Stop the excuses, just press upload

Go on, do it.

[@RickBeato]

These are things I tell people that want to start KZbin channels. When I started my channel I was 54 years old. I’m 61 now and my channel is doing better than ever. Just keep uploading was something I thought I heard Casey Neistat say back in 2015 It’s true. Thanks Jay

[@MyNameIsDeya]

this is the most relatable video ever - thanks for making it (I can't tell that you hate being on camera at all + also, I've filmed hundreds of videos at this point & being on camera is is still A Whole Thing™ for me, too)

[@jackiemellado5233]

Thank you for sharing, great video very helpful..

[@bitsoflamar]

I’m glad KZbin is getting back to this raw form. Definitely glad you made this video. I hope videos like this get more views so we can balance the over edited KZbin space.

[@alfredoistic]

It’s important to consider the role of mental health in this context. Often, creators don’t cease making videos due to laziness or shyness, but because they are grappling with mental health challenges. Despite a strong internal desire to continue their work, their mental well-being may not be in an optimal state, making it difficult for them to pursue their passion.

[@agustinhernandez8461]

Binged watched all your videos, i love your content 🙏🏽

[@eobaklifestyle]

I just pressed upload for the first time. Thank you for the inspiration 😁

[@it_is_charisma]

Hi Jay. I hope you really do read this comment because in a way I wanted to have an open dialogue about this. I'm sure like many other, I was introduced to the video of yours "KZbin is Changing (trust me)". It was a video that precisely emphasized the feelings that I've had for so long. I too have, for no particular reason, gravitated towards creators who are more authentic and more themselves. Hearing your thoughts on this video about pressing publish, was again, the exact things I have said to myself and to anyone who has asked me about what it was like to start making KZbin videos. It gets so much easier to hit upload, and you have to stumble along a crap ton before you finally realize what you truly enjoy making. I noticed both you and I decided to start making higher produced/edited videos about creators, the creator economy, and KZbin as a platform itself. And then somewhere along the way, we both decided to just stop doing that. I presume your reasons were the same as mine, the desire to truly express oneself, to not have to bog your thoughts and feelings down with the idea of creating for "retention" and "CTR". It feels soulless doesn't it? To speak in a certain way or cadence in order to appeal to viewers. To adopt a certain video editing style (as I've noticed with your bill wurtz like videos) because you know that resonates with audiences. A lot of my approach, and I can only assume yours, was to make videos that you thought were going to pop off in the KZbin algorithm (great thumbnails and titles by the way for all of your videos!). The epitome of my point has resulted in the past 3 weeks worth of uploads on my channel. Videos that have only contained purely my commentary and thoughts. I had a comment actually on one of my videos, from a 40 year old man who was working a blue collared job who decided that after watching my video, he was going to turn his life around, and he had me to thank for it. A man who was twice my age, gave my video a shot, and because of that I got to leave an indelible mark on another human being. That is awe inspiring to me, and I'm sure nowadays you make videos to build this deeper, more intimate connection with your audience to leave a stronger impact than you previously did before. I don't have to make a video about MrBeast and get 10,000 views just to get 5 crappy and artificial comments. I can make a video just for myself and get a few views with 5 of the most profoundly impactful comments. I appreciate your honesty, and the thoughts you have on KZbin echo quite literally exactly like mine. I find it quite crazy I was able to stumble upon a creator who has almost had the exact same journey as I have on this platform, coming to the exact same conclusions at the exact same time, and somehow have this creator spread the exact message I too have been spreading. As a small creator myself, I wanted to tell you this. You are going in the right direction. It might not be the right way to get views or to even grow an audience past a few thousand subscribers, but you are doing what makes you happy, and invariably so, leaving a strong impact on people like me. I have actually struggled so much in the past 48 hours as to whether or not KZbin is still right for me, because in some ways I do care about views. But the comments that get left video after video, showing me that although there isn't 1 Million viewers to watch my spontaneous ramblings, there are 50 dedicated strangers, 10 of which who come back video after video and share their most vulnerable thoughts and feelings with me. You're doing a fantastic job Jay. If you needed the validation from an actual viewer of your KZbin channel to reassure you this is the right path, well here I am!

