Things are Going to Change

[@jackthecoolkid1995]

Please take your time Carl, you’ve done so much for this channel, and you deserve a break a thousand times over. ❤

[@CardmarketMagic]

That is incredibly kind of you to say :) thank you for your patience and empathy. I'll be sure that the free time spent (mostly playing magic off camera with my friends 😅) will be well spent and give me the clear-headed and well rested mind I need to come up with the kind of MTG content you all deserve! ❤️

[@Tsouga]

I normally don't comment on videos, But I wanted to leave this here: Thank you for everything that you do, and most importantly, Thank you for taking care of yourself and telling others to listen to their body. Burnout is real and incredibly rough. I'm happy to keep watching the awesome things you do!

[@h0ly208]

Y'know what? Verified. Joined 18 years ago and has 1 comment posted (this one). Big respect. Keep truckin friend. Do what you need to do and don't let the burnout get to you.

[@oddbouchie]

goated comment :)

[@TheMorbidHobo]

One video a week still sounds great, Carl. Take time, relax. We're all very thankful for your passion, and everyone in the studio for their work.

[@Paulxl]

That's more than many other channels make.

[@jarvis]

very much relate to this. take time for yourself - y'all's content is some of my favorite mtg content on youtube

[@mrpoparq]

YOOO, I didn't expect to see you here!

[@dangerexplosian]

Now rate world of Warcraft TCG cards based on how playable they were

[@99wattr89]

ooo you folks could do a fun collab

[@Kazutoification]

You should try to get them to play Minecraft. :D

[@swankidelic]

MTG x Sad Boys crossover!

[@J-Martijn]

This video struck home. I recently quit my job, amongst other because of my personal health was being affected by that job. Take care of yourself, most employers aren't like CardMarket and won't think about what's best for you, only what's best for them.

[@Danope6200]

Feel you man, just did the same 3 months ago

[@raymondcarter4335]

100% I’ve been job hopping for the last 3 years looking for something stable and balanced where I can work less than 60 hours per week. (And still afford Magic cards) Nobody is alone in this mess, that’s for sure

[@DackKija]

I almost didn't want to click on this video, thinking the burnout actually got to you and you would be quitting or taking an elongated break. I will HAPPILY watch the one video each week. Glad you're keeping an eye on your work pressure and I can't wait for what you'll be making next! ❤

[@Xaintrix]

Carl, your passion brought me back to this. Thank you, but only you can take care of you. Nothing wrong with slowing it down.

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your patience :) I'll do my best for it to be worth it! Welcome back to my favourite game 🥳

[@fluffybunnyz285]

@@CardmarketMagicyou could definitely use a cohost and rotate between projects

[@herrgriner]

Thank you for your transparency and really nice to hear that your employers take care of their employees. All the best

[@DivusMagus]

Honestly watching the "best deck ever" series really made me think of the amount of effort you guys put into every video. Glad to see you making sure you don't burn out. It's easy to get carried away when you are passionate.

[@MTGRemy]

I filmed with the Cardmarket folks at their office for a week and they work INCREDIBLY hard. I really enjoyed collaborating there because the singular focus was on making something great that people would enjoy. This sounds like an obvious goal but you would be surprised how many entertainers treat the job like "click gatherer," or "eyeball attractor." The Cardmarket folks do it right, thinking about the audience first and not themselves. Looking forward to more great videos!

[@DieFrauAmHerd]

As much Time as you need, as much health and blessing as you can get.

[@CiciColino]

I genuinely enjoy your content the most out of all the MTG content creators, a few less videos for the sake of your health means nothing in the long run. Take care of yourself!

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your understanding :) I promise that having time to rest will make the videos better

[@HadesElderSage]

I've loved this channel so much. I still will and look forward to each and every video. Mental and personal health is extremely important and easy to ignore when focused on stuff. Keep being amazing!❤

[@sirius2.0]

I can only agree

[@grant4d1]

2:35 I really needed to hear this man. My senior year of college has never taken so much of my time and anxiety of getting rejection after rejection for an intern/entry position.

