 years ago, Easily 1million Subs

[@MiguelArreguinrocks]

"Even Spider-Man has to deliver pizza on the side." Wow man that line brought new perspectives in my world view. It's so tough being an actor/writer but I need to write a short film idea! Thank you so much man!!

[@primecuts22]

Ngl I clicked cause I saw sonic and I love sonic but I didn’t expect this video to really hit me. This was really motivating, thank you.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Couldn't resist having the blue boi on the cover

[@BRAINGUTZZ]

​@@NeatOnTheRocks well the blue blur is awesome

[@tthesea5907]

22:27 the part where you said "art is society" touched something within me. it was a belief i resonated strongly with in the past but i lost touch with it as i grew. i stopped believing in art, started convincing myself that i was supposed to do other things that were more "important". i started seeing and critiquing the things i've created by looking at them on the surface level, just as products, started to dismiss my old art as something small i used to do to "pass time". but after watching this, it made me remember how art made me feel. not just creating, but also witnessing and experiencing others' works, and how it had the power to shake me to my core. that strength and connection that i felt which came with the experience of art. thank you for rekindling something within me again.

[@theflaminggroundon632]

It's thanks to art we got to figure out prehistoric life, modern language, and everything we see now, so do

[@ValenciaCyn]

I want to create, I think I've always wanted that. The first step for me is being able to sit, record my voice, and talk to a community for a video. Today, i sat my phone down and didn't hit record, but I simply spoke as if it were my first intro video. That might sound cringe to most, but it was a pretty important step for me personally. I hope that in the future, on my own channel, I can come back and show a community that I'm happy with this video. Contrasted with an intro I do hit record on. Telling people this pushed me to take the first most important step. Thank you.

[@40gokrazy75]

I’ve been making music for 7 years now. 2 years ago, I spent over half a year composing an full EP I never released. I’m 21 now and since I finished that project I’ve felt like it was not worth releasing since the industry is saturated, the algorithm won’t favor me, or nobody cares about the type of music I’m making (even though I truly believe this project is the best I’ve ever done and is representative of myself). But this video kinda lined up with my own thoughts on the subject (recently, at least). I think I just needed someone else to say it for me to truly believe it. Thanks for the video and your message man, I’m gonna release it this month.

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

This gave me drive as a artist myself While this old head youtuber was trying to shoot my dreams down while his former drug dealing old head self is slaving his life away because he screwed his life up early on. Some nerve so I stopped supporting his channel.

[@carlagraceservedio]

hell yeah can’t wait to hear it dawg

[@DeepSeaManta]

Nobody cares, so deal with it. Keep doing it for yourself, not for your audience. Even if only one person views your stuff, you're still growing and making progress. Keep pushing forward!

[@rhianx]

Send us the link!

[@ferolicious]

I recently watched an interview with the Future Fossils podcast dude (whose name escapes me right now) where he told about this self-recorded album he was in the process of releasing. It had been a 20 year project for him. Twenty years. His music is weird as hell but you know what? I loved it! And I have mad respect for artists just doing their thing because they love it. There are people out there who will love your stuff too. Go forth and shine your light. The world can only be better for it!

[@hazey299]

The part where you talk about authenticity hits the head right on the nail. There are a bunch of us who are searching for authentic old school creatives

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

Facts, so glad this was recommended to me ! Honestly, i’m really appreciating this new youtube algorithm of well thought out, niche topics. They’re almost always extremely relevant to how i’m feeling as well

[@Kawaayeet]

Right like with so many huge content creators, I feel like we rarely see humble small creators being themselves without all the sponsorships, lavish lifestyles or people getting famous for being rich or hot. I miss the real CREATIVE funny content that made us fall in love with youtubers in the first place

[@anuraggiri4428]

truly mann

[@phantomgrape]

I don't mean this lightly when I say this, you are so unbelievably optimistic and positive it's like a burning sun. I am such a pessimistic person but when I say that you (a complete stranger on the internet) were able to give me hope that maybe my art isn't pointless is just so incredible. Thank you for giving me hope in these dark times were I constantly feel beat down by the weight of the world

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

That means a lot, thank you

[@Visiopod]

There have been artists before who felt like you and who used those feelings to create art. Art that today is revered internationally. Maybe that is your calling too. It doesn't harm trying. The only way to surely fail, is to never try

[@kamikazeclaymore]

@phantomgrape I couldn't have said it better myself. 100% know the feeling. Wish you the best

[@adrianmartinez8125]

Sometimes we need that kind of optimism in our lives to inspire us to do something.

[@theredadmiral1043]

I didn't make an initial comment to start with, but I'm happy to announce that after a few years, I have a finished fantasy novel manuscript that is waiting to soon be published and go to print. This novel (and its sequels no doubt) have been a serious passion project of mine to where I believe that writing is a true calling of mine that I wish to pursue all my life, if only to finish this series of books I have in mind. This video pushed me just a little bit further to go the distance and finally see that dream become a reality! Never give up on any passion or art you wish to pursue guys, you'll never regret trying, and you never know how far you'll go until you try it! Carpe diem.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Well done!!

[@GameScenes4K]

After 4 years of procastinating and wasting precious time, I finally decided to take it seriously and edit the highest quality videos on the platform. Thank you for inspiring me to make videos again. This time I will only edit videos that I TRULY LOVE, and right now I just uploaded my first one after 17 hours of editing it. Once again, I thank you!

[@ListenEveryNight]

Yooo bro, your first video was insane, keep it up man, if you continue like this you'll grow to 10.000 subs in no time.

[@GameScenes4K]

@@ListenEveryNight Thanks brother, as I said above, I will upload consistently from now on. Thanks for the support!

[@Vabel54]

I subbed. Please, never give up!

[@WindyWooshes]

7k views on your 2nd vid!

