A Procrastinator's Guide to Finishing Things

[@struthless]

Yoooo! Thanks so much for watching! Just thought I'd write out the actionable parts of this video in full, to make it super practical: The Quantity over Quality technique: 1. If you're suck on trying to crack the perfect idea, shift your brief to just coming up with 30* average ideas (*adjust number accordingly). 2. Give yourself a time limit to do this in 3. Get cracking The idea is that we're trying to decrease our creative inhibitions and access the Flow State. Usually through quantity we can find quality. So for me, when I sit and come up with 40 ideas, usually 5 of those are okay. Basically: quantity leads to quality Rewards: • This is the idea that you motivate yourself with a reward for finishing Distraction Detoxes and Lockboxes • If the thing that gets between you and the finish line is distractions, you can forcibly remove them in a number of ways. For me, my phone is the biggest one, so I have a lockbox that I put it in. Other ideas in this realm are deleting social media apps and turning off wifi if you're not doing an internet-based project. Artificial Deadlines • This is where you set yourself a deadline in order to manufacture deadline energy: the motivation that comes when you need to finish work by a certain day. Accountability Partner • This is when you tell a friend "I will get this much of my project done today. Hold me accountable." And then they hold you to that standard. NOTE: if you're looking for an accountability partner, I have a whole accountability partner chat in my discord: discord.gg/y7jJGBRUJ3 the good people here will hold you accountable to finishing things Finish Tiny Things to Build Up The Muscle • This is where you finish little things around the house or in your daily life in order to get a taste for "finishing". Think: putting your laundry away or always cleaning the kitchen to the point of finishing. The idea here is that you build an identity around finishing, so, when it comes time to finish your projects, you've already put in the hard yards. Do it because someone said you can't • This is where you visualise someone you don't like (yes it's dark) telling you that you can't finish, and then you use that energy to finish in spite of them. I wouldn't recommend doing this too often, but damn it does work. Trust the process • This is where you try hold off on judging yourself until the work is done. This one is probably the least practical, and the most cerebral, but for me I use it in mantra form telling myself to "trust the process" when I start to freak out that the work isn't good enough. Visualise crossing the finish line • This is where you imagine how good it'll be to finish your project, really tap into that emotion, and use that to propel you through that last slog Reassess your work • There's every possibility that your work is actually finished and you're just holding onto it for a number of reasons. The potential actionable here is to release it into the world as is in order to ignite some finishing momentum

[@MichaelBrooksUK]

Another great video, thank you!

[@peterivan22]

Thank you so much for this! There were definitely some amazing hacks that I think will work for me. I had heard it before that done is better than perfect, but how you explained it in this video, really drove it home for me! Love your content! ✌️

[@raisupon]

This is SO helpful, thanks

[@franziskakraussart]

Thanks for the resumé and the intriguing storytelling (I‘m a painter…)!

[@dirtyfilthystinky]

omg literally thank you for this 😂 the amount of times I've typed out your whole videos in my notes app hahaha

[@GambitRaps]

Cue the “I’ll put this on my Watch Later playlist” comments

[@deniz547]

Guilty! 🖐🏻

[@jkprilfools]

read this literally as i hit the + button 😰

[@aj_matos]

Especially after leaving us with the cliffhanger of the James Hunter story at the beginning… I MUST KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO JAMES RIGHT NOW!!!

[@jjfecik]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jimbobaggins231]

Dont you judge me

[@yohaizilber]

I'm procrastinating by watching this video, rationalizing that it will prevent future procrastination.

[@robotunicorn6462]

lol! Same 😅

[@user-sl6gn1ss8p]

and now you won a ps5/pc =0 Turns out It does pay to think of the future!

[@FishcatGames]

lol.yup. being self aware about a problem doesn't make it not true o_0

[@anbay3213]

"Done is better than perfect" is my new saving grace. Thank you so much.

[@earomc]

Omg what you said in the end: "Leave the artwork unfinished and imperfect, just like life" that deeply moved something in me.

[@anitsamalashvili8441]

I wish I could leave my masters thesis unfinished like life 🥲

[@pollypocket4323]

Sometimes it weighs on my mind how many amazing projects / art / music / book and other stuff never happened because people thought its not good enough anyways and therefore procrastinated. (Looking at myself here, too.)

