How the internet kills your creativity (and what to do about it)

[@nawaldoghri]

“your hobbies don’t need to be your jobbies” that’s the Aussieest sentence I’ve ever heard! 🙌✨

[@iron.emu111]

I loved that! Then the finger guns, Haha. This dude is hilarious sometimes.

[@nawaldoghri]

@@iron.emu111 the finger guns are everything haha

[@vinylhedgehog5574]

Haha in Scotland a jobby means a turd. So that would read very differently here!

[@nawaldoghri]

@@vinylhedgehog5574 🤣🤣🤣

[@StephenBoothUK]

@@vinylhedgehog5574 same in much of the rest of the UK, mostly due to Scottish comedians using it.

[@Fumnanya]

I get demotivated when I go on pinterest or instagram and see so many beautiful clothing that makes me feel like what I sew is not nice enough. Seeing too much of other people's work is not always inspiring.

[@rebeccaugolini1605]

And you are probably seeing the BEST thing that person made, not all the dozens of pieces they've made that were "meh". The internet is a highlight reel

[@aleoroh]

You can decide whether you think "I will never be as good as them" or "One day I will be as good as them". And also like Boris the cat said: No one is posting their failures.

[@lizardstew]

I feel the same way about things I see on instagram. Like, dang, I had the same idea but they did it first. Which then leads me to feel like a failure because I've been inactive in my own work.

[@knvs2931]

This is so true, but you can consider another viewpoint: Are you going to give up and not be as good at them because they feel like miles ahead of you? If so, then it might not be your kind of thing... yet.

[@masonridgewell8063]

its called jealousy you're a jealous person.

[@Carla-nb4mo]

I love this realistic positivity, it’s so so refreshing and really makes me feel like I’ve gained something from the internet haha!

[@MB-um6ok]

literally

[@charliedays]

Yes, but the irony is that he "still showed the video through the Internet," so...😂

[@helenalderson6608]

I love the way you identify, summarize, and list main concepts. This is a massive strength. Thanks

[@thatssoairee]

The ADHD dream. Lol

[@idontknow-hw7gu]

i find the volume of artists on instagram and constant discovery of new artists makes me expand my mind on what i like but also keeps me in a constant state of imposter syndrome and i feel ill never be good enough

[@alessazoe]

plus: omg, there are SO MANY great people out there, the art space is crowded, how could I ever find a niche in there for me, how will I ever get noticed? humans are made for a max of 150 people each one knows, so having access to thousands and millions of other lives just knocks us out.

[@missioncodez]

@@alessazoe Great point. Before the internet, outside of select professions, most people lived their lives really only experiencing and meaningfully-interacting with a roomful of people their entire lives. They mostly met people through work, school, or family. The rest was mainly happenstance.

[@MariannesStudio]

Yeah. Completely relate with that. It's overwhelming how many incredibly talented people are out there, and how many people seem to use social media "right" or effortlessly. But it's not the full picture 🖤

[@itemreceived2283]

Dear Lucy! I read your post and it's the same with me: Never be good enough or like "I'll never be that good in colouring like them" The everytime comparing is a real poison! Sometime you overlook the fact, that you lost control of the app, it controls you, that's what I now recognise! But don't give up on drawing! It's such a wonderful hobby : ) shopping paper or other drawing stuff, it's like heaven if you have good art shops : )

[@Meppity]

I’ve become so much happier after abandoning Instagram!! Becoming a slave to the algorithm absolutely destroyed my sense of self for a while. I felt most of the creativity killers you spoke of. I also haven’t posted to KZbin in a long time - it’s hard to not feel the pressure to post but it’s given me the space to work on large scale projects that are important to me :) I’ll be back, but in the meantime, I’m taking care of my mental and creative health.

[@krabatnightmare]

Oh hey Meppity! 😃 I've been following you on Insta, your art is so unique and inspired me a lot. I noticed you not posting anymore, and honestly, I feel you. I had also started an art account, but after only 1 year of posting art, I felt even more bad about myself and my skills.. I've been comparing myself to other artists and friends, which killed my creativity even more and made me think "why bother"? Why continue? I've been taking a long break from social media, and I feel now I'm doing better and have started making art again, but for myself, just for enjoyment, and not thinking about the validation I sought all the time on Insta. Sorry, I'm rambling, and English isn't my first language. 😅 I hope you're doing better!