[@GameScenes4K]

@@WindyWooshes It was luck I think, the video is not that special xD

[@TannerWA]

2024 is the year of "nerds talking about nerd shit" god damn it

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Yessir!!

[@luskira]

Hell yeah brother

[@Weremole]

Check out Basement Brothers. It's a channel all about vintage Japanese PC games.

[@theflaminggroundon632]

2024 is the year of the gamer

[@J5MNE]

REAL ☝️🤓 (not an insult, I love the nerd emoji)

[@notoriouslyfunky4706]

i PICKED UP A PENCIL AND DREW THE WHOLE TIME I LISTENED TO YOUR VIDEO. This is after years long drought of creative expression, not without many attempts. Thank you.

[@AdonAdaniel]

Massive respect!

[@mysteryvaultch]

Growing up as small channel is tough but its nice to see being successful slowly , all luck to all small channels

[@EllyXia]

I hardly comment on KZbin anymore, but I couldn't leave this video without. I went into this video thinking it'd be another inspirational piece on romaticising your life, building a business and audience, making money selling attention to advertisers - which is fine, but often ends up feeling like an ad for content platforms. There is so much in this video that resonates: the critical engagement with media, the questioning of purpose, intention, and authenticity, the spiritual elements, all of it. And on top of that you express things so eloquently and succinctly - WHILE PLAYING?? I thought this was a voiceover until I saw you mess up. You have a great talent for laying out ideas in a way that makes sense without diluting it. Long story short - thank you, this video was much needed.

[@EnderKingDubs]

The number of videos I've been recommended by channels with under 10k subs in recent months has been more than I've ever had before. It's seriously reinvigorated my creative drive for the niches I'm interested in, to hear all sorts of new voices, and many of them keep me coming back. Even a lot of larger channels I follow have started returning to their fundamentals and it's been so refreshing.

[@lilyblossom9438]

As a 20-year-old in college that still has no idea what they should do with their life, thank you. I think I've realized with the whole concept of Dharma you described that I should find what I can do with my unique talents that provides the most value to the world. Don't know what that would be, but it's a start.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

You are not alone

[@chasemcmasters810]

For the past ten years ive gone through drug addiction and depression, im in a much better mind set now and sober, but ive been struggling with having the confidence to start making music again. I have the means now to record and make videos, getting out of my own way has been my focus, your video and others with the same message have been coming across my feed and i appreciate your enthusiasm and inspiration for others creativity. Thank you for your existance.

[@CrapZackGames]

Who else is watching this instead of working on what they want to do?

[@primewing94]

Me, I'm very guilty of that but I want to change that

[@cinnr_]

me

[@knaz7468]

You have no idea.

[@IndraAshuroAkatsuki]

Me 💀💀💀💀💀

[@blackcitadel37]

i don't even know what the hell i want to do tbh.

[@micah_raygun_]

Yooo thanks so much for the shout out! It really warms my hear to my video being called inspirational. Someone recently commented on that Emergent Narrative video by saying that it helped them feel more confident about the style of content they want to make. It's enough to make a guy tear up. I only expected a handful of views when I started recording my thoughts about Daggerfall, but I had the feeling of needing to "get this off my chest" and share my thoughts with whoever would listen. Seems like being passionate is half the battle. Incidentally, my real passion is writing, but my faith in myself on this front has diminished as my time gets swallowed up by my day job and now content creation. So in a way this video was inspirational for me as well, as I've come to realize just how many people are out there waiting for your passion project to make its way to them. Also, it was really cool to watch someone else simply play a video game while talking about something on their mind. There's something very calming and conversational about it. Thanks again for the mention, best wishes to you.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Yoo thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I'm patiently awaiting episode 2 of the Ironman LP 😄

[@Agus-wp2cc]

Man I got recommended both this video and yours. I'm going to say it means something.

[@BebehCookieIcecream]

Dude, I was just citing your wonderful channel to my partner yesterday while talking about how we can really start achieving our mutual creative goals. Your channel is a big inspiration because you released great, insightful content and the platform clearly rewarded you. Hope you continue to grow quicker than ever. Cheers 👍

[@SuperhypermechaPOTATO]

I’ve been debating on starting my own channel since 2015. It’s been my dream to make KZbin videos, and ramble, draw, play video games and now I feel like I have the strength to do it. It was hard for me because not only do I have anxiety and worry about literally everything, but I also am a perfectionist who will spend hours trying to make something thats so perfectly perfect, its what has been holding me back this whole time. I feel like seeing your video in my recommendations was meant to be. I’m finally gonna do it even if it’s something small at first. Thank you ❤

[@novtyr]

That's how we all start. It's always the inner voices making you doubt yourself and your abilities. I started my channel months ago and haven't uploaded much or have many viewers, but that's alright. That's how it is at the beginning. It doesn't matter whether your first video is amazing. What matters is that your next video is better than the first. You'll trip and fall like all of us. But you'll learn and move forward. I say go for it my friend!

[@AndersonMallony-EricCF]

I was thinking about a Pokemon channel years ago lol

[@stopitcrazy]

Yeah the best advice I can give you is just start dont wait till you can make the perfect video, as you go with youtube youll get better at making content and at some point youll look at your old videos in digust but that just means youve made a lot of progress and sometimes maybe videos just dont get views, dont go on and on staring at analytics, just try to make the best video you can and want to make

[@meanyapickles]

Yup yup I have to constantly tell myself that the things I make don't have to be perfect! I know from experience that you have to grit your teeth and clench your fists and keep pounding it into your brain "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be done." That fear of others not liking your work or you looking back at your own work someday and cringing is debilitating! The only way you can convince yourself that it's better to be done than perfect is by taking a breath and just posting the thing you've made. And letting the world and the feeling of finishing something once and for all prove it to you.