[@christinelittle2075]

I literally just screenshotted your comment because I NEED to tell myself this.

[@KerrieTCisme]

It is a way of control: not finishing something because then, no one can judge and reject it. This is typically due to some form of trauma in your life and most people do it. I think Cam explained it best regarding how Western society builds values in this video. Heck, I'm procrastinating right now; instead of finishing my paper which I need to finish to graduate as a therapist, I'm watching motivational videos on finishing stuff. Now that's ironic.

[@famishedmonster]

My reason is more towards "i'm just shouting into the void anyways." It's difficult to be seen, to be heard, to be found, in this era where there are too much noises. And especially when you've gathered years of courage to show up vulnerably? With creations you hold so dearly? ... Heartbreaking. I try to keep holding on to faith. "What's yours will find you." "There are audience meant for you." But the longer it takes, the more devastated you get. It's easier to lost your hold on the faith.... It naturally slips away. And so you're lost in deep misery... because the story inside you-aching, longing to be heard-keeps growing without destination. 😔

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

I know this comment is a year old but I hope you've been able to work on your own projects, even a little bit. To add onto what you said, a movie I'd been waiting on for over 5 years just got cancelled, and I was so upset that it would take the studio that long to just give up on something so hyped. So many of us who waited would've even been fine with a half-finished movie. Then I realized how long 5 years is, and I thought... maybe I could've worked on my own project in that time. Maybe I could've finished something I'm interested in. So I started thinking about what I want to have done in 5 years. It's not like I have anyone but myself to let down, so why not try? Basically, don't let 5 years go by where you let those dreams sit in the back of your head. You only have so many "5 years" before you run out of time. Even if you can't finish a project in 5 years, giving it a try is better than not trying at all. Don't worry about your work being good enough. Just let it exist.

[@stardust9625]

I am so amazed at how well-made, in depth, positive but realistic, researched and impactful all your videos are. There is so much value packed in a couple of minutes and I'm so grateful to have found your channel. Thank you, your work makes a big difference.

[@daulat5520]

I think the same mate✨

[@earomc]

How can somebody say so many true things in such a short amount of time 😂

[@emperorcoildoragon1873]

I genuinely can't express my gratitude for letting me discover your videos and your channel. This is another video filled with education, lessons, and motivation that I probably couldn't get from others. Thanks for another great video man! I hope you keep doing more of these kinds of videos❤️

[@dennisbraga920]

you took the words right out of my mouth!

[@janclaunitzer2376]

100%

[@9Nikko8]

I feel exactly the same when I watch most of his videos. I watch a lot of self help and improving content and I appreciate most of it, I learned a lot. But the way Campbell puts all the information into place, *especially with all the practical advice*, speaks much more personally to me. Maybe the fact that he's really been in our shoes helps him give us more relatable stories as well as advice. He gives me hope that being better and happier truly isn't so out of my reach. I have his book on my wishlist for Christmas, I hope someone gets it for me

[@lizgerman8568]

He truly is a gift. I had the same feeling when I watched another of his videos. I couldn't help myself but supporting by gifting 5 bucks. He is amazing.

[@linda9581]

Just so that I can start the day with a small task that I can actually finish and feel useful at the same time: - Alice Neel's work and Introduction: 0:00 - "The harsh truth": 1:58 - "Why we stop": 3:39 - "Write a bad book first": 4:33 - "Perfectionism and self worth": 8:31 - "Still feeling no closer to finishing your project?": 11:45

[@jomarchlittle12]

Growing up in a perfectionist household, I got scared of starting things. I was soooo hard on myself, because I can only finish if I’m perfect. But THIS VIDEO HELPED A LOT. I feel relieved.

[@risika]

I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach studying, working out and taking care of my brain (journaling) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my studying, exercise and journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. Because historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up.

[@JunoMoments]

This comment is so what I needed right now as I’ve just had my arse kicked by ADHD because I of exactly that; emotion led rather than design!

