Struggling with creative motivation at home ?

[@HaydenPedersen]

Dude I’m glad you’ve made a channel! I love your work :)

[@KarlShakur]

Ayyy thanks so much Mate

[@marcalexander4088]

Glad you’ve posted once again man, we’re gonna get through all this together. Don’t worry too much about the banana bread

[@Malikmxk]

thanks for this video bro!! much appreciated! love your content and honesty! God-willing all this hardship will pass and we come out stronger & united and more creative!!

[@evoloutionarmour8714]

Malik MXK thanks 🙏🏽

[@mene8086]

Malik MXK 👍

[@MM-tf8yp]

Malik MXK Ameen to that

[@KarlShakur]

No doubt!

[@ChristianAls]

I'm with you bro! This is hard, strange, weird, frustrating, scary, pointless, special, non-creative, and FAST times for sure... I started filming a sit-down video like this too, but I was afraid I would come across too sulky, too down, too hopeless, too much in regret of some sort, so I stopped recording halfway through. BUT now, after watching you in this authentic and precious mode, I actually feel better, so I might just finish that vid! I know everything happens for a reason, but WTF...man, I was supposed to be leading a photography workshop in Iceland right now, and instead, I'm isolated here in Bali, an island you would NOT recognize right now, watching this video and it strangely comforts me and inspires me. Thanks for this video, bro, and I hope to see you out there on adventures again soon!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Hey man, believe me we're all at the struggle right now. I used to daily vlog. Now I'm having the hardest time getting 1 video a week that isn't the biggest pile of poo ever dropped online. Oh, and I know all about the hat. I've been wearing it for 10 years. haha

[@BrendanvanSon]

P.S. Carole Baskin killed her husband.

[@a-d-donvideo2559]

Dude, I feel this. Went through a month where days would just disappear and I wasn't getting anything done. It's hard when you're inside and see the same things every day. That little spark gets lost in the uber mundane. But I wasn't even catching up on the shows or movies I wanted to instead. Days would just disappear. But I've been trying some similar things to what you're talking about and the past 2 weeks have got me moving back into my stride. It's just always good to know that it happens to others, because it often feels like it's only you going through it.

[@thomaspegoraro]

We're all in this together! At the moment I'm stuck in Melbourne, Australia and my entire family lives in Italy. My mother just recently resulted positive to C19 as she works as a nurse and it was just matter of time. She also lives with 3 immune-compromised people who are extremely at risk right now because of her. To be honest, I still feel like I shouldn't complain about my situation as many other people are in a far worse place right now. Thanks for the video Karl, every once in a while we just need to hear that we're not alone in this! Stay safe everybody but most importantly, stay positive! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KarlShakur]

Sad to hear. Hope everyone is okay

[@Travelwithchris]

Literally so stoked for whats coming after all of this! Its been a tough few weeks!

[@walidelijah]

This is the most honest and genuine KZbin video I’ve watched. I feel you so bad, social media can be a bad place for us creatives sometimes

[@happyblad]

10 months later this is more relevant than ever. Thanks Karl!!!

[@ProjectSploosh]

First off bro I’m thankful for the camera angles, shits are clean as hell. But also bro thank you for the video, during these times it’s hard as hell and we all see you bro. Don’t feel the need to push yourself too much... we understand and we are here for you g! As always love the videos and love that you’ve become more genuine with your audience and love seeing the support for you in these comments. We will be out of this in no time but keep that head up bro!

[@WattyJay]

1. Be more Forgivable to yourself ( we are human ) it’s okay 2. Set very achievable goals ( Set Yourself up for Success )

[@ChristianBeauxYeux]

Thanks for posting this video, been kinda feeling the same lately and I guess I just learned how to be more empathetic to myself. Not beating yourself up and be kind to yourself has been my mantra these days !

[@Danieljoforiatta]

Not to preach and all but Gods got me through all this, just been getting closer to Him. Starting my days praying sets them up to be super productive🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@francescadiana]

Thanks for being so open about how you're feeling right now! You're helping others. Also with the absolute show off outro 😂 It's appreciated! Literally, my to do list yesterday was taking care of my mail and putting a nail into my wall to hang a hat. Clearly I panicked and put off decided where to place it

[@KarlShakur]

Thank you so much!!