[@anaasacados]

Yess!!! do it!! you wont regret it

[@gagetaylor769]

Incredible insight. Thanks so very much for this. Some of what you said really helped me understand the part of myself that will never be able to abandon making music regardless of how frustrating and fruitless it can sometimes seem. Hope everyone else who watches this can garner a similar takeaway

[@Benjamillion]

Tried it, got tired of KZbin's increasing policies that kept me from uploading video game videos to the point where music had to get muted. This ain't the KZbin that I knew almost two decades ago.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

It's true, the platform has changed, and not every way for the better. But if you feel the real hunger to create, don't let things that are outside of your control get you down!

[@Tsuppanova]

@@NeatOnTheRocks I appreciate this comment because I feel like you were speaking to me about me and my artistry in general so I say this to say thank you for making this video because you’re gonna be speaking on like what I’ve been trying to talk to people about just doing it. And just do it I also feel like everything being accessible makes it so much more difficult to do the things that that took actual time to make art videos, editing, like all of it, lost its passion. And I just feel like accessibility has marginalized us, and did all of that

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

​@@Tsuppanova accessibility is a good thing, but it does increase competition significantly!

[@Poopymancer]

I think about this when i consider making videos, how do people make videos with popular music or game music without gettin flagged/ demonetized?

[@Benjamillion]

​@@PoopymancerI just decided to move my content over to Odysee. No B.S. copyright strikes and video quality doesn't get butchered

[@RPGtourguide]

“Art is society”, well said! I would love for my little KZbin channel to be my livelihood, but it doesn’t pay the bills. For now, I am very happy to have it as my creative outlet. I’ve been at it for over a decade and don’t have any plans to slow down with it. 👍

[@Kaitou1412Fangirl]

Art is what makes us human. Sure, elephants can dribble paint on paper, but it does not equal the Mona Lisa or the Great Wave of Kanagawa.

[@JSSMVCJR2.1]

That makes me think of this Art-Centric Utopia.

[@moodtheva]

I'm 25, been watching KZbin since the early 2000s pretty well since the beginning. This may be the single best and most valuable video I have ever watched. Thank you, genuinely.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

I never thought I would ever receive such a compliment when I was introduced to KZbin all those years ago, too. Thank you 🙏

[@moodtheva]

@@NeatOnTheRocksYou completely earned it, this video helped me push through something I've been on for years, even recently. Like I knew a lot of the core values here, like many do, but it's the way you happened to articulate it all where it really resonated deeply. I feel like I can finally just push through the barrier of "what if" and not care about how well KZbin promotes me or not, not care if my videos are organized well according to current standards, and be grateful for what happens next in my life's path regardless of the end result of KZbin. All of this was extremely well said. I could probably ramble at you for way longer and chase my tail trying to figure out why this video hit me more than most, but regardless of any of it- simply thank you again, lol.

[@Axxidous]

This is a really wonderful video and I was so surprised to hear Dr K mentioned over Sonic gameplay. Same with Jordan Peterson. Tho I was a bit confused about Jordan Peterson being lumped with Jake Paul’s dumb ass when he’s much more in line with being lumped with Dr K since they’re both intelligent, focus on psychology, aim to help people better themselves, etc. But whatever. To each their own. lol

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

@@Axxidous It's the transphobia and alt-right propoganda

[@Axxidous]

@@NeatOnTheRocks Yeah except neither of those actually describe that individual. It describes what I’ve heard some people accuse him of, but usually the people I see doing that are also doing all these other horrendous things and disturbing everyone around them, not making any sense and generally being the opposite of a decent or pleasant human being. lol So I just assumed most everyone else were actually listening to what he was saying and realized he wasn’t transphobic nor even particularly far right leaning. (Also, as a Sonic fan, I don’t believe in dividing people into 2 even sides and then demonizing one of the sides as all bad while the other is all good. I see them both as having both good and bad individuals but generally coming off very elitist and I, truthfully, do believe in being free like the wind and going wherever it takes me~)

[@whychandler]

This video came at a perfect time. I was literally just thinking a few hours ago about how I used to have so much ambition to share my singing and how I feel like I’ve lost that and then your video pops up on my feed. I’m saving this video right now to a playlist so I can keep coming back to it. I really needed to hear this today. Thank you so much!

[@CodaCarter]

My toxic trait is loving to watch those mlm "how to be xyz" creators who are just all doom and gloom about content creation, and it's honestly SOOOO refreshing to see someone have such a positive and uplifting outlook!!! Keep doing what you're doing, I really hope to see KZbin return more to it's roots with videos like these

[@tyreikjohnson7793]

You, sir, have earned my sub. I've been lost for a little while now. 27, married with a 9 year old. Struggling to find purpose in life outside of what's expected of me. Recently cut off contact with blood family because they only criticize, and are so highly opinionated of themselves that I got jumped on by most of them because my own mother tried to tell me what I should do with my life, and when I tried to keep her in her lane, she went and told the whole family I disrespected her and they all also jumped on me about it without even listening to my part. That was a few days ago. Then I see this video as I'm about to shower. And I can say, thank you. I feel like it's exactly what I needed to hear.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

I'm sorry you've had to experience that. I've heard how being a parent can impact your dharma and your purpose in life in general but as not yet a parent myself I can really only imagine. I hope you continue to be able to make the difficult decisions required to be your best self, and by extension the best parent for your kid, and that your family comes around to understand those decisions

[@DarneIITV]

Keep doing you my guy 💪🏽

[@Tatarkiewicz]

But the question is, why did you marry 9 years old?

[@tyreikjohnson7793]

@@Tatarkiewicz situation required that we did We were going to anyway And we weren't 9 my guy

[@northernswedenstories1028]

Parents are strange beings. The older they get the more they start reverting back into childish tendencies.