[@noisesharpen]

This was so relatable! For me the biggest obstacle is that I live in a dormitory with other students and I have a fear that they will laugh at me because I record videos. Such an absurd fear but I can't get over it for like 3 years lol

[@walkwithyan]

thank you for saying this. at least i know i'm not alone with my excuses. ☺

[@IntentionalTech]

Funnily enough I’ve found that close friends don’t watch my videos, but random colleagues past and present, people I met at the odd wedding and stayed in touch with etc actually do, mainly because they are interested in the topic. I find it quite healthy this way because I’m hanging out with people who want to talk about normal things, while I occasionally bump into someone unexpected who has nice things to say about my channel and it gives me a nice boost in motivation.

[@BMAWK]

I truly do appreciate your videos. They make me think.

[@this_is_valeria]

I felt the same all the time. Maybe I should try... Thanks, this was helpful. I thought I was alone in this, but accidentally no 😅

[@p0pt]

Bro, I can't even tell you how relatable this is. I've been procastinating on the script for a similar video for 3 months now. It was 10 years ago also that I was making gta 5 videos. Damn... I got to finish the script now.

[@StepansOdyssey]

Thank you for this video! It is very helpful! ❤

[@samconrad]

I feel most of the time it's smart to approach life from a "think things through" mentality. But when it's come to social media/things I truly enjoy, it's more of a "do now, think later" mentality, where I get the ball rolling and start to think about what I can do NEXT TIME to actually find improvement. On top of that, if you've never uploaded a video and are afraid of what people will say when you do, the only way to find out if those fears are ACTUALLY true is by simply posting a video. And 99% of the time, those fears aren't warranted. Excellent video as always Jay!

[@therealsey]

You've got a lifelong sub from me. Thanks Jay. (Sidenote, the architecture of your home there is super nifty)

[@M_Visser_Media]

I needed this! Love your humor and your authenticity, Jay.

[@AzulAtari]

great video man, i really want to start uploading videos myself but i still find myself to scared to actually go through with it.

[@ThePlantPoweredRunner]

Hey J. thanks for making this video well done!!! sometimes I think I don’t have anything to say or worthy of somebody listening to what I have to say ,however once I get out of my way and I just speak my mind and try to help others and I talk about my experiences it seems to roll a lot easier. this format of your videos of being very candid and raw keep it up buddy this is awesome!!!

[@PaulYuNow]

I'm loving these raw authentic videos Jay, more than your snappy editing old ones. You've directly changed my own KZbin channel with your mentioning of Sam Sulek. You've inspired me to make content that I want to make. Thank you Jay.

[@AnshumanStark]

Thanks!

[@ItsAlrightBob]

thanks for this :) going to finish editing a video that has taken me months to find the courage to work on

[@OllieSach]

Love this video Jay. Literally the thought process everyone who wants to do KZbin goes through. I took the plunge a few years ago thinking I’d be at 100k subs in no time and definitely wasn’t. I feel I’ve learned a lot over the years and have decided to upload again and see where it goes :) love the regular content

[@ChasingGoldAustralia]

I really enjoyed this video, everything that you just said makes sense and is absolutely true. I appreciate the genuine raw material that you produce, love it 🤘

[@Iamandrewellis]

Jay, I resonate so much with this. Just like you I started my journey on KZbin at 14 with Call of Duty videos. Then stopped for the same reason. People told me it was time to move on with life. I'm getting back into it now and for all the reasons you listed in this video I continue to struggle to make videos. But I'm going to keep trudging along to make videos because that little kid inside would not forgive me if I didn't work towards the goal he had. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the topic as well.

[@FonFons]

awesome stuff man

[@smixqse]

i needed this, ty

[@ollie900]

thank you so much for making this video

[@msterdam]

What microphone are you using?

[@_arman_]

Great video - and you resisted the urge to use a "Top 7" style video title/clickbait. Takes an iron will, that.

[@ZaneYeet]

a funny idea, what if you say the first three words normally and then speed up the middle to 1.5x(understandable) and then say the last three words normally😂

[@joshehhlive]

bro makes the worst videos possible and says its good cause its more genuine