One MILLION? On Success and Awards

[@tayzonday]

Thanks for watching! I give my honest take on awards. Do you agree? Thumbs-up the video if you like this type of content! Have a great day!

[@MixedMartialHelp]

100% agree with your measure of character. For what it's worth, I honestly feel like I'd enjoy a coffee and a chat with you mate.

[@beautifullyours]

TayZonday congratulations!!

[@AZE520]

TayZonday CONGRATS!!!!!!! 😆😆⭐🌟

[@ameerlouly6628]

well when other youtubers make an award play button video they start by acting crazy on seeing the box then unbox it then an hour of open mouth moment then they just say "thank you guys your are the reason I get this this should be yours" and then the video is done but I think your video is a new thing which I am happy for and congrats

[@Blastercadre]

I would love to see a video on a similar topic: criticism vs. negative reinforcement. On a personal note, I'm also pretty bad at taking compliments, but for different reasons I think. It's a bit more of a trust issue. Is this person falsely complimenting me just to see me make a fool outta myself? That calculation can take a long time, longer than an appropriate pause in conversation.

[@dawsonadams9612]

I can't believe it took 10 years for 1 mil. I can't see why so few people subbed over that many years. You're very original, unique, and a very down to Earth person. Watching your videos today makes me feel like I'm in the old days of KZbin.

[@luwado]

ikr he deserves more.. but that's unfortunately how youtube is becoming; original and unique creators are been put down the drain by nonsense creators

[@queensakamaki8373]

Just knowing that he's been on KZbin for 10 years and barely hit 1M makes me want to cry, like he deserves so many more subscribers.

[@DaSuTro]

I dig it when you're so humble especially when achieving such a high plateau. It's like my mother used to say to me, "Son, chances go round. The same people you meet coming up will all make the same faces at you coming down."

[@JustNikoo]

This is honestly sad because I knew your account for so long and can remember you were one of the most subscribed human in the world. You don’t even have a tick or something from KZbin but it hurts me to see someone who really works hard for his channel and his community and see how you actually bring good quality here and no one doesn’t even care - not even in the comments. All these guys are boring as fu. I really hope the best for you and you should have reach at least 10 mil it would be just fair .. you’re always a legend. Thanks for being here. I have to move on now.

[@masonkirk8112]

Your so right

[@4Nicholas7]

Stay humble and I'll stay subscribed, congratulations man!

[@distressedmegan3364]

"I get very awkward or weird when someone complements me" SAME!

[@RuckusIIV]

I appreciate your humble honesty here and I wish we had more people doing this. "The measure of a person's character" 1:50 This is spot on my good man. Very eloquently and accurately said in my opinion. The fact that you get stumped with a compliment I can relate to as well, simply due to the fact that I don't want to be arrogant, even on the smallest level. ::wants to cover more aspects of what is said in this video but also doesn't want to spoil it for the rest of the group:: I think the most important and agreeable thing here is that one should not use people, numbers, objects, and circumstances to project outwardly in order to attain gratification through means of advantages gained. If anything, one should always remember their passions and personal purpose for living (if understood) in order to truly appreciate and embrace that of which is precious in being in existence. Sharing growth with appreciation is one thing. Stapling a status to that growth by means of showing off is another. This video does very well to show that it is a moment of growth that doesn't go unappreciated but also doesn't exaggerate and project self gratifying falseness of status and superficiality.

[@TonyaTko]

My heart has never felt so FULL watching one of your videos. #OUTSTANDING!!!! Now THIS is the man I know! -Tko

[@Xerkies]

He had this channel since 2007 and JUST made 1 million? He should of made more than that!!

[@nuclear1323]

Xerkies yeh ikr he had 115 million views and 114 million people didn't subscribe

[@Atrac89]

His singing voice isn't that good.

[@SamSphinx]

The main reason is probably his lack of consistently popular content.

[@jridge98]

It's been a year since this video and he only has 30k more

[@asurah.x3136]

@@Atrac89 your content isn't that good. It's kind of shitty.

[@jackhooper6713]

Hes been sitting at just over a million for 2 years

[@Harry-yq1cg]

Took you 11 years, KZbin haven’t been nice to you

[@KingmasterRespawn]

I love your philosophy

[@alsoaus966]

I 100% agree with you on this. I like how you relate awards to holidays, your perspective really made me think more clearly about what defines a persons character, thank u

[@ArthurKiyanovski]

I must say, I watched chocolate rain when it first became viral in 2007, I loved it! The songs that came after that made me lose a bit of interest to say the truth. So I didn't really follow the channel for years. I came back just to see what's up, and I watch this video and it is some awesome inspirational stuff. That part about the measure of a person's character really hit me hard. Thanks Tay! you are awesome!

[@shonen84]

Congratulations my man! One of the KZbin all-time legends reaches a great milestone! Much love from Belgium!

[@Morgai-Fly]

Finally. You deserve on just for the chocolate rain video.