[@info_dump3]

every word of this video is so insanely real i didn’t expect this to be so deep but it’s so good 😭

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Haha thank you 😄

[@theclown2257]

1:07 this is the most accurate depiction of the sonic 1 special stages. It goes like this every damn time lol

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

What frustrates me is that in the original, if you pressed nothing in the first special stage, you would naturally fall into the emerald room, but the physics changes in origins make that not the case

[@Timstuh]

33 years old. I’ve been a KZbinr, but have been taking the nicheless authentic route you mentioned with less editing and more transparency. Even with less views due to this algorithm and not being a traditional “content creator” I enjoy being nicheless. Amazing vid!!

[@h.hristov]

What the fuck, man. These thumbnails.

[@XeLYoutube]

same i screen record and drop the content, i dont care tunel vision 1 topic, the branding, the endless edit, effect, .. im just raw myself deal with it, make sure to dislike unsubscribe not share not comment xD

[@TrixiePowder]

"The best time to plant a tree, was 20 years ago. But now works too"

[@synth-k7]

Now it's the second best time*

[@SuperflyMN]

I'm less than halfway through the video and I feel like you've hit the nail on the head so many times by now that I just HAD to leave a comment. I'm gonna leave another one once I'm done watching

[@inklypuff]

When you spoke about dharma and one’s calling in life, it really struck a chord with me. Ever since I was about 10 years old, I wanted to be like the creators of KZbin’s golden years and be able to make other people laugh & smile, just like they did for me. I wanted to be able to share my love for my favorite games and art with others. For one reason or another, -either lack of time, money or knowledge, -I shelved that passion and desire to create to focus on other “more important”but less fulfilling things in my adolescence through my early 20’s. In the past two years, I’ve been streaming as a VTuber, building a small community. I’ve even tried learning how to edit recently in my small amount of spare time, which is something I find I love. While I’m nowhere near “successful” or even in a place to be able to leave my day job to be able to able to pursue this full time, content creation something that’s genuinely changed my life for the better, and it’s something I genuinely feel called to. I can’t say this enough - thank you for making & posting this video. It’s something I really needed to hear in this period of my life, and this video is really motivating for someone just starting their journey 🩷

[@Millioann]

This video made me cry, I have been wanting to become a KZbinr ever since I was a kid but never had the opportunity or equipment to make the things I wanted to make, now that I am an adult with a computer and a brain I let my mind run wild, thank you so much for this video, it really has encouraged me to keep trying! Also, I wanted to add something about the "become successful fast" topic that a lot of people think about when it comes to making content: I do like that you mention culture being an important and impactful part of our recent world, but I feel like there's a lot of people who see content creation as a way out of living the "hard life." I have met countless amount of people that have told me that they want to "work in marketing to get easy money and live the luxurious life" that we see in media nowadays, and frankly -- although I ultimately respect their decision and perspective on why they would want to do that-- I think its a pathetic way to view life. The world has become such a huge oyster for the "rich man controls the world" mentality that we have forgotten what it means to enjoy our existence. I loved the example of the Runescape Infinite Money Glitch bullshit, because its true! People want all the luxuries and all the accolades that money brings, but would rather find the easiest way to get rich instead of enjoying the process and how good it feels to EARN what you work hard for, the money becomes their sole purpose in life and they forget to enjoy everything else. People forget the hardships and the process of success. It takes YEARS before you can reach an audience, my favorite example is Videogamedunkey, he started as a kid on Newgrounds making animations because he wanted to make art just like those people that he looked up to, he made voice overs, gameplay videos, edits, songs, things that he just finds silly and fun to him, and people loved that about him. It took him north of a decade to get to the position he is at, but the one thing that never changed for him was his passion for the things he made, and thats why his viewers still stick around, because not only do they enjoy the personality of videogamedunkey, but the effort and love he has for his craft. Your first video will most likely not get a million views, and if it does then you are a rare case! but for the rest of us who are climbing our way to the top, we will get there eventually. Rome wasn't built in a day, y'know...! With that being said, I'll take that advice for myself as well, and thank you Neat for this extra push that your video has given me personally, and I hope it gives others that push as well.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Well said!

[@lynzistringer]

“Art IS society.” Thank you for this. You just turned my whole day around.

[@escandio9363]

The algorithm really blessed me, I always had the idea of making a video game and I didn't think I was capable enough to do it. I was never good at creating stories, drawings, or anything like that. But thanks to your video, I will give it a try just to get better and in the future create a good video game. Thank you very much

[@turtleninja16tn66]

*Fellas!* *Get Ready!* The next generation of KZbin starts starts now!

[@BastianXify]

the only title inspire me, what a guy

[@JimFixedIt4Me]

Wealth, fame, power. NeatOnTheRocks the king of the youtubers, attained everything this world has to offer. And so, many people head for the internet to find the treasure he left behind, A KZbin career. The world has truly entered a Great Content Creator Era!

[@Hynotama]

That’s not necessarily a good thing. They will probably flood the platform with tik tok type of stuff. It’s not all bad though. Not long ago, I was just noticing how many new sonic content creators were rising on KZbin and how refreshing it was to watch videos where it wasn’t the same tired old arguments and takes from jaded gamers. And it’s not like these young guys were praising the bad aspects of games that everyone hates, they were still as passionate about older games, same as the old guard. Only this time, I didn’t have to listen to idiotic claims like “Sonic Adventure is only half good cause Big the Cat” or “Sonic 06, am I right?” or any of that other idiotic stuff. In fact, often times, these younger people who just took these games at face value, instead of growing up with them and inevitably getting disappointed by their own unrealistic expectations, were less biased and less likely to criticise something stupid, like the voice actors or the green eyes. That’s not to say that I didn’t see younger folk with idiotic takes. Lots of them think Sonic Boom was a good idea. And lots of them are the politically correct, terminally online types. But overall I think I have enjoyed a lot of content that newer creators put out. Sometimes so much that I go to their channel, looking for reviews or retrospectives on other games in a series I like and being somewhat disappointed that they just started with the series and they didn’t get to a specific game I was looking to see their opinions on.