[@backinyourcommentsectionag3191]

Holy hell I've never encountered a video that _actually gives me useful information on how to be productive_ I almost closed this tab because I thought to myself: "Damn, all these videos are the same thing the same "hacks"" But after watching I feel like something kinda clicked about how to get things done like... Honestly: THANK YOU! Cheers from US of A

[@mindymac_does_stuff]

Damn I needed this, I am productive AF in my current career (accountant) but I really really want to paint, I think about it daily. And I've got at least 20 paintings started over the past 5 years but I've never finished a single one. I'm going do challenge myself to make one small piece of art every day, love your stuff 💜

[@meanncat3050]

You can do it! Remember "Finished not perfect"! [there's also art challenges that can help but there is none currently going on until like august]

[@EveryHeard]

Yes!!! I know what you mean about painting~ I actually got inspired recently when I picked up an impulse purchase at the art supply store- one of those tiny Legion watercolor tablets of paper (only 2.5" x 3.75"). This really forces me to finish and set limits on practicing for about an hour at a time. Yes, working smaller presents its own challenges... and I don't know what medium of paint you're working in (I prefer gouache most), but overall, I highly recommend this practice to increase your practice of finishing paintings to start~

[@gabudaichamuda2545]

I'm in this spot. I love to draw, but I really want to study the fundamentals and bring my game up. Problem is work gets in the way and I'm horribly unstructured in my off time.

[@niiii_niiii]

Hi Mindy!!!❤️❤️❤️ Reminder❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@blaroe]

Added this to my watch later playlist a month ago and i just finished watching it and the amount of notes i wrote down are a looooot and the likelihood of me rewatching this is also a loooooot

[@avneet2.0]

The stories you use as examples always fit in so well with the points you're trying to make! Love the message in the end, kinda comforting to know that!! I need to put more emphasis on repetition but I get bored way too easily lol. Thanks for sharing your insight and giving me a skill to work on!! :)

[@zellafae]

Same i get bored easily as well, so i found that having two projects to work on helps, get bored of one work on the other and go back and forth. Or you could also have one project and also draw random things that interest you when you get bored off the project, then go back to the project

[@brightonkay5739]

Holy shit. The portrait story ending. 😭 perfect.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

The irony is that it took me about an hour to finish this video because I kept getting distracted by other things. BUT I FINISHED IT EVENTUALLY

[@ChristieontheStreet]

Coming back to this video in a moment of stress in my life... IDK what it is, but your advice is so helpful, and the delivery is so kind and gentle.

[@CallMeSheyzie]

In animation school; our professors really drilled into our heads: "Finished; not perfect". After 5 yrs of working in the undustry, I still struggle with applying this mindset to my work. This video was a lovely refresher on that; thank you. :)

[@EmSuperCraftChannel]

It is very much a privilege to be able to have the mindset that ones worth is not ones work. Because for many of us our work is our only means of survival and so the existencial dread that comed with doing anything can be absolutely crippling

[@4namolly]

Just realized there's a myth I had to give up to get better at finishing but a lot of ppl still believe: "A Really Good Idea will practically finish itself" like I had the feeling that a great idea had its own momentum that would carry me along. (Spoiler alert not true lol) It's more like mining for a diamond and occasionally having the mine collapse on you 😂

[@Datmosphere]

I hope u know that by talking about your experiences and sharing your thoughts you really help people. This, with the help from my therapist, makes it easier to deal with perfectionism and self doubt. I’m currently trying to complete my artistic diploma and feel stuck. Your videos give me some hope. Thank you!

[@PhreestyleNYC]

As someone that’s a super procrastinator aswell, I’ve always had the mentality to finish whatever i started, I learned this when I was 14 watching anime. I couldn’t bare the feeling of not finished an anime and starting a new one. Because of that I was able to finish every anime I started, and this translated into my life on finishing whatever task or goal I start on and making sure I complete it.

[@amyradbill1836]

You are truly the best mentor/coach/cheerleader any creative person could ask for. Your videos are comforting and encouraging…and also a good kick in the pants. Thanks, Cam. (And as soon as I saw that graph, I was like, “But it’s missing the overwhelming spike of joy at the end of finishing!” 😃)

[@vadrudnev]

Also, for the hack when "your project is finished". Since it's finished, there is no need to work on it anymore; however, you can still change a couple of things: slightly embellish a part of the website here, rephrase a sentence there, optimize a code here, It might even allow you to enter the "flow state" and finish a couple more things. Works the best for small parts of your projects.