[@dasgeek]

I am so jealous of your voice! Congrats on 1 million subs that's incredible!

[@mindyplessinger7136]

DASGeek who isnt? xD

[@TheMultiGunMan]

Congratulations Tay. You deserve twice as many subscribers!

[@zenvenom2607]

10 years later...

[@frostare]

This is the first one million sub award video I have ever seen and I'm glad it was that way! Love your modesty, still, congratulations!

[@RonnieRoberts_]

Yesss you got the play button!! Congrats Tay! Fully deserved!

[@lobsterrock4570]

oooh i loved what you said about meritocracy and quiet gratitude!

[@VJFranzK]

Congrats! Well deserved and good philosophy here: "Life is the other 364 days of the year"

[@YourWorldTourGuide]

Congratulations Tay!

[@znasdajelec]

Congrats man,much love from Croatia!

[@francoistheron3194]

Great video! Love the perspective you brought, real insightful.

[@whippedsauce3232]

Your voice is so stronk it fucks with my earphones omg

[@heathers1025]

Congrats on the award!! This was very interesting. You always have a way with words that make a lot of sense. I can apply a lot of what you said to my own life. Thank you!

[@lukasp.5825]

tay how do you not age? you looked the same since 2007

[@MrRailden]

Man I really hope that you get used to compliments because I suspect you must have faced quite some discrimination and went through bullying since Chocolate Rain went viral... you've now made it ten fucking years and gained a million subscribers where anyone else would have quit or fallen into forget, so if anything, I hope you can look back on your achievements and give yourself a pat on the back as you truly deserve it. You are amazing, inspirational and have always been. Congrats!

[@mixworldentertainmentchann5841]

Wow ! Only in 2017 - You deserve to get it years before ! Congratulations !!!!

[@dantemiguel93]

Man. You've given me a lot to think about. Gracias :)

[@TamaraSheeler]

I agree with your thoughts. Some live and strive to only get physical awards that will sit on a shelf.

[@tomiaspeoples8799]

Such good thoughts holy crap. I'm glad I subbed

[@Tubitron]

Congrats! Amazing voice as always. XD

[@MorgiieeShines]

I like your point of view about character!

[@MixedMartialHelp]

That's awesome! I bet when you got it you had to turn away to take a breath!

[@LilReikoGold]

Congrats tay 👏👏👏👏

[@adderallbroad]

And it took 10 years! Congrats!

[@mrmaigo]

Congratulations

[@DarthMessias]

That was just a great video with great insights.

[@jackwilson9572]

You look 14 but sound 60

[@diannamaczuga7621]

my son admires u alot he really wants to meet u he said he wished u make a tshirt with your face on it

[@GrapeThePurpleCat]

CONGRATES FAM!!!

[@stevecash83]

Bro, you couldn't have said that better. Although it is amazing to get awards, we are also humble. We are not defined by the success of our past, but by our progress in the future. Trophies are nothing but reminders. Goals make us prepare and go further. So screw the trophies. Lets just go for goals.

[@TyvanTV]

GREAT points in this video. I must watch every day until I make it.

[@stormsonestoppokemonshop6206]

Nice video tay your a KZbin og you deserve that play button ▶️

[@noisysid]

You make me proud. I'm proud of you!

[@nethabug]

Congratulations Tay 💐🎉😀

[@nicohaeg5898]

congratulation

[@gelnox]

Congrats bro

[@snackgila]

Wow, congratulations.

[@Besnardm]

your a very real person and I respect that

[@ScriptGuider]

You and Bo Burnham have a lot in common in terms of your views on fame and success in the entertainment industry.

[@marksusskind1260]

Born on the 6th of July? Happy anniversary of your first breath of air!

[@ShadesOfMisery]

Very good, clear thoughts. Good stuff, Tay.

[@omarbry4570]

Years of work to get this

[@clarkkc11]

Just subscribed today. Wish I had sooner. Mich love and respect! Love where you've come from and what you've become! Keep dreaming and living em!

[@ihavetubes]

Great message.

[@deadmemes5887]

Humble.

[@anihilacja010]

Gratuluję!!! To wielki sukces i zasłużyłeś na to bo jesteś świetnym chłopakiem o cudownym głosie, cieszę się że masz kanał na youtube na którym dzielisz się swoją opinią i cudownym głosem. Przepraszam że nie piszę po angielsku, ale nie mam w tej chwili dostępu do słownika, który zawsze mi pomaga jak mam problem z pisownią. Serdecznie cię pozdrawiam i proszę wrzucaj więcej swoich filmików w których śpiewasz ^^

[@anihilacja010]