[@bohemianprince7944]

THE ONE PIECE!! IT'S REAL!!!!!

[@CeeC_CeeC]

It’s not that simple..

[@GottaBeFrank]

I keep a select few videos in a playlist, in the event I ever start to lose motivation. They've helped me get myself into that mindset of "I should just do it because I want to." I think this video is going to go into that playlist. Sure, I monetize my videos, but I've also made drastic changes because the money wasn't enough to keep making those videos. It was the incentive that I can express what I want, when I want, however I want, that kept me going. I'm going to come back to this video once in a while because it's always nice to have that reminder. Since your title also mentions artist, there is something I've wanted to try my hand at. I wont say, but what I will say is that it's for the silliest reason that I want to commit to. Great video, Neat.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Thanks Frank 😄 this means so much. I've been thinking almost nonstop about monetization, because I don't want to be completely beholden to the deeply unfair systems I ranted about in this video, but I also want this to be my career, so it's about finding that balance, wherever it is

[@beezlrompl]

I think a good vid for that PL might be Greg Guevera's "It Is Never Going To Be The Right Time To Make Art" and also his "If you don't make it somebody else will"

[@TimberReimagined]

You nailed it brother! NAILED IT! I'm 35 yrs old and I am excited and look forward to each and everyday I wake up. Unleasing creative energy has awakened my soul! Thank you for sharing brother!

[@krakenmahboy]

Very motivating. I've been in a rut for a while, thinking I don't have "what it takes." Time to get to work on my homework assignment from 26:20. Seems like it's just time to start those video passion projects that I keep dreading will be a "waste of time". Years ago, I thought the videos that got me into the KZbin Partner Program were also a waste of time. Even if they weren't spectacular (oh boy, they were not!) I was still proud to have accomplished something. Turns out, thousands of people even appreciated my videos, even if they weren't very high quality. Thanks for putting a bit of wind in my sails again, dude!

[@drowninafire]

I had the idea years ago to do a podcast where I record gaming B-roll simultaneously while recording the audio but don't really talk about what's happening in the game. I never did it because I never knew what to talk about. My theoretical idea was to talk to friends for it, that way a conversation could be more natural, but I never got in a call with someone just to talk. I'd still like to make that, but the biggest issue is with having someone in that call because they only time I really have that chance is when I'm playing games with them, which necessitates talking about the game a lot, and at that point it just becomes the average Let's Play. I have started streaming again, though, and I've been enjoying it, it's just not quite the same idea - but maybe that idea doesn't have to happen. Or at least it doesn't have to be me. This kicks ass and is almost exactly what I was thinking.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Growing up my buddy would come over for a sleepover and we would play Sly Cooper, and we both had beaten it so many times that we almost never talked about the game, we were always talking about school or life or w/e. Occasionally we'd talk about our favorite part or laugh at our fuckups, but regardless the conversations were always organic. Before we decided we had different plans after high school, I would say that once we were in college we would turn it into a youtube channel. That's one of the earliest memories I have of having ambitions of making youtube videos

[@emotedeeeznuts]

Bro idm talking with you at all n stuff bout anything. What's your twitch or discord or whatever?

[@mlgrenegadeYT]

Hell I'm game if you are, what games you play? Whats something your willing to communicate on hell let's colab I'm fuckin pumped

[@emotedeeeznuts]

@@mlgrenegadeYT I'm bouta pump sum in you bro

[@νικολεταΛεμπέση]

Honestly that was the most inspiring video i have ever watched in YEARS, so many famous creators talking about motivation on yt, but instead of actually helping, all they do is making me feel even more stressed and depressed, cuz it is all about how to get money and be selfish nowdays.The only thing that can actually make us happy is feeling useful by creating art,make poeple laugh, culture or making ur dreams come true, without caring how huge is ur comunity, but caring only about what comunity you draw to ur creations.Even if its only one person. My favourite phrase from the bible is " The present has enough problems on its own, u dont need to put up with the problems that MIGHT come in the future". I really needed to be reminded that by someone.

[@ProtectMeYou]

Today, KZbin decided to show this beautiful piece of art into my feed and I could never be more grateful. I agree with everything. Keep it up ❤

[@Crow_doesart]

The “that drawing with hands behind the back bcs you’re to scared to draw hands” made me feel called out but also thank you for calling it art 😂😊

[@oaretic5119]

I never leave comments on videos but this was just genuinely inspiring. I think it's so important to remember that the world and system we live in and under are designed and purposed to make the average person depressed. It's the simple rebellion through authenticity that is meaningful and I think this video captured this perfectly. It's so rare to see something genuinely authentic.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Well said 💖

[@coltoncandee]

I've been making music for a long time and releasing it for 3 years. I stopped posting on KZbin basically like 8 months ago because I've been more focused on fast paced shorts. But I HATE IT so much. I used to make pretty authentic content and now I feel like when I promote my music, I don't make it authentic but something that people will stay hooked on. This video has inspired me to start making AUTHENTIC KZbin videos again.

[@aliyaha2.916]

I don't usually comment but I wish I could like a video more than once. The amount of genuine laughs I had and the way I felt so refreshed afterwards was actually mindboggling. I sat in bed, staring at the ceiling as I was listening. It felt like I was listening to a friend rant late at night about a topic their passionate about while I'm half asleep yet still taking in every word. I gained a new perspective on purpose and passion while simultaneously agreeing as if I already knew all of this. Your ability to articulate your thoughts is impressive, especially while playing a video game! This is actually the best piece of media I have seen all day. Seriously thank you for posting this.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Glad you appreciate it 😁

[@Liifeoftai]

Bro I’m 4 min & 33 sec into this video & really wanted to say you’re the man & that you are giving rockstar! Its hard to articulate the feeling you gave me but it’s like the equivalent to a kid mesmerised by seeing rockstar play for the first time. I’m going to finish the video now but I already wanted to thank you for the flame you have already lit in me.