[@veronica-uj9qw]

anya!! i miss lurking around during your lives and fiddlin around while you draw, but take alllll the time you need love we’ll always be around 💛⭐️

[@Artbug]

Im still in instagram, but only post every week or two when i have art i want to post. I dont care about the algorithm. I have a few hundred followers of people i know are interested in my work (does insta ever show my pics to them? Who knows! I just post to have my art up)

[@dewyydreams]

Truly. Making art feels so much better without the pressure of likes and like he said the jealousy is an ugly factor that sneaks in ur mind sometimes and I so hate that it made me feel that way. So I also decided to take a break and I'm doing so much better 🥺❤️. I love this channel. Great content and Imma pre-order as soon as I get my paycheck 😁😁

[@lalamagbuhat2162]

I love the bravery of being vulnerable here. The acceptance and admittance that you need a break. That is empowering and freeing. Makes me feel like I did the right thing deleting Instagram, too, for a breath of fresh and real air. ;)

[@vickigregory709]

I like the phrase “When the student is ready, the teacher will come.” This is what I feel happened when I came across your channel. You really speak to the internal disquiet we don’t always have words for. Thank you for your honesty and insights!!

[@lemmings6516]

Also being scared of getting cancelled is a total killer of creativity. I feel like in some spaces there is no room for constructive discussion you are praised or cancelled immediately

[@MugiHours]

This. I've seen some amazing artists get their reputation trashed overnight on social media over this and often the "cancelling" is a misunderstanding, a lie or something small blown out of proportion. It might be hard, but as creators we will just need to do our best to ignore it. The "cancel-happy" types aren't our target audience anyway ((they are but a very loud and obnoxious minority)) and the people who genuinely enjoy our work will understand our side of the issue and stay. This is definitely a hostile time to be a creative sharing your work online, though...

[@Noelciaaa]

Yep.... this is my biggest problem. These days it feels that even if I only draw flowers, plants, nature, i might still get cancelled D:. Really made me not want to post anything anymore. And not posting leads to less motivation on putting more energy into smth, nothing more than doodles, rough sketches, since I kind of do draw energy from feedback, I wish to bring joy or comfort, understanding, something with my art....

[@nezunish-2-824]

You can blame Twitter for it . It kinda ironic since there a also really talented artist on it but man , twitter bring the worst out of people , or even other media social

[@aspenmp4222]

This is actually my main concern like ppl will cancel you for no reason is something I do not want

[@teddybear127pow]

Very much this! I’ve seen amazing creators getting bullied out of a community and/or deleting all their works because it was deemed problematic and, regardless of whether I liked them or not, this deliberate ostracism of creatives who make content outside what is deemed “acceptable” is a growing problem in the creative community

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

SO, ever since your journaling video, I've been journaling everyday. I've been using two of the techniques you listed and I have seen a noticeable change in both my attitude, and my productivity. I've also been able to identify a couple things I was doing regularly that were in the "worst version of me" category that I've been able to decrease dramatically. So, fist bump/hugs to you and thank you.

[@samanthascott6231]

Me too! I've been doing the daily reflections every night and just journaling in general. I also got the book "the happiness trap" and have been doing the exercises in there. Reccomend it :)

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

@@samanthascott6231 I'll check it out for sure

[@ashleybursch2804]

which video was it?

[@scout6388]

@@ashleybursch2804 the video before this one edit: titled "The Journalling Techniques that Changed My Life"

[@madwilliamflint]

Every day? That's badass. o7

[@juditsite]

Hey Cam!! Sorry a bit of a ramble coming up 😅 I am 5 years younger than you and have always been a massive Internet and KZbin freak. The Internet has always been my main source of inspiration to develop my own creativity, and even a huge part of my personality. However, for quite a handful of years now, I haven’t really found anyone’s content to absolutely “obsess over” as I used to when I was a bit younger, and I was kinda sad that I didn’t really have anyone’s content to really REALLY look forward to anymore, no one that I strongly related to and kinda looked up to.. which led me to think maybe I’d just outgrown this new era of the Internet … but then I got Covid (all good now!! 👍🏿🤠) and had the time to question my current life 1837 times a day, one of them with a hat-hairlined guy describing so SSSSSSsssssssO accurately the pressure of feeling behind in life… and now here I am, journalling for my deathbed self to feel accomplished, and wishing to grow into being as creative, self-aware and overall just kind and nice as you seem to be (in my own way of course)!! So yea. Just wanted to say thank u for being someone to look up to in this weird, weirddDdd times. For what you do, and for how you do it. You are really putting some warmth and hope back into people’s hearts man!! Much love from the Basque Country, Spain! ✌🏿💛

[@MikeCrocker]

Haha you sound awesome, best of luck on your creative journey!

[@juditsite]

@@MikeCrocker thank you so much Mike!! :-)))))

[@lauravsthepage]

Something I have found when I started seriously limiting my online time, while I am exposed to significantly less content now day to day, I do find myself feeling more impressed and excited about the stuff I stumble across. I think many of us are just getting so over stimulated by all the content being thrown at us 24/7.