[@maxshepard6357]

I feel that Bru I’m also in college and it has messed me up fs

[@CardmarketMagic]

I've heard that the job market is tough out there, I feel for you. Good luck with your applications 🤞🤞🤞 I'm wishing you the best. Please take time not to exhaust yourself though. You can't finish college if you burn yourself out

[@TheBiomedZed]

Shoutout to Cardmarket. Allows creative freedom to employees and puts mental health first.

[@greenfox6679]

I appreciate a lot that you were brave enough to admit all of this. Many people expect the best from themselves, forgetting that we're human after all. I know that, because i've been digging a bigger and bigger hole for myself everyday. The message at the end of the video genuinely made me tear up. Take all of the time you need, we'll be here, always hyped at the next project ❤

[@krokalop]

Take care karl, its ok, this channel blew up all cuz of you and we want you to keep making amazing videos, say hi to all the peeps at CM channel

[@ave_maria323]

Agreed

[@CardmarketMagic]

What a warm-hearted thing to say :D thank you! I'll be sure the upcoming content will be worth it for you 🫡

[@TwanMcMad]

To all of the Cardmarket team: Thank you so much for all the great videos you've brought out so far, you're all amazing people and seeing a new video from you pop up on my feed always puts a smile on my face. That being said... I'll gladly wait a few more days for an upload if that means you all can get the (mental) rest you deserve ❤

[@nchomeier]

Please take care Carl! Much love from another who burned out last year, and still need to recover. Much love from Dänemark ❤️

[@CardmarketMagic]

Stay healthy out there my friend!

[@magicthecollecting4240]

Mental health is so important! Thank you for highlighting this by sharing your story, and I’m looking forward to the new format!

[@CardmarketMagic]

It is indeed so important :) You can't run a youtube channel without it. Thank you for your kind comment, and be sure to look after yourself!

[@davec8385]

Mental health is important! Please take all of the time you need. I look forward to watching the videos you put out in the future :)

[@Alejandrodemontana]

Carl I would argue that you have succeeded, this is easily the best Chanel for 60 card 1V1 formats on KZbin. I’m glad you are taking a mental heath break and you deserve it. The release schedule that is more manageable for you is a good idea. All the best, another caring fan.

[@manadorkuk]

Big respect carl. You guys are a genuine positive force in the community and recognising that you need to take care of yourselves is admirable

[@nightfolk]

this level of honesty and kindness is refreshing and inspiring :) take care, Carl! and thank you for the sincere and beautiful message and all the amazing content ♡

[@Hardin-yk7ub]

I love this channel, and through it I've grown to love you guys. You health is definitely the main priority. One video a week is plenty, and we'll happily take it.

[@bencheevers6693]

Cardmarket is one of my favorite channels, I've seen every video from the last 2 years and rewatch now and then, click immediately when videos show up. Whether it was 1 video a month or one a season I'd still watch and be happy for it, it's such amazing content. Thank you Carl and thank you Jamin, Thoralf and the team.

[@leonnarem7227]

Take care of yourself. I'm glad you're prioritizing your health.

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you :) it's very kind of you to say

[@RatkingNyxu]

Bless you for taking the time to make this video and publicly acknowledge the need to take time for yourself.

[@Bathios13579]

Good on you for having a workplace that cares about your work/life balance. Take care of yourself, we'll still be here.

[@joybeamwi]

As a creator I get this 1000%. Thank you so much for setting a great example for balance and thank you for all you do!

[@thunder_bug_1451]

You’re the best magic content on KZbin, the work you’ve put in really shows. That said please make sure you rest and take it easy man. Thank you for all the effort you’ve put into this stuff

[@christiantjiong285]

Take it easy Carl! Your work and the work of the entire team is appreciated a lot, but above all as you said, we would love for you to be healthy doing it :)

[@TravisHDev]

Nailed it, take care of yourself, and your team. we will be here.