[@desireco]

Dude... my head just exploded! For real! Thank you! Thank you! Off to work.

[@rockerooni]

As a gunna, and not much of a do’er, I absolutely needed this today. Another gem of a video, thank you SO much ❤️

[@MirjamSchippers]

Oh no, I accidently clicked the dislike button. Or to be honest, just to see what would happen, because I don't see that many dislikes anymore. Now I get it, and I think it's a huge step forward for the mental health side of creators ;-) (for those of you who don't know: it says: feedback will be submitted to the creator - or something like that) I quickly changed my opinion and liked the video and will share it with a lot of people. I absolutely love the video. When you say: 'The more you finish projects, the more you finish projects in the future' you surely hit the nail on the head. My first book took me over 5 years to finish, will recently I finished a new manuscript in only 2 months. Love your videos (and your book!). Keep sharing your wisdom, Mr. Struthless.

[@carlcadogan4510]

How awesome is this video! An important word mentioned it's a marathon. Need to invest the time to get the result too.

[@ActionCat2000]

Thanks for featuring Alice Neel. She is an alumna of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA, an all-women's art college - same one I graduated from, many years later, although I am way less famous. It's a great school!

[@JoanneWhitlock]

There is a lot of pleasure going back over a body of work too. I put cartoons on Instagram for a year or so, they still make me smile!

[@NoiseDay]

I love going back through my old files and finding things that make me go, "I made that?!"

[@tsmuff]

I really needed this reinforced, thanks for the video. I read a quote the other day that hit me like a ton of bricks. It said "If you chase two rabbits you won't catch either one" and I realized the reason I don't feel satisfied or accomplished is because I am currently chasing about 5 rabbits. I haven't caught one yet and am really out of energy changing direction all the time hopping (no pun intended) between projects. I have been saying that quote to myself over and over to help me stick to one thing and finish it and this video was like an elaboration on that quote. Thanks for helping drive the point home and make it memorable!

[@ShuriBear]

I love these tips. I am someone who is always very excited to start something new. But when my doubts kick in I feel so much anxiety and dread. A TedTalk video I saw last week also had some great insights when it comes to procrastination. Apparently there is a healthy balance between procrastination and precrastination (as the speaker said) that actually sparks more creativity. Very interesting stuff!

[@mirandailchef3337]

This really is self-help in its most pure and nontoxic form. The ideas you shared are simple and actionable and applicable to most situations. Also your content is so excellently edited/curated - these are literally the only videos on KZbin that my ADHD-addled brain can sit through, fully engage with and absorb information from. Thanks so much for your channel!

[@Aledharris]

This is exactly the video I need. I’m currently writing a huge poem (currently 5000 words). No one is going to see it. It’s silly. But I need to get it finished.

[@2cvTravelling]

thanks man, very funny, practicable and doable.... will give it a try

[@SophiaBasilio-t2r]

Tysm for your videos! I've lately been procrastinating in a slump with unfinished school assignments itching to be done, and a daily average of 6 hours on tiktok. Your amazing videos have helped me put my thoughts to action ❤❤ tysm

[@RobertNowland]

You can always count on a struthless video to be an absolute banger

[@melanie_meanders]

This is the type of video I watch twice in a row to really absorb it. Thanks again for another great one.

[@bombasm]

I get so much joy adding this to my Watch Later playlist every time I see it.

[@comradecameron3726]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s 3:08 in the morning I’ve been feeling depressed and worthless most of the day. But when you said to write two crappy pages a day. About making something mediocre just because you can. It really clicked with me. I’ve struggled for so long with perfectionism and comparing my work and art with people that are decades in the field. I think I will try and finish old artwork. After I get some sleep.

[@herstrangekind]

So timely for me, as always. Sorta spooky. Love the quantity over quality angle, I think that would work for my “make it good or why effing bother” mindset.

[@leighhelesia]

I love how you wrapped the Alice Neel story into this video. You’re an excellent storyteller.