[@gastalini]

@@lauravsthepage yes I just came to the same conclusion when I think about all the dopamine we release on the internet, real life feels so numbed and toned down to me. The part where you describe the new excitment can be connected to the reduction of constant dopaminerelease. Thank you very much for all your comments, bc they made me realize how much Im feeling stuck and what I can change. ☺️

[@chrismusto5624]

Dude, my creativity has been absolutely squashed for a good while now and the constant, subliminal hum of "if you don't have an audience, it's not worth doing" is definitely a big part of that. So thanks for putting words to some vague feelings that have been low-key bothering me for a while. Hopefully this counts towards your positive comments metric.

[@DJNightshiftMoondai]

Saaaame! Seems like it doesn't matter what I do if there's not someone to see it

[@GodModeMaker]

This is the best video you've made and it'll definitely change my life. I've been trying to not sketch because it "won't make me money". I'll start removing scroll time and start sketching in free time! Thanks a lot man! I hope you have a good day!!

[@volodyadykun6490]

I agree, and we'll give all super comments you need if it helps

[@violetqueen450]

I've been recommending your channel to friends. I RARELY do that. I'm doing it because you are honest, compassionate, funny, and your observations and suggestions always make so much sense! Keep it up 👍❤️☺️

[@charliedays]

He's the first popular KZbinr that doesn't annoy the heck out of me because of his talking speed. Many of those will say so much nonsense in between in the comedy sense, and I hate it with a passion. Not even funny! His content has to be the most valuable regarding life!🤗

[@apollofateh324]

How tf did you expect to improve without sketching? 😭😭😭

[@GalaxyInfernoCodes]

"1 for me, 1 for them" is a great idea. I love how that allows for both without making one of them feel selfish or stupid, it just allows both ways of creating their space. Thank you for this video!

[@ArtisticHH57]

This video perfectly sums up why I love KZbin, but don’t like the Internet for the most part.

[@microwaveengineer6681]

God that screen time chart was a punch in the face.. a much needed one.

[@HeyJanaebers]

When you said “your hobbies don’t need to be your jobbies” the internal applause I heard in my mind was giving a standing ovation. Thank you! New subscriber and I enjoy your content, especially me as an artist trying to build up my skills again!✨

[@Matt-wq2uz]

After a terrible break up earlier this year, and falling in to a terrible depression hole, I've struggled with alot of different stuff, and your weekly/ consistent videos have really helped me think and changed my mindset of getting back on track and being creative again and focusing on good things. Thanks man, you're truly fantastic.

[@chayanemvie2970]

Send u love and support 💗

[@taurohnyt617]

you can get out of the hole and climb a mountain afterwards. Believe in yourself

[@KarlaTheProblemChild]

i just wanna say that literally every video of yours gives me life and ever since i found your channel i am truly regarding my creative side in just the way it exists after years of trying to become a musician "like you're supposed to", now i'm just embracing my knowledge and the way my brain works and it has been marvelous! you have put into words so many thoughts i had but couldn't quite give them shape. it really feels like you're my pal giving me advice, such an honest person with amazing energy! i look up to that!

[@mariejia6079]

holy cow that 'days waisted on the phone' chart really got me, I shall never forget this, forever engraved in my mind, aaaaaa moment of clarity, now imma go and draw the hentai story I've had on my list to do things since like forever, im doing this yessss

[@ZurditaDinamita]

You've remind me that animation with the supporting wolf and the artist who wanted to draw dicks. Thanks lol

[@mariejia6079]

@@ZurditaDinamita u r welcome :D

[@uwukween]

I really like to see your finished work hehe uwu

[@gabrielbruce1977]

Night Mind posted a thread about this, but I'll summarize with the four words he opened with. "Numbers are killing us". The constant drive to make new content, to see numbers go up, to keep numbers going up, is forcing creatives to take up the same grind that many of them left other jobs over.

[@nowarm]

"you don't have to want to" THanks a lot Mr.struthless. You really show me that I can change my mindset and my life.

[@Katsinum]

I subscribed to you about 2 weeks ago after binge watching a lot of your videos. Since then I've spread a lot of your ideas among my circle and told them about you. This is my first time being this early and I just wanna let you know: I can relate to you on so many levels in so many of your videos it's both scary and wholesome. I'm glad to have come across this type of content and I'm all on board. Best wishes from Hungary!