[@averyflorence597]

Long time lurker here, I’m very proud of you for taking time for yourself!!! That’s really hard and something I struggle with as well. One video a week is PLENTY especially with how good the quality of these videos are. A lot of us will be eagerly awaiting the next video, happier knowing that y’all are taking care of yourselves❤

[@exilenl]

I'm glad you caught yourself before you really went off the deep end! Speaking from experience, it can take a good long while to recover from a serious burnout. Kudos for staying ahead!

[@Justanotherdudedoinstuff]

Love you three so much! Thanks for all the fantastic content! Rest up. ❤❤❤

[@CardmarketMagic]

That is really kind of you to say :) please look after yourself as well! Your health is important

[@malarblackops]

Do what you gotta do. I'm sure everyone that watches this channel will support you guys no matter what you decide to do. You guys have been amazing to watch and taught me so much about this game and why people around the world love this game. Keep up the good work. You guys are an inspiration to everyone.

[@FlozzSD]

Love you guys (as a healthy parasocial figure) take care of yourselves, I'll be here to watch what you guys put out even if its only one video every two months.

[@ryanknobel75]

Thank you so much for posting this and acknowledging where you're at. One of the bravest things that we can do as people is admitting when what we want and what we are capable of don't align, and I'm so grateful to see you taking care of yourself. Thank you for your courage and all your hard work and I'm excited to keep seeing what you will do.

[@Azeria]

I ran a Magic channel for like… three months before I got burnt out on it and ran out of good ideas. I’ve always been incredibly impressed by how y’all managed to string together this much content on one game for so long, pacing yourself sounds like an excellent idea!

[@ChristopherWatson-z9s]

Wow, you startled me. I thought the channel was going away. 1 video a week is absolutely plenty. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@diSTUD013]

Appreciate you and your team for all that they do! ♥

[@m.rosebarlow7699]

Thanks for speaking about this, Carl, and take care of yourself! Goes for the whole team, too.

[@NoraAChris]

Thank you so much for saying this! This had to be said, and I appreciate the honesty. I hope this will inspire others to take similar steps. It's certainly made an impact on me.

[@CardmarketMagic]

You stay healthy as well then :) it's important

[@amaldabe]

In the video about how he needs to prioritizes mental health and avoid burnout, Carl advocates for his audience to prioritize their mental health and avoid burnout. Carl is just one of those people you can tell has a heart of absolute gold and deserves the world. He's one of those people that makes me have faith in humanity.

[@CardmarketMagic]

That's truly very kind of you to say! Thank you for your warm-hearted words :) stay safe out there and please have a wonderful day

[@ryznak4814]

Thank you to all of the cardmarket team for the videos you make for us. I love this channel and watching your videos. But you need to take care of yourselves first and foremost. Thank you for all the hard work and I will be sure to stay tuned for future videos.

[@Conradd23]

Carl, your content is some of the best entertainment I've ever seen, and I have an immense amount of respect for your decision. Making sure that you can find a more reasonable schedule to work in is an amazing thing to do, and I wish you the absolute best!

[@noisepoIIution]

Always take care of yourself first! Thanks for all you have done already!

[@IrisJurgens]

As someone who went through a massive burn out 5 years ago where i'm still to this day feel the consequences of that. I find it incredibly strong of you to realize this and take a step back. Biggest lesson i learned, never ever ever let perfection be the enemy of good. If you set your mind to two full video's a week, and one doesn't make it you feel extremely bad about it. If you set your mind to one episode each month, you'll wake up feeling very accomplished if you did one a week. Please take care of yourself, and keep making stuff that makes you happy, and preferably in a way that lets you keep doing that 5 years from now.

[@jonlangthorne7924]

The way you made this video Carl is so genuine and weirdly heartfelt. I hope all of the team are happy and well, thanks for doing what you do and keeping us all entertained.