[@benjaminfigueroa1833]

Dude, you are the real life spider man. You have no idea how much better I feel now thanks to your video.

[@chancebsharah]

This video popped up on my feed randomly. Just a week ago I decided to draw and post some kind of art on my art Instagram everyday for 90 days. Not only has this been really tough to do so far, but when you spend 9 hours on a drawing and the only person that has even seen or cared about it is your wife, it can be very discouraging. I'm still posting every day, but this video really made me feel better about everything. I am drawing more because I was inspired, I'm doing it for me so why did it matter that it's getting zero likes? It doesn't.

[@typreegamingtpg2198]

Anyone who is able to effectively say what's on their mind and move another enough to do the same is "the next Dr. K" to me. I know what you mean though.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Damn. That's deep

[@bigjerome-wz4uo]

Dr. K is a grifter...

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

@@bigjerome-wz4uo Fellas, is it grifting to share your 20 years of expertise and knowledge in your field with the internet for free?

[@bigjerome-wz4uo]

@@NeatOnTheRocks he tries to get his audience to pay questionable prices for therapy and just has some random unlicensed person handle it for him... hustlers university business model 🤑🤣🤣

[@thuthan8852]

⁠@@NeatOnTheRocksI actually love Dr. K. He is so inspiring, and while I may not agree with everything, I like taking the good from what he says. I will say, however, that it is quite funny to see you say “is it grifting to share your 20 years of expertise with the world for free?” when you definitely seem to regard Jordan Peterson in that light, where, in my humble opinion, Jordan does the same thing as Dr. K, and has helped lots of people. I certainly don’t agree with everything Jordan says, but I do believe there are great things to learn about personality and psychoanalysis from him. Anyway, great video, and I grew up treasuring the hell out of that first Sonic game, so watching you go through it was incredibly fun for me. Thanks ❤

[@Jahbu]

I decided to click on your video before going to bed. This one hit me hard. I was just thinking of calling my channel quits… you made this video resonate with me so much. Call it fate, call it luck but now I know I can’t give up. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! One Love!

[@fawkzy]

I'm listening to this while cleaning my room. I've been going through a rut and have been on the verge of spiraling over the thought that I "wasted" a lot of time over the summer. Decided last night to start cleaning my room to make me less stressed in that department. Thanks for offering some great insight for me to listen to while I get some stuff done!

[@rogue1o3]

**Very** small time KZbinr here. This video really resonated with me. I work a regular full time day job, and I'm surrounded by people who enjoy it. But to me, it just pays the bills. Without it I'd be screwed but that's equally the same for my KZbin hobby. If I wasn't spending every waking moment outside of my job working on this silly little hobby, I would feel like more of a failure than if I lost my job. Being creative is what gets me up in the morning. I too struggle to get up for anything else. Literally. I have over 15 work alarms. Aside from numerous hidden videos, I've released two long-form videos. One did scarely well (to me) and one flunked. It took a lot of reflection and reassurance from my friends to not tie the value of my art to the view count. And to actually consider my work as art to begin with. I've come to the conclusion that even if I never become super successful at this KZbin thing, I'd much rather that than one day being an old man regretting I never tried to my fullest. Making videos and sharing my voice is absolutely my calling. Excellent video, Neat.

[@lindseyshupee]

That's so cool you are enjoying the process of creation!

[@cats9994]

Thought you were exaggerating at first but the views on that Cyberpunk video is insane man that's awesome! I'm sure the other video that's up is also very good

[@SleppyLeBo]

I accept your challenge. I'm a creative at heart, and there are literal dozens of projects I've been sitting on/ putting off for a while. Today, I'm going to start something. If I remember to, I'll report back, just like you said. Thank you for the insane inspiration boost you have been today. I'm at work right now and I'm excited to get home and start crackin!

[@PickleOfficially]

Hope you followed thru with this and followed your heart with wanting to start on a project that you've been putting off. Rooting for you fellow stranger 😊

[@chakopod]

Come on, then, give us an update! ❤

[@FoofyBuns]

Your words, influenced and swayed me way more than any KZbinr, swimming in millions, ever could bro...

[@ulfriclabels]

With everything's thats going off with the big youtube channels, a new era of content and youtuber is on the horizon, let's be that era guys

[@estebanumiglia1187]

The little interjections between the actual topic about you messing up makes this video so human. I love it. Thanks for sharing

[@itsip1366]

I've always been interested in anything creative; music, art, voice acting, making KZbin videos I'm passionate about, literally anything that someone's personal feelings can be put into, to make it their own, while being aware that these things are very unlikely to get me a successful career if I go in wanting a job, I always just, wanted to make stuff I think is neat that maybe others will like as well. Recently I've watched self-help videos, not the kind of toxic positivity you mentioned, I want to run and exercise a bit, save money for things, start dabbling in the creative mediums I never have. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and it's really hard to even start something, though from little things I've done in the past, it's easier to come back to and continue than to start, so I just need to kickstart my life to really start living. Thank you for this amazing video and your authenticity.

[@amethystleigh4646]

This is genuinely the only KZbin video that's even gone halfway to making me want to start a KZbin channel. This resonates so hard with my core belief of how KZbin should work, and when people are all nostalgic over "the old days" of you tube, this is what they're talking about.

[@thegoodobserver]

Try it out and see if you like it. I had 0 editing skills when I made my first short over a year ago. It was fun to make so I just kept making them. KZbin needs more people making content for the fun of it instead of just for the money. Hope you give it a try. Cheers!