[@DakotaLameHumor]

Dude! You have brought so much positivity into my life! My girlfriend and I have both been going through this crazy transitional phase, and we both watch you to keep our heads on straight, we are both creatives so you have inspired us both so much in that realm as well, you are a special dude and we appreciate your presence on the internet !! Much love

[@SuperSimpleComedy]

"your hobbies don't need to be your jobies" HOLY SHART!!! So great! I always say "We weren't born to be merchants" Solid gold as always dude! Thank you

[@matthewswan108]

Your openness about your personal journey has been an absolutely godsend. Thank you for the time you put into this and your art. As an artist that struggles with just about every subject you've covered, it is heartening to hear it from others. Keeps me from feeling like I'm alone. Keep it up! You're killing it. Cheers!

[@thecenterpeace4401]

I just love you. Thank you. I just bought a new journal and started the first few pages off with your journaling exercise tips. You really help me to practice breaking my overanalyzed mental storms into bite sized pieces. What a gift you have been to me. Thank you for always bringing your most raw and positive self. More if this on the interwebs please. Bless you 🙏🏼🌼🦋

[@violetqueen450]

Yes. What this person said.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Love the line "overanaylized mental storms" ! #Relatable !

[@jakepatterson185]

Oh man. Your insights in and of themselves are always powerful, but what really motivates me is your genuine concern for people. It’s almost palpable how much you care about others and that’s the main that keeps me watching your videos. I feel like you care about ME haha :,) big thanks!

[@davidmenke7552]

Jesus Christ I freaking love this guy. Everything I need to hear as an artist right now.

[@aaronsymmons7086]

"Hobbies don't always need to be jobies" I love that 😂 I was lucky enough to realise that when I was younger. Sometimes hobbies and interests/pashions are just too risky to invest into becoming a career and it's good to have a long, hard, logical think about the idea. The good thing about keeping it a hobby is you will always enjoy it, it won't inevitably become a chore like it would if you made it your career.

[@carynbotha6809]

thank you, this is really helpful. I've never liked the "just don't use social media" approach but rather learning how to use it positively.

[@fixation2145]

Thank you for offering a realistic perspective rather than just “cut out” the internet/social media like most self gurus preach. Very refreshing.

[@BlundergirlGalaxina]

And it doesn sound like a shoddy guilt trip

[@LaMontagneArt]

Fifty year old self-employed artist in Canada, been doing the art for a living thing full-time for 16 years.. In case you're ever having one of those days where YOU wonder about your worth, I seek out your videos whenever I'm feeling lost and pointless in my work. Too much comparison on social, too much time alone in the office, too much time in my head, ad nauseam. And you always help me reset a little and get me back in the lane. So keep doing what you're doing as long as you want to. You're reaching people who need to hear it. And thank you!

[@PamelaCarey]

This is so well said! I love the part where you broke down how many years we spend scrolling or online. And it’s true that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when we want to make changes like this. As usual you’ve given a hopeful outlook for something that can be viewed very negatively, such as spending a lot of time online and how that makes us feel. 😊

[@mandzimation]

i haven't posted a video in 3 months because of moving house, which is a major life adjustment of course, yet for some reason my brain is like "wow you're lazy why don't you have another video up by now". it feels like a constant race sometimes to "please the algorithm" instead of uploading content that i want when i want. so thanks so much for this as always. i love every single one of your videos & they really help encourage me to keep going on my path. i'm still a very small youtuber but the pressure has already begun and your videos help me take a second to breathe & remind myself i'm doing the best i can. much love!

[@idunablack2592]

Honestly, thank you. I really like this 50/50 rule. It's great. And that book, I gotta admit that this is the first time that I actually did (pre)order something from a KZbin I like (didn't even buy something from my very favourite one) so, I got high expectations, but I'm also sure your book will meet them and go beyond. Very excited to receive it soon! Your videos are wonderful

[@myriaddreams]

ah, I love this video! Thank you! I do claytons style social media now. A bit of a scroll every few days on the lap top only, and rarely post. Big change from sharing my upcycled clothing and life in various forms online for 20+ years. Next minute, I am painting. I didn't know I was arty like that. It's been so refreshing to do life and now art, without the compulsion to constantly share with everyone. It's astounding what comes out when I tell myself it's only for me to see.