[@alexwilder8315]

But he never told us what happened to James Hunter and why no one ever saw him again.

[@sydneyperson1336]

@@alexwilder8315 it’s not relevant to the video lol look it up if ur curious

[@ashleycatastrophe2709]

The little story at the end brought tears to my eyes :,)

[@KazumiShiunsai]

when i was younger, at school and beginning of uni, i used to draw like, a lot, and of course i liked my drawings look good, but i ddint have the mindset i have today: i stopped drawing years ago because of life and work, and now that i want to restart, every sketch i do i find it horrible and feel like i can't finish. Thank you for this video, gave me a lot to think about

[@nicelann2606]

i wanted not to finish watching this video because i hate to disappoint myself for not being able to understand struthless' message. i'm glad i finished it. still, i'm putting this on "watch later" list just in case

[@aaroncrumbley]

At 9:40 you mention one of the themes of the book “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck PHD. She is a psychology professor at Stanford and the book is about “Fixed” Vs “Growth” mindset. She drops gems like “Never tell a child they are smart because as soon as they are challenged in school with tests and quizzes, they have lost their identity. This keeps them from trying new things and only ever staying in their comfort zone. If you are going to complement a child, compliment the actions they took to gain the intelligence. This helps improve morale and keeps them challenging themselves since failure is no longer and indication of their perceived inherent value” It has changed my life and I know you will love it.

[@victoriastefanie256]

I don’t even know how I found this channel but I’m so glad I did. They way you deliver genuinely useful info in such a palatable, entertaining, humbling way and thread in a beautiful story at the same damn time, like bruh. You’re a g 💫

[@Musiclover6404]

Now that you mentioned you did it documentary we're going to need that finished.

[@alxndramarie]

I’m in a hole of where and what to do next because I’ve procrastinated in my art business for so many reasons. I absolutely needed this video. The concept of making a bad book/making bad art first is an absolute game changer for me. I never realized how much pressure I was putting on myself to make something as it shows in my head as opposed to just making. THANK YOU.

[@Pyrenthius]

affection by achievement is something ive witnessed and experienced a lot of. we are taught we are only good enough by producing some form of observable result. not enough time was spent on rewarding us for being good people and especially for taking the time to care for ourselves. instead we are expected to keep busy and producing.

[@Edgaros]

As a major procrastinator i deeply appreciate the work you are doing with this channel. Never stop doing these videos friend...

[@zisouhvideos]

I have to say you have become my favorite youtuber for creative advice. You just seem genuine and your advice is really not just a repetition of dubious self-improvement techniques, but your problem solving process is actually well thought out and and rooted in practicality. You videos never dissapoint, keep it up

[@eloyholgueralopez5921]

OMG THIS IS SO USEFUL. Honestly, forever grateful for Struthless ❤

[@jensenraylight8011]

i'm scouring the whole internet and forum to find the way to finish projects, and i can't find anything good. to my suprise, your video hit to the heart of the problem, dissect it, and offers a couple of great advices

[@Lookin4Things]

I have a sense of anxiety right now to get busy at stuff I need to get done and will not finish listening to this perfectly great video.

[@incendimedia9965]

You're truly my favorite KZbinr. There's no other creator that inspires me the way you do.

[@rllycoolusernane]

compared to other videos about procrastination this one’s actually really helpful, thank you

[@mrs.quills7061]

This reminds me of the humans of New York photographer. I have one of his books because he’s a huge inspiration to me. So many people have stories we know nothing about and he is able to capture the dark and raw side of humanity. Also, I’m sure many (including myself) would love to see that video project you have months of footage of, even if it’s unedited. I love travel videos! And I’m the same way with projects at times, I start things I don’t finish, but there’s so many things I enjoy and want to try or do, but I just have a lot of bricks and foundation and not many finished houses 😢 I feel the same way about my portfolio. I’ve been using this year to produce more bodies of work so I can get into some art shows later this year! Usually, I get excited about something else or lose the inspiration to jump back in. Lately though, life has been pulling me away (lots of deaths and funerals in my life rn) so it’s been causing me burn out and a need to step away. But, when everything is stable I do struggle to get to the finish line. It’s like right there and I want to scream because it sucks and I get bored and I’m sick of working on it lol.