[@alisadiaddezio2832]

So needed to hear this!!! Definitely.Have a call to create for a variety of reasons. Mostly to reach out to people like me. That struggle with mental health issues, but also have a drive to create. I took your challenge and I am taking the content I've already created and learning how to edit iit today

[@JohnnyValmaggia]

It's ironic how you stopped selling fake motivation through videos, and yet this video managed to thoroughly motivate me without ever being fake.

[@StarlightNkyra]

I love how you are actually playing sonic in the background and reacting to it, it feels so real and soulful.

[@LucasRPDJ]

I can't tell how this video is so relatable, I've been on KZbin for years now and I totally agree with you. there's no "good" or "bad" moment to start on KZbin or anywhere else, let's just remember that we have the chance to live in a society and in a time period where we are able to do what we like! So stop complaining about why we don't succeed or something. Not to show up or anything but my success on YT was due to some chance I had back in the day because I was doing a certain type of video at a certain period when it was getting popular, so I'm the counter example here. But even if I wasn't that popular or anything, it wouldn't have stopped me from doing videos. Sure though my channel would be probably a bit different, but with audience or no audience/ with monetisation or not, I never stopped producing the things I liked doing and now people are aknowledging it. Honestly, I wouldn't have expected ANY of this if I was like 8 years ago when I started my channel, my first intention was to videos that I could rewatch in like 10 or 20 years for nostalgia (that's the litteral thing that pushed me to create a yt channel), and I never thought I could go this far. Monetization allowed me to enter an animation school where I could go further in my dreams and so produce more videos, but if that had never happened, I would surely have done a normal life while doing videos for fun and I would have been happy doing it too. Anyway, that's an excellent video you got there (accompagned by a terrible Sonic gameplay haha 😂), but yeah I honestly think we need more authentic and sincere videos like this, this is what we miss in a place where everyone runs for money...

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Thanks for sharing your story! And hey, gimme some credit--It's really hard to stay focused on speaking so deliberately and play Sonic at the same time, and I still managed to beat the game in a single sitting!

[@LucasRPDJ]

@@NeatOnTheRocks hehe yeah! I say that but I'm sure I wouldn't be able to play well while talking though, GG anyway! 😎😎

[@REALWALKINGJR]

I really like this comment and agree with you guys! Both of you make great videos.

[@The_Mad_Zombie]

Wow, fate really working in the background of my life, cause i really needed to hear this today ❤

[@Daquon21]

It was definitely meant for me to see this video. I've streamed, posted KZbin videos (though that was many moons ago), and produced music off and on. I'm not sure when I lost my drive to keep going, but watching your video made me realize that I was too worried about what other creators were doing. Somewhere along my path, I started paying way too much attention to metrics and trends, forgetting why I was doing it all. Thank you so much for being yourself and putting out this video. It has definitely reignited the fire to get back to it. Also new sub unlocked and bell notification turned to all.

[@savarin_yt]

I've been in a hard, unmoving spot for years now. Even the thought of working for a corporation just sends me in a spiral of disgust. But recently I started working on small personal projects. I finally downloaded a game engine and I've been tinkering with it, watching tutorials here and there. I've always had the idea of creating silly games or just dumb apps, and that idea is finally developing (slowly, but hey it's a start). How fitting that I got your video recommended just now. Maybe I should document my learning journey on KZbin. Thanks for posting this!

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

You're welcome, good luck with your games!

[@soupotown70]

Good luck yo, I hope you find lots of success

[@mrECisME]

Its the people working for Corporations that buy the the things.

[@toastednoodle60]

I'm gonna be honest, seeing my favorite video game character of all time In the video makes this even more inspirational, I always looked up to sonic, even when he went downhill, I still looked up to him and appreciated how much joy he brought me. And I don't care which sonic it is, classic, boom, modern. Sonic is sonic to me. And sonic is the reason I got into art, which of course I started pretty rough, but I kept going and I found a style I was comfortable with. People may have different views on my art, but if I like it, I think that's all that matters.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Sonic got me into art as well! My music, drawing, video production... all started with the blue boi

[@SknowBleu]

I love storytelling, lore, creating an ever expanding spiderweb of interconnected ideas, concepts, and twists. I've been sitting on this story (and many others that connect to it) for probably about a decade now. So that's what I want to start creating. I mean, I *have* been creating it, thinking about it for years, but I've never made the leap to actually put it out there for anyone to see like I've wanted to. I never felt ready or like it was good enough or complete enough, but... I think that's the problem. It doesn't need to be. I can just start putting it out there, piece by piece. So that's what I'll do.

[@DeadZzz8]

bro the BED PART GOT ME FUCKD UP i was about to make my first video ive been failing to do like for 10-20 days i am easily distracted every time (adhd) and then i was about open my youtube for sleep at 4 am on a loop routine that is driving me crazy BUT that bed part on your video mann... that made me feel something different is like i just woke from a endless hypnosis thankyou subscribed

[@rhianx]

are we living the same life? because same. let's start now fr fr. good luck with your stuff!

[@Gernou5]

you not just putting sonic one gameplay in the background, but just talking WHILE playing, that's what i respect btw about being a creator, i was working on my passion project, an indie action platformer called Lusa the Cathead for the past 3 years, getting nothing in return, as i was inspired by the same classic sonic games, and i still develop it, it reached it's beta state, even idk, maybe you could try it if you like sonic, i still have tons of plans on it and i wish i got more attention to what i put my passion to

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Keep at it!