[@ManuelGussmann]

I really really feel you here! I did some things and didn’t do others, I constantly struggle(d) asked myself if I did enough or not, did finally the exercise or not.. at the end, now I try to remember every day what I created or enjoyed not doing. So embracing the Netflix Binging as a positive thing whilst looking out for framing, colors and storylines as positive as I do the 12h editing session next day or a week later being actually productive. Btw: I‘m so glad you have that unique way of creator youtubeing! It feels honest and real! Please stay like that on here and don’t start putting out just another mavic air 2, whatever new action cam, crazy new mirrorless camera sponsored promo bs video. Love your style!

[@Codywpreston]

Thank you Karl, I love how real you are and thank you for sharing this. Bless my friend, stick in there buddy!

[@KarlShakur]

I appreciate that

[@samwalker9762]

This definitely sounds familiar! Realised I've been giving myself too much of a hard time, thinking "is this the best way to spend this time?" "am I doing as much as I could be?" and getting frustrated if progress is slow. It's important to remember to go easy on yourself and also recognise the progress you've made, rather than always thinking you should be doing more!

[@KarlShakur]

Best to take it one day at a time

[@stjohnhawaii]

I’ve always followed you on IG, but watching your KZbin videos, you are without a doubt my FAVORITE KZbinr now. Your creativity, honesty, human and talent. You’re awesome bro. And I understand 100% how you feel, this time will pass, and I’m sending you all the good vibes. Much love from Hawaii, brotha 😁

[@KarlShakur]

Thank you so much!!

[@dna8269]

Really really dig the candid vibe of this video. I actually prefer it over the scripts/lines a lot of KZbinrs do..feels more relatable and I definitely relate to everything you've said here. It's a battle of the mind everyday man and on one hand it feels corny being in a 1st world country complaining about being indoors with all these luxuries we have, but on the other hand it doesn't seem right to not be outside socializing and experiencing the world.

[@KarlShakur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KTWilliams]

I feel you 100%. I took the year off to build my photography business and stepped away from KZbin. Now that I feel I'm ready to start making videos again all this happens and I feel like I'm in a slump that I can't get out of.

[@heretocreatefilms]

Dude I relate to this video in so many ways. It's currently what I'm struggling with at the moment but I try to stay positive. I fully believe that you will come out of this better than before going into it. Also, don't ever feel ashamed to admit when your going through a hard time or that you're not allow to show other emotions than happiness. I see this far too many times where if an influencer were to state what they are going through, they would sometimes receive backlash and comments stating that people less fortunate have it worse. Which can be true, but at the same time those exact people making the comparison don't understand influencers are human as well and no amount of money, social status, etc will negate a person from going through the ups and downs of life. Stay positive man. Your work inspires me everyday and it's my goal to hopefully cross paths with you one day while out on the road.

[@KarlShakur]

thanks for the kind words

[@raphaelblackz]

Brother, i appreciate your honesty! Keep on going, always excited to see your stuff

[@rausses]

I just was scrolling for watching something fun and really I've been so many videos about How to be more productive?, but I stopped in your video and was so awesome that talk 80% about your video and how usual people feel, and at the end I saw your three advice a real achievement advices. Thanks guy I hope can watch more like this videos

[@daytonaenmarch]

Strong words man, been feeling like this since way before lockdown and social distancing. Seeing others exploring and adventuring as a lifestyle can get you down when you have other jobs/businesses. So you're right small goals feel like you achieve something every day, plus my dog keeps it chill! Hope you stay well dude.

[@KarlShakur]

Thanks man.