[@katiasabrina880]

struthless consistently posts the most unique and original content on this platform. no “productivity/motivational” videos will ever inspire me like these & i’m so grateful for his creations.

[@felixnotheis]

Thank you, you’re really helping me getting through a tough phase in life right now! Keep on doing what you doing!

[@MandzMakes]

i've also noticed unfinished work performs a lot better online. people like to see the imperfection & the process!

[@wrymecheers]

I was just avoiding finishing my work when this video popped up, perfect timing. Like always, a wonderful and helpful video, thank you!

[@zoidsfan12]

Somewhere in the past I watched a video about you doing those crane drawings everyday. Seeing it again here it clicked in a much different way. This time my brain immediately went "oh you are tricking yourself into being able to practice every day. By making it one singular thing you will always be able to draw it yet also want to spice it up, you give yourself a stable foundation". I'm gonna try that myself. And of the hacks you brought up the proving someone wrong one is that one that works best for me. Someone says I can't do something and I'll bend over backwards to prove them wrong. Thanks man.

[@ayafathallah3274]

You're a huge inspiration to so many - just hope you know that! As an artist and designer I just needed an example that people care and want to learn about creative topics and that's valuable. Other than that I personally love every single one of your videos without fail!! Literally never disappoints I get so excited to watch your videos.

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[@The8888Best]

The end was everything, this is what i need i have lots of unfinished choreografies that i love but i cant finish for some reason, thank you ❤

[@Naturalchic3]

My brain isn't sure why the Alice and James conclusion brought a mist of tears to my eyes. But my heart knows. Message (and what a precious message) received. Thank you! ✨

[@A_K_Young]

I just love this man -- THANK YOU STRUTHLESS

[@TheUrshula]

Maybe it’s my PMS, maybe it’s just Struthless, but I ended up in tears. Thank you, I needed it :)

[@Saphiradi7]

Wow, I just had a flash back of my life when you said "it was just long that i got bored". I was just looking for a great video on youtube (actually i was procrastinating again, yeah) and algorithms offered me this pure "get your life straight " lesson. Thanks a lot, I'll try to apply every single piece of advice you gave there. And at this point, you're the big bro I never had, cheers for the best 🔥

[@Ladybirdyn]

I haven’t even started the video….became distracted by the procrastination free class ad that began playing. I’m sure I’ll come back and watch this vid later.

[@byro2545]

You are a wise man. Thank you for enriching our lives.

[@architektura204]

Fantastic as always. I live by a strong guiding thought that each of us should have only one unfinished "symphony" we are entitled to.

[@rosekopelowitz5069]

This is the PERFECT video for an art student during finals week. Thanks so much for this

[@partygirl5698]

For some reason, that last story you told...really touched me. I literally got full body chills and started to tear up a bit. It never truly hit me that...a project, in its imperfections and unfinishedness, could BE perfect. Just by existing. Wow. Lots to unpack there from my end, but thank you for sharing. Truly. You never miss!

[@KelliPaints]

You have no idea how much I needed this today, thank you! 🥰

[@tessaturnertunes]

“The Flow State” is a lot like Krashen’s i+1 principle. It’s a hypothesis that says learning is most effective when you meet a student at their current level and then add one level of difficulty. The “i” stands for input and the “+1” is the extra level of difficult. I learned about this during my teaching philosophy courses in college (I’m a certified French/Spanish teacher).

[@adleta4171]

You are genius to figure out what’s hampering your growth instead of getting demotivated from your unfinished projects you actuallmade an effort to find put that why.. and I think this is definitely gonna help me.. I will start my work again and this time I will be consistent till the time I actually finish it. Thanks for you advice ❤

[@spencerdunn2313]

I've been "working" on a mobile game for almost three years now, and have been trying to finish it for the past several months, but I just didn't have any motivation to work on it any longer. Truly, this video made me realized that it doesn't have to be as good as I want it to be. After all, it is my first public game, and its arguably much better than most mobile games. It is finished. Now I feel so much less guilty about thinking about other things.