No właśnie jakoś tak nie mam teraz dostępu do słownika bo mam innego lapa, a jak mam nawalić byków, to sam wiesz jak to słabo wychodzi. Po co się ośmieszać. A Taya obserwuje już odkąd miał 50 subów i mu dopingowałam bo jego kanał jest fajny i ciekawy a piosenką Skazy z "Króla lwa" podbił moje serce :) Fajnie że są tacy ciekawi ludzie na youtube bo swojego czasu już straciłam w niego wiarę. Ja na razie raczkuje z vlogowaniem i szczerze nie lubię gadać, wolę coś robić na wizji albo śpiewać, ale do śpiewania trzeba mieć akompaniament :D

[@anihilacja010]

Ja ogólnie nie lubię za bardzo gadać :D A obserwuje Taja i owszem, wcześniej z innego konta, później miałam małą przerwę a później znowu go znalazłam i tak dopinguję łapkami :)

[@anihilacja010]

Nie ma za co, twój kanał też wydaje się ciekawy :) W sumie miałam podobny pomysł na kanał co ty ale jestem za leniwa XD

[@anihilacja010]

To prawda :) Mnie motywuję fakt że jak czegoś nie zrobię to nic nie będę miała, albo po prostu stracę.

[@anihilacja010]

Przyznam się że często mam ochotę sobie odpuścić youtuba. Ale zapraszam do subowania i dzwonkowania mojego kanału, trochę dopingu mi się przyda no i oczywiście rad - one są tu na wagę złota

[@yeahheyyayya4745]

Big up my Boi Tay

[@AmCanTech]

I think you are so down to earth. I have 62 subs and still contribute to the youtube community and I am not going to stop, I don't care if I only have hundreds of views, I will continue...

[@DomcoRadlerLachtan]

"only" Having one hundred people watch your content is still pretty huge thing. Internet is open space and watching famous youtubers may change the feeling about it, but compared to real life, one hundred viewers/followers/fans is a huge number. Keep on making content mate

[@nab-rk4ob]

Congrats!

[@kylemcmullan2929]

I came from "Last Week Tonight"

[@OnlyBadVibes935]

Fourth, and I love your vids Tay :3

[@rageaholicc]

Woah congrats!!!, senpai Tay NOTICE MEE

[@Uborpriest]

Deep thoughts. I seem to be a sub from the chocolate rain days, so its been a while.. you look the same!

[@fjbz3737]

You were on lastweektonight

[@alanmartinezbrito]

well earned Tay!

[@muisverriet]

Congratulations!

[@alia7750]

Where's the chocolate rain? Give it to me daddy.

[@tyranusgraves2848]

I can understand your views on awards. Hope your channel grows even bigger. I just gotta ask, how did you become a bass? I'm tryin to get there and have no clue how.

[@jackb2809]

U remind me of Gus you could easily run Los Pollos Hermanos

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

Congratulations chocolate rain guy

[@stanen]

liverpoolfc963lfc ynwa

[@robertantonnyc]

That musta been Heavy!!

[@DaniilStreletskiy]

Congratulations! Жжёшь комрад! Пой ещё Френка Синатру )))

[@brunoadibi6241]

Sing Hurt jhony cash pelas, congratulations from Brazil

[@Orbe915]

Congratulation!

[@theautisticveteran2466]

I agree with your points 100%. Meritocracy is only worthwhile when there is equitable opportunity for all, but because human society has not achieved this as of yet, I think your statements are very much on target.

[@roadchewerpe5759]

I agree with the reward part. You just do this because you enjoy it and want to share it with other people. Question: Do you think of feedback as a positive reward?

[@batugoztepe5905]

CHOCOLATE RAİN!!!!!!!

[@dupersupersteven]

Do a draw my life

[@sevenhenrys]

Thumbs up on this video and congratulations!

[@ryanbashaw4513]

Bro, you are like OG KZbinr, you should have a stake in the company, you pretty much got them free advertisement with your chocolate rain vid. That being said you are rich enough I'm sure.

[@josephdyball3166]

Ryan Bashaw his money will run out in the end

[@ryanbashaw4513]

Joseph Dyball go fuck yourself hatin ass bitch. Stay off his page hater.

[@subscriberswithOnlyonevi-zm2ix]

Ryan Bashaw its true lol

[@daphnedherbert]

Usually people who go viral don’t end up becoming wealthy as a result.

[@yoya.]

I always believed in you son!

[@hannahgeorge4555]

A 6 minute 55 seconds speech 👏👏

[@JDubOnTheLowdown]

Very nice video; I don't mean to offend you, but I would have thought you'd have hit 1 mil a while ago. Either way, you're still great.

[@maxxlight9914]

W O W You have KRK rockits AND Yamahas hs... That’s cool

[@andy-incognito]

congratulations

[@nebulaentertainment5795]

YAY!

[@otaku5869]

Congratulation

[@feather1512]

never been so early but nice video

[@user-ll2et5fl6c]

Wow one mil and only 15k views

[@martincid2019]

Lluvia de chocolate

[@vitocorleone8200]

Seriously you audio file is cracked...

[@OffWeyd]

Felipe Neto??

[@VincenzoSims]

Well said, Tay...

[@dudamleite]

Felipe Netoooooo💚