[@Kononiukjacob]

Absolutely loved this video man. It’s motivating to see one of your favourite artists go through similar phases as yourself. It goes to show that people behind screens aren’t just super humans with seemingly infinite motivation and ambition, but instead have lazy and unmotivated days too. I love what you do and for the first time in a long time, I’ve been able to watch something on my phone and actually feel connected. I’d love to see more of you on KZbin and I reckon you deserve a lot more credit! And your photos on Instagram are the bomb brother 👊💣

[@LikeTheGoodStyle]

I love the realness Karl! You're one of my fav people online I've come across. Always keeping it real and your overall attitude is something to learn from, even in a state like this.

[@dna8269]

Sidenote, it'd be dope if you could (eventually lol) do some videos on the business side of things..getting gigs, marketing yourself, website / portfolio/ ig design etc. That would be really helpful coming from someone of your caliber!

[@KarlShakur]

Not a bad idea

[@PrimeArtsStudioPodcast]

I just came across this video today. Honestly, I've just started a KZbin channel, but lately I've ive been feeling like it's too much. But after watching this I realised "u know what Season..? You human bro..." Thanks, ma guy. I know it was 4 years ago, but it helped a lot. I forgive myself...

[@Ayocuanolmos]

Inspiring damn my boy genuine af you the dark skin Chris Burkard , love your work so crispy , your ig is like fresh air ... stay up 🤙🏼

[@UcheEzeoke]

Karlllll!!! Welcome back mate!! #Notificationsquad we back! . Oh yeah Carole Baskin !!!

[@BossPlayaaaaaaaaaaaa]

That’s the feeling I have every time I see a picture of you...comparing killed me years ago. Still respect for speaking out those things

[@oemersu]

This is great! Your light setup looks super dope. Many may not notice, but there’s more work behind the scenes than it seems to be.

[@KarlShakur]

Thanks a ton!

[@ryansmithphotography]

Great video mate and you're soo right we're all in this together and will come out stronger once its over! Just gotta try stay positive and remain doing the things we love. Keep up the good work bro and take care!! 😁

[@devinberube9615]

HES ALIVE! Makes my day when I get an email that you posted.

[@cwaddell171]

It's interesting to see how other people are dealing with this situation. I also can't wait till this is all finally over and travel and borders start opening up again. I travel as much as I can, had a bunch of trips planned, and was finally wanting this to be the year where I focus properly on travel photography/film making. But instead I'm now stuck at home living with my parents, trying to find ways to fill the days - although still stressing about getting money back from all my cancelled bookings (which I do realize is a super lucky situation to be in, if that's kind of the worst that's happened to me when so many people are struggling right now). My previous business had recently died off, so not all that much has really changed for me day to day. But there's plenty of things I could/should be doing. But knowing we likely have to live like this for months kind of makes me feel like why bother, since I've got so much time to fill. I have been slightly more productive recently trying to come up with other ways I can make a living in the meantime, but even still most of the time I just stay up super late watching Netflix/KZbin/TikTok, then sleep away half the day. Being pretty introverted and usually living/working from home, travel was one of the things that always keeps me slightly more sane, with something usually always booked to look forward to and where I would actually meet new people and be more social. I just know that as soon as it's safe to do so, and there aren't too many risk or restrictions. I'm buying the first cheap flight I can to whatever country will let me in. Not only because I will need it after being stuck at home for months. But also as the whole travel industry will desperately need it.

[@Mahjur]

This was definitely needed Karl! Hope everything turns for the better for all of us creators 🙌🏽

[@nicolevincent424]

Hey Karl just wanted to say I think your doing good in quarantine and some times it’s good and fine to take a day or a few days for your self. Don’t beat your self up about it and just take one day at a time.

[@n.sunder4443]

Calming Video. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@EddieFitz7]

It is so good to be true with everyone during this time! I watch all your instagram stories and know that bubbly character your talking about, it won't be too long before you are back out travelling making me incredibly jealous of how you never post a bad photo. Stay safe and look after yourself dude! 👊

[@KarlShakur]

Thank you so much!!

[@Gwayneeee]

Times became weird as heck. We’re all in this together. Totally felt this video. Good job Karl

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

Cheer up, friend, we really will get through this. Btw, I really enjoy watching your videos, thank you for posting again.

[@KarlShakur]

Thank you so much!