[@lunamoor]

I needed this video. I started posting tiktoks in late 2019 for fun, now currently have over 80K on there, which I appreciate, but my mental health (and even my physical health) is being consumed by it. I just scroll mindlessly for hours (syd lockdown doesn't help). I've always been creative, I'm a singer & song writer, I draw and create, I'm a makeup artist and I started to feel like if I'm not making content or showing my audience then what's the point? When the reality is I should be doing things for myself, and remember to put the phone down and pick up the guitar again. for me

[@mrs.quills7061]

Consistency pressure is a huge one for me!! I used to feel like I need to post everything all the time. I run a small art shop online and my socials are about my art, so it’s disappointing when I see a dip in views because I took a few weeks off. But I need to because social media has become a huge distraction and time water in my life lately. You’re so right about people sacrificing their real life for an online one, that was happening to me and burning me out. It wasn’t right. I take breaks and it’s like I’ll post when I’m damn well ready to post. No matter what we do the algorithm doesn’t always have our best interests, so there’s no point of pleasing it. You’re also so right that the internet can also foster creativity. I find that when I’m on KZbin, it’s very inspiring and not a time killer. I often come here to learn or find focusing music, but things like IG I can end up in a time warp and lose my sense of time. Or it puts me in a cynical mindset… I often just uninstall those apps to take a break and come back when I’m ready. Things like my podcasts and KZbin though, well I keep because they’ve been keeping me focused on where I want to go. For me, other networks are just a way to share my life or what I’m working on but they can be way too addictive!!

[@marksergi9320]

This video caught me at the right time, in the midst of my self doubtful relationship between analytics and creating. Appreciate you ever so man, keep up the phenomenal work.

[@lizzywatercolor5647]

dude, your channel is just one of those that I don't skip whenever a new video pops up. You have this great ability to put complicated feelings and concepts into short and clear statements. Cherish that

[@dee-uv7rs]

I absolutely detest the compliment of making our hobbies into jobbies, it’s such a surface level compliment and it’s become a go-to thing to say. It’s like, I appreciate that you think my art/baking skills are good enough to make profit out of, but that’s not the reason why I enjoy doing it.

[@link1864]

I think youre overinterpreting. Nobody assumed you do your thing because you can make money from it. Thats on you. I do undestand you tho. Its a very lame compliment, especially if youve heard it enough times. I think its a common association for people: hobby --> money. Maybe because they have a boring job themselves and project their idea of making money from their hobby on you.

[@Dicen_Delirio]

Every time I watch a video of yours, my perception shifts ever so slightly, and often they leave me thinking for days and filling pages off my journal, discovering stuff about myself...I think that's pretty awesome

[@theravenk1ng570]

Watching this at 5am (I haven't been to sleep yet,) and yet it's so relevant. Being in lockdown should afford me loads of time to just write my dang book. But I just can't seem to get into the mindset and so I find myself sinking into this mindset that I'm spinning my wheels and I could be so much happier and more productive if I just buckled down and fought the monkeys (I finished a 120-something chapter manga over 5 hours because I sank my teeth into it and once I start I can't stop.) It's funny how Cam's videos always seem to show up when I'm about to sink back into that mindset. Just when I need them. Thanks man. I'll fight my monkeys. But for now, I think I'll sleep.

[@d.k.williams2546]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I was watching a bunch of videos of how to make and grow an art career and was getting more and more discouraged and sad with every video. Then I found this one. Not only did you cheer me up but you gave me my confidence back to just keep trying and just be happy. Thank you so much and hope your day is just as happy and wonderful as you. God bless. - a fan.😊

[@augusteliute]

you are one of my favorite creators. you inspire me to change my mindset and help me discover ways in which i want to communicate on the internet. it’s kind of like a consistent coaching/therapy/self-development session. thanks a lot! you are definitely doing great things. i have to say that i would probably write this comment under each of your videos but you teach me to spend time only on the most important things haha. keep in mind, i support your every video!

[@jessomaxxhiato4474]

I love this. I've actually cut off all social media a couple weeks ago and just that has helped me so much with my self-improvement. I haven't had the thought of opening Instagram at all and it gave me a reason to just keep working on personal projects instead of just scrolling for hours.

[@spyscy]

This was fantastic!!! I consider myself someone who thinks about stuff deep and often so it’s unusual to hear new ideas or concepts that I agree with that I haven’t though of yet, but you always bring a new perspective that I’m like “oh yeah, of course, why didn’t I think of that”. I love the one for me, one for the masses approach, I’ll have to think on that one. Keep it up!

[@madisonprice9835]

I've been beating myself up so much over the past year or so, when in reality I'm doing just fine. Your videos give me a lot of motivation! Thanks Struthless for taking the time to give us all the content that we need, along with good life advice!!

[@rmrart934]

I never been so early but love your videos and wisdom, keep going!

[@SuzetteMorrow]

This is your super positive comment! Your videos are being the change. Good stuff on the interweb! Thank you for being willing to do all the planning, camera work, editing and posting for hundreds of thousands of people to benefit. You are walking the talk my internet friend.

