the truth about being a creative. what all beginners struggle with

[@aashidhaniya]

Actually, there's another point to make there. I'm a fantasy fiction writer and a professional ghostwriter. When I was acquiring the skill of writing a book which was at 21, I was constantly dealing with crippling self-doubt because I was so far from where I wanted to be, all I wanted was to write good books. But now I'm getting paid full time to write books and now I find myself looking at your videos feeling the same self-doubt. He's so far ahead of me when we're literally the same age. So the point is, that self-doubt never goes away because it has nothing to do with your skill, it's a mindset problem. And self-doubt will consume you if you let it. The good thing is if you recognize that, you can nip that ugly monster in the bud early in your career and then you're golden, baby :) As always, stunning video Sterling.

[@jeetbania]

Damnn boi! This video was so crisp! Both the audio, the pauses, the story telling, everything *felt* soooo good!!

[@jerrodmoore6958]

Another great spice drop boi! Good massage, I stand by that 👌

[@aproductiveidiotstupid1805]

In an age where we have all the information democratized to us we have no excuse to not do work. Again we have the opportunity to learn so much however it all depends on the quality of work and the time your spend on your work. This has the effect of being in a flow state where all attention is focused on the task at hand enriching the quality of life. Ironically our hard work is what fullfills ones self and while not all the activities seem fun to people it doesnt matter what activity it is. The fact that were learning and constantly improving is what makes the work so much better. As a random subscriber I'd like to thank you for your message and for your work its really awesome to see someone who is striving towards improvement. While that can be generally applied to anyone who puts in said work, I appreciate the quality you put into your videos thank you Sterling.

[@PaulMilsom]

this resonates with me so much.. I’m a creative from Melbourne, Australia

[@rolla8124]

Great video. I knew this deep down but it’s crazy how much everyone relates.

[@buzzwig]

Excellent! I'm an over thinker. It's one of the things I want to talk to people about on my YT channel. And it has led to delay in recording anything and aborted starts. Hearing and seeing your video is encouraging. Thanks!

[@nathanaelmol]

i needed this today. thanks for the message and inspiration.

[@CalebPhelps]

Bro...we watch til the end because when that outro drops it's always at the least expected moment. Gets me every time lololol. So dope!

[@alejandromoquetemartin9029]

Man, I am so glad I found your video. Incredible speech, incredible energy. You gain your self a subscriber and part of your people!

[@jorgevillegas6652]

Awesome vid man, what a great message for all creatives 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@worchesworld]

LOVE YOUR WORK BRO. THAT VID ABOUT MATT D WAS TOO FUNNY!

[@wrenoir5251]

I went and watched a few interviews and videos about Ira Glass and The Gap, and this concept of taste and talent has articulated this feeling I have felt forever and it is so incredibly frustrating and motivating simultaneously. and wanting to be able to create heaps of different things in different mediums HECK. I want to focus on Oil painting as a skill and medium but doesn't satisfy the craving to make create like making stuff digitally, or life drawing or industrial design which I study full time. flippen heck there is no satisfying the creative craving with the gap between talent and taste AAH

[@anadb147]

Amazing video! Thanks for your advice. I’ll try to put in practice. This kind of things is why I decided to support you on patreon, you deserve it.

[@antonbrask4574]

You are so real, and i really appreciate it. Great fkn video, one of the best videos for beginners in a creative field. Because of what you said like "most of you are good" hit me, cause i think many of us beginners realise that we are pretty good and have an eye for this craft and then kind of expect that people will see this and appreciate our work and offer us opportunities to get in to this crazy buisness. But even if youre born with a crazy talent for photography or music or whatever, you still have to put in the work to get there you know.

[@stephiiee]

I would watch the 30 minute thing. I'd watch it like a hawk 😂

[@2mcreativelabs964]

This is incredible. Love how you flipped that perspective of being a beginner into a positive. Inspirational!