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your kinds words :)

[@lewst]

Thank you for your energy, wit and creativity. Take care of yourself!

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Hell yeah, take care of yourself my guy! What a fantastic message at the end!

[@guyinahelmet]

Take care man, thanks for all the amazing videos! Focus on yourself and take care.

[@ratohrat4443]

I have been in similar stessful situation as well, It will take a time to recover. Thanks for good work and take care of yourself!

[@morganbrewer4029]

Thank you for taking this step publicly to show that mental health is as important as any other kind of health

[@LaszloVonDoom]

Thanks for letting us know Carl. Health is the most important thing we can have, so take care of yourself.

[@markusschienagel1685]

Thanks for sharing the insights and I can totally agree upon mental health being sometimes neglected while working on very passionate projects (especially in germany) 😋 Keep on going with your content and do it at your own pace - it's absolutely amazing after all 😀

[@Kaiman_Gyoza]

Good that you take care of yourselves! And I'm glad that you will continue upload content. Everybody wins!

[@fusronah2789]

I love Carl as a person, he's always been so upfront, passionate and genuine. He's brought so much to so many thinks and I couldn't be more thankful for the joy he's brought me in the form of this channel that he's put so much soul into.

[@CardmarketMagic]

This is very kind of you to say :) thank you!

[@fusronah2789]

@@CardmarketMagic Nothing but facts, you and the team will be my favorite mtg players and creators, always 😎

[@Syngraphaeor]

Dude, heck yeah! I love that you're taking your mental health as seriously as you should be! Thank you for taking the time you need to take care of yourself :)

[@carlosRodriguez-vs5qi]

Thanks for working so hard for us carl!! I hope this new schedule helps reduce your stress, we need you to stay healthy for the next best deck ever series!😂

[@philippealmeras4560]

Take care of yourself and same for the rest of the team!

[@ilsignoredellaluce2234]

Take your time, you did a lot for this channel and you deserve it

[@LedgerShredder]

This is such a healthy approach and I can super appreciate it. Take it easy on yourselves, folks. Content is great, but rest and relaxation are also incredibly important. Big ups.

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you :)

[@sickedout7723]

Haha... I clicked this video thinking Thoralf left, or Carl got fired... but no... they're just going to increase quality of production and decrease quantity. Literally better than anything I possibly could have hoped for. This channel has grown tremendously since it began, arguably being more popular than cardmarket itself lol. You deserve a break, and anybody who says otherwise clearly can't see the effort that goes into these videos. I'm looking forward to see these amazing weekly videos and I'll watch every... single... one...

[@as95ms98]

I found myself burnt out at the end of my Master's in 2022. It took me two whole years of doing something completely unrelated to research, more rest than I've ever taken in my life, and a serious revaluation of my schedule to finally cure my burnout. Glad you're taking the steps to prevent that Carl! I'm excited to see more of what the channel can do with a more reasonable schedule.

[@outputcoupler7819]

Thank you for prioritizing the wellbeing of yourself and the team. That's what really matters at the end of the day.

[@simonwolf9797]

I'm happy I came to this conclusion, even if I'm a bit sad that it means less videos. Anyway take care so we can enjoy your work for many more years ❤

[@seifyk]

Weird how things happen. I just got done telling my boss I'm taking the rest of the week for mental health and now I watch this. I needed it and it was worth making. Thank you!

[@AnswerPhoto]

This is why I love this channel. Real talk and real fun. Thank you Carl for everything you've done here and for promoting mental health. I wish you the best and look forward to everything you all do! Keep yourselves healthy, happy, and ready for the next big thing.

[@ha7e777]

Quality over Quantity, always.

[@ihuntdolphins7146]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Today, I'm taking a day off with my son to do just that.