[@jeremyk9400]

Would have liked to see you explore the desire for audiences a bit more. I imagine it's closely related to the desire to make money and probably because we all think more hobby time = more happy time, until it's not.

[@Maerahn]

I saw a previous video of yours on this subject, which I loved and left a comment on, bemoaning my struggle with my own creativity process on my w-i-p. Following watching this one, I liked again, subscribed to your channel and - after a LONG time! - finally decided to print out all of the work I've done on my novel so far, just to see what it looked like in actual paper-volume. It's galvanised me quite a bit, because, even though I wish it was way more, I'm actually surprised how much I HAVE written. But a lot of the reason I haven't is because I'm standing in my own way; I'm so busy thinking "What if nobody notices its existence, and it just vanishes into some big, black void of indifference? What if I can't make the follow-up work after all, or the one after that - what if I end up in the George RR Martin Zone of Being Too Bamboozled To Finish My Own Book Series? (Sorry, George - love your work, and no wish to throw shade, but... you can't blame us for hypothesising.) When all I SHOULD be concentrating on at this stage is *finishing the damn book I'm writing* - the rest of that other stuff is over a bridge I'm not even close to crossing yet. And yeah, my 'solution' to these doubts and fears has been 'procrast-internet-ating' (wow. that's a new word nobody wanted or needed, but hey...!)

[@milaeos]

Oh I love that!! Also, the less people spend time on their phones to, let's say, make art and share it, the more content we're going to get but less and less people to see it because they're busy creating instead of scrolling... I feel like having massive audiences for everyone isn't compatible with a healthy happy society who doesn't spend days on their phones, you know what I mean? Sometimes everything just feel pointless 😊

[@LizBroekhuyse]

Your mention of comments made me realise how much I appreciate your videos, they’re consistently a motivating force for my creativity. So just wanted to leave a comment and say thank you!

[@Timid_Nymph]

This topic has been on my mind for years and I'm very happy you've talked about this! I've wanted to turn my "hobbies into a jobby" but the pressure of the internet KILLS my creativity. Anxiety and depression always takes over and I don't have the mental energy to make anything. I'll be active online trying to grow a following but I most of the time I get burnt out and start over (deleting posts or KZbin videos). I took a break from making anything or posting anything until recently. I've been making a lot of art but I haven't shared anything yet I'm afraid of getting stuck in that loop again. I really want to turn my passion into a career, but is it possible with out being constantly active online? Or is my want for a career with my passions just something I've been conditioned to want because of the internet? Just random thoughts I wanted to share. I feel like a lot of people could be in the same boat as me.

[@emilybuckley4821]

Those stats about phone screen time 🤯🤯🤯 I think if more of us acknowledged how much time we spent scrolling, we’d be a bit more proactive in curating what we see! Thank you for the reminder!

[@lamechannelboring4008]

I want more of these types of video.

[@holocoffin]

This video was really reassuring. Social media has been really negatively impacting my mental health. It feels like the more I'm away from it, the more I can heal.

[@sDuAvTaTjAe]

I've stopped making video esseys to make shorts and reels Didn't even realise that till i thought about it right now

[@goldberry5384]

I've been going through some shit for awhile.. your words have been helping me pull myself out of it. Keep staying sparkly man 💛

[@violetqueen450]

Yes! Same here. I stumbled across this man at a very low. About a week ago and I am feeling so much better. His honesty and wisdom was the boost I needed.

[@LYFEMarketingAtlanta]

0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Part 1: Definitions 1:19 - Part 2: The Context 2:08 - Part 3: What does creativity killing look like? 2:15 - Creativity Killer 1: Pleasing the algorithm 2:27 - Creativity Killer 2: Pleasing followers 2:50 - Creativity Killer 3: The consistency pressure 3:03 - Creativity Killer 4: The pressure to grow an audience 3:35 - Creativity Killer 5: That negative metrics mean negative creativity 3:50 - Creativity Killer 6: Jealousy 4:14 - Creativity Killer 7: The pressure to turn your creativity into a career 4:42 - Creativity Killer 8: Hijacking your thoughts 4:56 - Creativity Killer 9: Cynicism 5:11 - Creativity Killer 10: Hijacking your time 5:41 - Part 4: What to do about it 5:58 - Recognise all the ways that the internet grows your creativity 6:50 - Use the internet right 7:30 - The 'one for me, 1 for them' rule 8:16 - Take the pressure off metrics 8:54 - Be the change that you wish to see on the internet 9:48 - Outro

[@tiffsterritoryonyoutube]

I always start your videos like “im gonna listen while i cook/work/clean/eat”…. Then I pause cause I gotta focus and take notes. You always drop gems💎 keep it coming!