[@MagsIsGaming]

man, this was so great to hear. the point about monetization going against creativity is something I notice all the time. over-editing and obvious retention/monetization tactics put me off so much. the thing that really keeps me engaged and interested in what someone has to say in a video is how passionate and interested they are in what they’re talking about. it’s easier to connect that way I’ve always felt most comfortable/at home with video games and the gaming community, and making videos is a great way to think more deeply about them and share that love/interest. I’m lucky enough to have a job I’m content with, but it’s nowhere in the same ballpark as where my passions lie, and that’s why I make videos on the side for fun. you’re absolutely right in everything you said here, and I really admire the way you pursued what you felt was your calling. keep up the passion man, it’s so refreshing to see this level of authenticity, and I wish you all the success you can find

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Very thoughtful, thank you 😊

[@markmakragik608]

Man, I can't even explain how much this video resonates with me. I've been stuck in lousy jobs for the last three years, knowing that this wasn't my purpose in life, just because I didn't believe in myself. Finally, I decided to apply to film school and study what I truly love. So when you said, "I think you should do it," I took it very personally. To be honest, I even teared up a bit. That was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@Dracxi]

I'm currently working in a office job and I am am feeling like shit about it, I wake up every morning and don't want to go and hate being there until 5pm. This video wasn't supposed to be that deep but apparently it was. I'm gonna go do the thing and hopefully it works out, because if I do the thing and it doesn't work, at least I can say "At least I tried". Thanks

[@meanyapickles]

I almost wanted to cry at the "building a model of your house in minecraft is art!" portion. I love designing things in Minecraft. I love making gifs of slime videos and technology. I love running silly little themed blogs on Tumblr, and none of those things _FEEL_ like art. They're not things you can sell, they're not a painting you can show your parents, they feel _fake_ sometimes and they feel _useless..._ but they make me happy. And they take effort and time too, more effort and time than people would probably guess right off hand. I always saw these things as artistic endeavors that most people just don't understand, but I didn't realize how badly I needed to hear someone else acknowledge that. Anyways, today I am either gonna make more silly little gifs or I'm gonna work on a digital piece for a friend!

[@Star-Mania]

I don't really know who's going to see this comment, but I need to say this more for me than I do for you. This video couldn't have come at a better time because I've been putting this off. Deep down, I've felt scared about my own abilities as a creator. I'm a simple guy, just an artist obsessed with drawing my own little OCs and worlds. I'm also a massive Sonic nerd who likes video games. Going on a mini tangent, I have a massive dream to create a franchise of characters that people will love, as I have for the characters I liked growing up. I want to make this my actual job one day. I was feeling a little down, wondering if it was even possible today. I don't usually focus on the numbers on social media, as I mainly view it as a vanity metric. However, recently, as I look at my stuff, I slowly started comparing it to the types of stuff other artists made, and I started wondering if I was even good enough to make it myself. This video was a wake-up call for me, especially the monetization part. I don't want to say it gave me the motivation to do what I'm about to do next, as motivation is a very fickle muse, but it certainly helped give me clarity and a direction on what I need to do going forward. I don't know when, I don't know how long, I don't even know where to begin if I'm being honest, but I know one thing-I'm going to do the best I can. For those who did happen to read this, wish me luck.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Good luck!

[@mochi_kitty_editz]

I wish you luck! :)

[@Twilit_Gamer]

All the luck in the world to you!

[@hazey299]

I’m here to watch you succeed

[@cinemasteve85]

Best wishes!

[@etherealdens]

I already have done a lot of inner work to start creating and be open to the world. My passion is singing and I want to start streaming to build a community of people who struggled in life. I hope I can be that safe space for them to come together and discuss different aspects of life. So I just want to say your video gave me motivation to not give up my dreams:) So thank you for that, YOU ARE CHANGING LIFES and you should know that!

[@johnzo7948]

You know, something that a lot of people don't talk about is that feeling when you know you want to make something but don't know *what* to make. I used to be a writer but nowadays- whether it's due to lack of practice, or time, or energy, or who knows what- I can't write anymore. Charles Bukowski's "So you want to be a writer?" has been on my mind rent free; but I've seen a few videos like this one over the past few weeks and the hope is coming back lol. Anyway, good vid, thanks dawg :)

[@JoelNickel1]

Thank you for making this. It does really put into perspective how myself (and many, many others) feel about pursuing a creative, expressive, thoughtful career. I really thought back to my start with creating stuff and how cringe it is, but I'm glad that I made it. Those crappy, low quality, nonsense videos were the catalyst for me learning how to speak my mind and share the things that I think are cool. I really hope this video does well. There's a lot of people who will benefit from hearing what you've said!

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Thanks Joel 😄

[@typreegamingtpg2198]

18:15 Oh no, this video is *exactly* what I need to be watching right now. There's no doubt in my mind about that.

[@stevedexa]

i had this video in my watch later list for a long time, I'm glad i watched it, very casual yet insightful, thank you.

[@NeatOnTheRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TonyLysy]

Thank you! I have heard that same calling to do what makes me happy, to do what I want to do, which is making music. The moment I heard the calling, I followed it... but I still had doubts. So thank you for reminding me of what really matters.

[@SSKingg_13]

I may be watching this at 12:55 am, but it is exactly what I needed. I just graduated Highschool and everything in my life has ben pretty awful since, but I've been wanting to start creating something, so once I wake up, I am going to livestream me creating a png tuber for myself on twitch, then actually edit it and post it on KZbin. Thanks for the video!❤

[@maybefrosty]

I 100% agree with you here, I have just started to make my own art and have been posting it on Instagram, I am not very good, or do I have very many followers, but ever since I have started I have learned so much and am getting better at draw every day and even if I only have a few followers and hearing them tell me how much they like my art makes me feel very motivated, knowing that someone else likes something I made, even if I don't think its very good myself.

[@dylantjhin8656]

Your words truly give new meaning to what its meant to look like pursuing your creative ambitions. This video was eye-opening - thank you!