[@yuxuanng6760]

This video came at the right timing. Thanks. 😊

[@karencohen1020]

Amazing video - thank you for sharing!

[@madeleinesvensson-m3y]

Yeah I need the hours. You don't get better if you don't practice of course. If you have a vision just go for it!

[@nevylemus7909]

Okay.. this was GREAT! Thank you for that.

[@zoepage6872]

the ending is hilarious. everytime i watch your videos it makes me want coffee. so coffee and then go put in the work.

[@alinarivera_]

Thank you so much! This is just what I needed to hear. I started my channel not very long ago and deciding whether to post a certain video or not it's incredibly difficult. I am gonna push myself because creating content it's what I love

[@_avi]

Oh wow man. You shot this in my city! Respect. Also, that Ira Glass quotation hits hard. Needed this, keep up the great work!

[@thomasbuchanan8313]

Really needed this man, been working on my photography work for a while now

[@carlb1409]

Good video. I need it. But I'm sure it'll really inspire a lot of young people who are blowing around like reeds in the wind.

[@kieronbotting5265]

Great video, mate. Digging the passion and your blossoming cause. All the best for your future.

[@benck4519]

Wow bro, this video is amazing. Thank you for making it, I'm glad I suscribed to your channel. Keep it up with the good work

[@kaitlinandesign6574]

I love this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 all I want to do is go out and shoot these days. Craving the learning constantly. Hopefully aiming to get a few people for portrait shoots some time soon. I enjoy the challenge of that a lot ☺️ it’s important to always strive for growth. Complacency is the enemy.

[@gianniandgreysmith445]

Wow! I just discovered you at this very moment and you are one of the most sincere and down to earth creatives I've come across. Of course, I am just saying that from one video but thank you. You've definitely gained a fan, brother

[@sterlinggrinnell]

Christian Angel Smith thank you so much, man! I haven’t been on here in a bit. I’m trying to get back but it’s so nice to receive comments like this!❤️

[@atharvadeuskar]

Damn! That was deep and sooo true! And yes, I am willing to bet that most people on your channel would watch the last part for 30 minutes. Don't know why but it's interesting;);)

[@LeoZackular]

Flowing water never grows stale, y’all !

[@tristandixon97]

Man this video came at the perfect time. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@marshawidyatmodjo3171]

I’m so thankful to hear this❤️ I had an amazing week doing something I was not interested in, but it turned out really fun and now it’s one of the things that I’m gonna focus on. I’m not great, I’m not smart. But if there’s one thing I can be proud of, that is doing what I wasn’t gonna do and think about something I didn’t wanna think about. After I watch this video it assures me that what I’ve gone through and what I’m going through right now will make me a better person each day if I work hard and focus on it. Thank you❤️

[@sterlinggrinnell]

marsha widyatmodjo so awesome to hear☺️

[@michellegraven7786]

Love your sense of humour at the end… 😅

[@ericramirez2618]

This is sooo encouraging! Thank you!

[@xenyamelnikov4164]

Needed this. Thank you.

[@830Video]

I think someone becomes "Pro" when they start making a living from it. There are pros that arent very good but make 5x more money than me. Theyre a pro on a different aspect, the business part. While someone like me struggles to pay the bills, but have the skill to be charging 5x as much with no clients willing to pay. But either way I think it comes down to is it your profession or not. Because in order to get to that level you have to apply yourself atleast a little. Which would seperate you from the hobbyist regardless.

[@gena7359]

Sterling, it is amazing to watch you develop. Thank you for taking us with you 💖

[@WillHaack]

I really needed this video man. I've recently been going through creative block and doubt and this really has explained why I've been feeling this way. Thanks so much

[@danmcvey1545]

Preach my dude! Already learning so much from you 🙌🏻

[@theinfinitespin]

I always got you to the very last second of the video, dude! Thanks for this one! Very relatable and useful for up and coming people aren't really sure what the hell they're doing with themselves yet!