[@jerishull1860]

I get SOOOO much out of your videos! You don't ramble on and on. You have a point and you make it. You are also positive and uplifting and grounded all at the same time. I really look forward to seeing what you have to say. Thank you! So great to hear you have a book.

[@claracruz7986]

This video was a warm hug, like an older brother sitting beside you after you burnout, giving pats on the back and advices. Helpful, realistic, logical and understanding. Thanks mate.

[@shiloh1943]

thank you Campbell! I listen to your content almost daily and feel like I’m hangin’ with a mate over meals. always perks me up and encourages me to face my day (and it’s realistic problems) with greater clarity and compassion for myself and those around me. thank you for sowing that “change” into the internet!

[@kateribarry]

Dude, I come back to your videos time and time again. I don't wait for KZbin to suggest them, I seek you out. I don't always have the stamina to search for something rather than letting KZbin pull me all over the place, but you have valuable thoughts to share and I'm so thankful I can always come back to them. ❤️

[@kahlameguzzi6569]

I never comment on the web, but I really need you to know, that I’m glad people like you exist. 💙

[@LaytonObserves]

Thank you for making this. You effectively amplified the reassurance and compassion you got from that written Instagram post to thousands more. And, as a creative, your examples felt really relatable. In the back of my mind, I know there are thousands of people out there with my same conundrums, but it's just good to see and hear those struggles localised within other specific people. Sanity, restored.

[@dflates]

I really appreciate that you define your terms and acknowledge the context/limitations before you lay out your arguments. This is SO important to having a good discussion and giving problems the nuance they deserve.

[@heiressofmusic]

The "1 for me, 1 for them" point blew my mind. It makes perfect sense!

[@cloudkaki]

I suffer with this killing creativity thing for a long time now and finally a video like yours could help me to use the internet in a better way! Thanks a lot for that and keep going 🙌🏻

[@beyondthebop]

A positive comment for you (n obit honestly, this is what I think): I really appreciate how blunt you are. You never sugar coat anything but speak your mind instead and present things in an honest and funny way. Your videos really helped me see the essential. We actually need to be brutally honest to ourselves in order to grow.

[@theprincessed]

I love nail art as a hobby and I'm fairly okay at it and I constantly get told to do it as a job! UGH. So I know those feelings well. Also allowing time for the Internet has definitely recently given me creativity back, so this video really resonated with me 🥰

[@Knottynubian]

These videos are so heaven sent. Thank you so much ! Had fallen into another creative rut with legit being stuck between a rock (the algorithm) and a hard place (my creativity). The 1 for me and 1 for them concept is genius and will be applied from here on out for me ❣️

[@ingrydrios]

i just deleted a bunch of lines here that weren't taking me anywhere. but to be honest, just wanna thank you. with everything that's going on in the world, it's incredibly comforting to feel less alone. i hope your days are filled with smiles from the people you love. take care.

[@Flufmysterable]

I love how you put it smack bang in the centre and outlined how the internet is awesome whilst also recognising and acknowledging its flaws/limitations 💖 fab video

[@emilym4081]

I will say, for how much I stress over the internet it’s given me a lot in return. This is a really great way to manage two sides of the same coin, so thank you for the tips. Your advice seems to always be spot on for me!

[@Spartan_1_17]

Well said. I'm working on curating the Internet for my needs and wants and removing everything that is distracting and kills me mental stability/creativity/thinking. Love your videos bro, it always hits deep in a such a fun and friendly manner. Keep being you.

[@sydneybeaa]

'Be the change you want to see' incredible quote, thank you

[@DrawingsFromAnna]

omg that text about how daily screen time accumulates is TERRIFYING! Also I really like the '1 for me, 1 for them' idea, I'm going to try and use that from now on :)

[@sarahhunter2088]

You’re my fave to come watch and find inspiration for on KZbin. (So thank you!) I was in an accident about 10 years ago and have been in recovery since and a lot of ‘myself’ has gone MIA since then. When I 1st watched you it struck such a significant cord because a lot of what you were sharing- your ideas, insights, observations, realisations and processes- were where my head had been or flicked a switch of myself that I had been before the accident (and for about the 1st 4 years when things got pretty derailed). I am about a decade older than you and that in itself kind of makes sense to me so it often feels like being given back a part of myself. There’s the added bonus that watching ones that are about concepts that were not really that relevant a decade ago- like the prevalence of social media and the impact it has had on society- gives me a good frame work to help me organise my thoughts about it(because organisation of everything has been one of the biggest challenges to work with) which is awesome. So I am utterly grateful and very inspired by watching your work and seeing you on your ‘life adventure’ journey. Oh, and just as something relevant to this post, struggling to be creatively inspired having always been a designer(+ writer) I came across was the idea that for inspiration you need to have exposure(to what your interested in or to figure out what interests you) and that you need to be actively engaged. To act on what has caught your interest, even if it is jotting something down or consciously taking a snapshot and put it somewhere not just leave it in your phone’s photo album. Which made so much sense to me. Social media is such a passive way to see things and any inspiration is there and gone if you don’t act on it. Curiosity is fundamental part of being inspired and with such an assault by so much has quashed people’s curiosity. Without curiosity do you know what you actually want? Or even who you are? Or what you even want?