[@indoorroamer]

The ibis is a synchronicity moment for me. This may be a key video in progressing my life forward. I'm glad it was included!

[@Amandasbarros]

Thank you for talking about shameful habits in such a kind way. All the videos I've watched about this topic was like "you are being lazy, you need to organize yourself, loser" but you address those things with kindness. Thank you

[@susancassell5573]

Newly retired. All you described is on my plate. Your stories are motivational. So let's get moving through the project which is hemming drapes.

[@delta237]

never in my life would i have thought that youtube videos could push me as hard as yours do.... sincerely, thank you ♥

[@joeseatat]

Your productivity videos are so kind. I appreciate that.

[@paoladuque6234]

divine timing i definetely needed to hear this right now.

[@kp8923]

I hope to god you don't read 800+ comments on each of these great videos you make, but just in case you read this one I'd like to say thank you for finishing this video. I found it instructive and beautiful. I think your work is an act of kindness to the rest of us.

[@alicemorrison1518]

I love collecting stories about other Alices, thanks for this one!

[@Fiyadara]

Idk if it's because I have beed diagnosed with ADHD, but your videos almost always reach a part of my brain that I struggle to unravel and understand. Thank you for giving me a fighting chance in tackling the issues regarding productivity, focus, and achievement that have been clouding my brain for years.

[@versaii5519]

literally one of the best channel i’ve ever come across

[@liamhamilton2719]

I don't think i've ever seen someone so comfortable in front of a camera, it's like you've been doing this your whole life. Keep it up!

[@imranmd]

3:15 "The more you finish projects, the more projects you finish in the future. The reason? It's because finishing is just another skill." Wow!

[@jennifercroom1314]

Oh my god this is good. Sitting here watching you with my back to an unfinished painting. Can turn around now, thanks Struthless xx

[@Doc_Rom]

Great video. Your chart reminds me of a quote about the creative process. Stages of the creative process: 1. This is awesome 2. This is tricky 3. This is shit 4. I am shit 5. This might be ok 6. This is awesome

[@tandycorbin5601]

Thank you. I've been staring at this painting for a week now and it's done.... except her nose. It just needs... but I don't know how to... thank you for helping me understand that it can be finished, even though it isn't better. Maybe the better will be in the next painting!

[@residentenigma7141]

What a bloody coincidence, that I just finished a 1hr call with a mate, regarding an eerily similar convo, regarding next steps, taking steps, and reining in one beast and unfettering the other.

[@Soso2016soso]

Bro, for real tho, thank you. Your "hey this is what worked for me if it works for you cool if not 😎" attitude is everything. Thank you for ur words. Powerful stuff my dude. Stay awesome and God bless! Can't wait to get my book!

[@sammmiii13]

This video is so perfectly timed in terms of what I’ve been experiencing lately surrounding notions of perfectionism and general output. I’m 26 and left my job to finally study graphic design after years of being too scared to put myself out there creatively (despite feeling as though I had a huge pool of creative ideas that I always wanted to draw upon). I just handed in my first ever assessment for a class and it was HARD. Just the process of getting it done felt like a massive slog and there were so many times where I felt hopeless/wanted to give up/was circling through the five stages of grief, so to speak (lmao) but I managed to push through, enter that flow state and actually generate something I totally didn’t expect and was proud of! So much so that I actually cried happy tears after I finished. It’s been years since I’ve seen something through like this so it was really huge for me. A lot of what you shared deeply resonates with me more generally but it feels especially poignant in this experience I’ve just had with study. I spoke about this with a friend of mine who explained that this flow state is mentioned in a book called The Artist’s Way. It’s another way to describe your ego stepping aside to let creative ideas through, unmarred by judgement. It’s crazy what can happen when you finally let it. Love your work, Cam. Thanks for another excellent video!!!

[@TheToeBrand]

We can really tell that you put a lot of heart in your videos. The editing, art and mixing in personal and other people's stories is just *chefs kiss*. And while taking care of a newborn on top of that! Amazing work as always 👏

[@MrEarnbud]

The examples between starting a million projects and the reasons why you don't finish it due to excuses, it's scary how much I relate to that. I have "written" film ideas, started them, but either never finished writing or didn't go to the next step.