[@MichaelMirkes]

that intro was so incredibly dope! amazing stuff bro! lovin your vids

[@KarlShakur]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Axel-gv7li]

I got so excited when I saw a new video from you. Love all your videos

[@wazor3047]

yo bro thanks for this video im right now in exactly same mood than you and i totally understand what you mean you're not alone, i've just discover your channel and i love your content so much really. continue your job is so exeptionnal and so inspirating thank you

[@lubnam4767]

Yay Karl!!!! Stay safe

[@rbleikss]

Thanks Karl! Can't wait for next ones 🙏

[@KarlShakur]

More to come!

[@jaycasejaycase]

Stay positive, homie! 🤘🏽

[@LayedBackCentral]

Man it’s great to hear from you.. I really appreciate this video.. thanks so much for the tips

[@wonderfullymademedia]

Thanks Karl. Part of me is being optimistic because I know that someone else has it worst than I do. Then there is another part of me that is discouraged and upset about this because it has set me back in many ways. But this shall pass!

[@InducingMusic]

Thx brah, you spoke from my heart 😊

[@KarlShakur]

Glad to hear it

[@filibrasil]

thks for all this true... its a hard time to be alive. Lets do it dude!!

[@maximetch9747]

man I am currently watching Breking Bad on netflix during quarantine hahahaha, but also I am currently working on KZbin videos to give some tips of editing on Lightroom (in French). Hope you'll be fine soon dude!

[@AmritSangar]

same with sitting in the sun hahaha that shit is needed!

[@guylonsdale5846]

Carole Baskin killed her husband 😅 Great video Karl and I’m loving your honestly, it’s refreshing! I too haven’t been forgiving enough to myself and I’m starting to realise it’s ok to cut yourself some slack. We’re in a pandemic for god sake!! 🤙🏼

[@SemanticallyObscured]

Can you make a video on the lesser known stuff on traveling like insurance and airport stuff

[@ChieftexxFilms]

Stay motivated bro. We need your content

[@garrettniida116]

Great points man!

[@KarlShakur]

Appreciate it!

[@iovslopes4324]

Brasil here man ✊🏽🇧🇷

[@schoeferfilm]

So true Karl 👏😉👍🏻 we filmmaker should stay together 💪🏼 best cinematic greetings from 🇩🇪

[@KarlShakur]

Thanks

[@MARTINSCHENGEL]

Bro you need more subscribers ❤️ greetings from Germany! Fire Content 🔥

[@KarlShakur]

Big up. Thankyou

[@SUPERGUSTL490]

Thanks for that video! :)

[@Khaleed2380]

Yo Shakur.! What's good when is our next video dropping can't wait for it ..just no I can't stop sharing yo videos

[@ericgonza8085]

bruh youve got banana bread but here in spain every single person is doing a fucking carrot cake, btw thank for the video man!

[@titouan7425]

Intro is dope lol

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

2:27 this channel should have way more female followers. Do know that we need all those videos you haven't put out, please! The hilarious video you're talking of came into my recommended list and I ignored it. I'm going back to watch it.

[@zure9295]

The end killed me 😂😂😂

[@JdotStarr]

I like these transparent videos ❤👊🏾💯⭐

[@BrandonShi]

Bro I swear we live the same lives. Damn banana breads

[@OmarOmar-268]

2021

[@iamvalmira]

can you teach us how to make gluten-free banana bread? i’m sure you’re an amazing chef • xo

[@KarlShakur]

hahahahahahahahahhaa

[@Markobreezy]

My productivity is at an all time low

[@titouan7425]

First one bro

[@roxcontreras9964]

'carole baskin killed her husband'

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσούγερας]

Isn't it really frustrating knowing that you are allowed to go out interact with others etc but feeling insecure ti do that?!😑

[@IAF1900]

lol karl getting borred 😂 that's unusual

[@朱绎达]

Cheer up bro it’ll pass

[@titouan7425]

Maybe you are the only one strugglin😂 No just joking man we are all concerned

[@francescadiana]

That one hit hard 😂