[@ravioliepigram]

You are seriously my favorite KZbinr right now. Everything about your videos are so spot on and they leave me in such a better, clearer state of mind. Thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@MARTIN-jg6gn]

This has been the most honest, helpful and realistic video I have watched in over 3 years. Thank you so much for this, I want to be in the real world and being creative like when I was younger. And this starts with deleting all social media’s. Hope to be a new/real man in months to come 😊✊🏼

[@wenwilloughby8197]

In an internet rife with people negatively affecting everyone else (like dirty factories polluting the air we share), your videos are like a lovely little forest oasis, constantly pumping out oxygen and niceness. And not just feel-good aphorisms either, but immediately useable, and useful, Good Stuff. Watching one of these is like a happy course correction for my mental health. I appreciate these so much, thank you. ♥

[@TenaciousSLG]

I love not only the content and the way you present it, but especially your honesty. Admitting that you aren't always able to do the things you suggest takes the pressure off of us viewers when trying them! Thank you for the great info and videos.

[@Entity9009]

This is real positivity. Not the fake and overly gross positivity I see a lot but logical, realistic positivity. Such an amazing refresh I needed this video today 🙌

[@alexscott3971]

I just discovered you today. Been watching all your videos, one after another. You are like a lighthouse for wisdom and good advice. One thing I don't see too often on KZbin is the tuber's actual human compassion shine through, but with you that's obvious. Subbed!

[@serabera3958]

i've never read a book in my life but when i found out you made a book.. i knew that THIS is the book i've been waiting for my entire life.

[@maddywalker3154]

The feelings you describe after seeing that post are what I feel after watching your videos! Thank you 🤍😌

[@hitthebottlepolishes9617]

"one post for me, one for them"! I'm a slave to posting what I think people want to see! This helps a lot, thank you!!

[@cancelmesenpai]

The way you talk about these issues and the way you relay information just hits so different from literally everyone else. Suffering from depression and social anxiety as a creative, your channel has been an absolute blessing and I am so grateful for what you do here. I love seeing the growth you have gone through (and still grow through) and appreciate the time that you take to actually reach out and help others. Your videos have impacted me a lot and I hope others can genuinely say the same. I hope the best for everyone here and I hope we all find what we’re looking for and that we all continue to find value in our lives as well as ourselves ❤️

[@maybayberry]

i feel like of i binge watch all of this channel's videos my life will magically fix itself

[@winoavanhattum2932]

Hi Cam! I wouldn’t call myself a creative so I didn’t think this video would really be of much interest to me. But watching it, I still found it super relatable! You seem like such a chill dude and you’re by far my favourite youtuber. Keep doing what you do, you’re super inspirational!

[@trudystephens8793]

I don't think there is a single video of yours that doesn't resonate with me! Thank you so much for making these (and everything else you create). I'm so keen for your book, and you bet I pre-ordered that thing as soon as you announced it!!

[@kurtisgrainger79]

bro youre the man! out of all the fullas ive found on the internet this lockdown ive clicked with your vids the most cos its so relatable and practical, inspired me to get back working on my terrible art skills and has got me back to feeling like my old self after a pretty heinous time in my life, churr!

[@vittoriaharitos8007]

These videos are part of my mourning routine. I am a creative and it can be so hard to stay positive and move forward. I always leave these videos feeling better, capable, and positive. For that, I cannot thank you enough. Basically your killing it, much love ❤️

[@serei_oque_serei]

You know the video is good when you aren't an English Native Speaker but still try to watch the whole video despite the struggle to understand, but the content is too good to give up. 🙇🏿‍♂️👏👏👏 🇧🇷

[@schmebbs11]

As one who is working to spend more time being creative and less time death scrolling, I really appreciated this video!

[@dmcardello]

dude your videos are genius, and exactly what I need right now -- got sober last year and am growing into a new role . . . thank you!

[@anthonyfen-chong5557]

While internet occupies such a big part of our lives, I haven't seen that much education around how to use your phone/internet instead of letting it use you. Thanks for that, I really feel better watchin your vids