[@designanddoctor]

Matt D'avella is your serious role model ! You have the same eye colour as him ...

[@justarthur1818]

You're amazing dude. Thanks for this

[@lisje2496]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@830Video]

Drone shot at 0:20 is straight MONEY

[@IshikaShanai]

Oh boi, this was what I definitely needed to hear. Thank you 🙏🏽.

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

Great work man! Can you add the mic you use in your amazon affiliates link? I'll gladly use it to purchase it & support you at the same time.

[@joannafrancolini3325]

Wow this hit me so hard! I related and this is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you!!

[@Linda-zq6tp]

Loved this one

[@leonarddecausmaecker8154]

Man, thank you for this. Forreal.

You’re so much better omg

[@honeybarapatre]

Thanks. I've got nothing else to say 😊 + your vidoes are always great, thanks for connecting to inspirational state ☺

[@wimvandendikkenberg4944]

Thank you! Thank you for this video, it is really motivating!

[@harryheadland]

Insane speech man! Thanks for this :)

[@Noealz]

This is just what I needed to hear this morning - thx

[@flapjackattack4]

Hey great video, but how do you find things around you to shoot every day? I have the drive to work on my skills every day but have trouble finding anything to shoot photos of. I live in the suburbs and there's just nothing interesting out here.

[@beyondallreason-du4pq]

Awesome ✨

[@mnm-jr]

I believe comments help a lot with the algorithm

[@sterlinggrinnell]

Milton M. In that case, I appreciate the comment!😉

[@mnm-jr]

@@sterlinggrinnell I started drinking La Colombe's Cold Brew Brazilian because of you. I believe it was a shot where you and a friend were drinking their canned coffee near the edge of a cliff. I used to only drink espresso and now I drink a can everyday. Changed my life. The little things...

[@milenealme]

Could you make a video with tips for filming at night? Pleasee

[@jakobtoms4006]

This is so weird yo I literally just had a conversation yesterday with a co-worker who said something really similar about the amt of time it takes to get good at something and that practice is the only way to make perfect. Awesome vid fam love ur stuff

[@moonadventurer9090]

Damm this was so motivational. I have been so demotivated for a long time. Iam gona do much hard work

[@mindblowing7176]

Still relevant ❤️

[@MasterN3cr0]

"Use a singularity of mind"

[@ashlovingyou]

I always watch all the way til the end Incase you come on during your outro😂😂

[@celiasaiz3786]

You actually opened my eyes so I just have to say thank you, seriously. I would go on you patreon but I'm 17 and with no money so... I hope watching adds helps hahahaha

[@sterlinggrinnell]

Celia Saiz don’t worry about it!! Happy you found some value!❤️

[@celiasaiz3786]

@@sterlinggrinnell yess I loved it, keep doing what you do, it really is inspiring 💜

[@samsepi0l143]

Amazing video! I love making videos, taking photos and editing, I have a KZbin channel where I teach and do these things, I started my channel about 2 years ago amd I only have 206 subs. I really want to grow an audience but since I do videos in Swedish, the audience that I reach out to is pretty small, I think that if I start making videos in English I would reach out to a bigger audience, what do you, and the people reding this, think about my situation, should I start making videos in English, or keep on with Swedish videos? Love your channel! //Ebbe

[@abdulmukit2982]

Would have loved to be on patreon but in my current state I can't

[@archishmandasgupta6976]

This is so inspiring. Thank you T_T

[@hannahmathilda7101]

^^ahem (I watched till the end)

[@Devphilosia]

Essekeetit!!!! Yeh yeh yeh lil pump yeh ohhh lil pump yeh............ ;;;!!!!!! Essekeetit....!!

[@durythebarber4513]

💯

[@aniketdas319]

I really needed this video! Thanks 👼

[@in.other.words_]

❤️

[@manalabushadi8050]

♥️♥️

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

So simply "put in the work" even if the work is garbage?

[@christutsacademy1106]

thought i came first

[@TBDIDDY]

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