[@CardmarketMagic]

That's a wonderful idea! I hope you both had a lovely day! Cherish that time :)

[@Freund2300]

thank you for your hard work and love for the channel - always love to watch you guys play. Got to a similar spot 2 years ago, didn't realize what i was doing until my psyche hit the breaks for me in form of massive panic attacks and depression. Still struggling to really find out what i need in life, but the panic was an important signal from my emotions. Listen to what your emotions are telling you, be kind and less forceful with yourself and take a well deserved rest! Thank you Carl!

[@zezitao]

You’re amazing Carl! Glad that you more prioritizing your mental health. Hope you’ll fell better and please count on us! Happy to support

[@petespacks]

Take care of yourself, we'll still be here.

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your understanding :)

[@pdubnine9]

I'll just echo the support left by others. The attitude of joy for the game and the content you all create is not only obvious, but essential to what I enjoy about this surprising recent addition to my subscriptions. I'd much rather continue receiving that content more slowly, than lose it altogether to burn out and you all having to try to fake that energy to maintain a schedule. Much support and well wishes. 🖖

[@JuletzMusic]

I wholeheartedly agree with this. And it's lovely to hear that you guys care about mental health so much. I couldn't enjoy your videos knowing one of you is suffering/burning out over them. Thank you for being so honest with us and all the best wishes

[@CardmarketMagic]

No thank YOU for being here :)

[@hinokonakamura2061]

Thank you so much for everything youve done for us Carl! ❤❤

[@Misheva]

I'm glad you've decided to prioritise your mental health, and that you got so much support from cardmarket!! looking forward to your future vids

[@dbradford32]

Yes! Mental health awareness is the most important thing, anyone can do. If you burn yourself out, the passion subsides. Please take care of yourselves! You only have one life. Also, just want to say I love all of your videos, and try to catch them when I can, and sometimes end up binge watching! Keep up the good work, but at your own pace!

[@theNightDice]

Take all the time you need! Thank you for creating and growing this wonderful channel. One video a week will be plenty to look forward to, don't feel bad about that. You're awesome! And lots of love to the rest of the team as well, please make sure you all take breaks when you need them.

[@kyrillgill9112]

I'm so fine with this! Please take care of yourself and I'm happy the company is so willing to work with you. Though you know what would help my mental health? Knowing where you got that jacket.

[@gabeh5978]

The jacket is fire!

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your kind words :) The jacket was a lucky thrift store find in Bavaria. They have many old hunting jackets like this one there

[@Juuquui_LIVE]

I just started watching this channel. Love you Carl and everyone that works with you. Do what is best for you first. Greatness deserves some great breaks as well

[@RealJohnKimble]

Take care of yourself and thank you this was the sign I needed.

[@timw9745]

Take care of yourself Carl, takes guts to come out and say this. Really important that the stigma on mental health problems goes away. Love the videos!

[@sirKonradical]

Im glad you recognized a problem and are working to solve it. We'll be here

[@ArenaceousWave]

This channel is an absolute gem I only recently discovered. It is incredibly obvious how much passion went into the videos. And the more passionate you are, the easier it is to burn yourself out. And this will not only impact yourself but in the long run also make the videos worse. So you focusing on your mental health is not only good for you, but also good for this channel. So please never think you have to choose your mental health or a good channel. With choosing to take care of yourself, you are choosing both!

[@neco9590]

Oh, this is way less bad than I expected with this kind of title and lead up! I hope this is enough for you to get back into a better headspace, never forget to heed your own advice and take some more drastic measures if things don't improve

[@CardmarketMagic]

That's sounds advice :) thank you

[@Beltorra1]

Well said dude, thank you for prioritazing your own health, be safe and again thank you so much for everything you do.

[@furu_moji]

This channel inspired me to get back into magic, and even get deeper into it. Thanks, and keep your amazing work up

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you :) and welcome back to the game! It's a good one

[@xaviare14]

I know this won't be seen, but on the off chance it does, this is for Carl. MTG to me is a connection to my uncle. When he was still with us, he would do anything to brighten my day. MTG was ours, and still is. I may bash my head against a wall every. Single. Competition. I prepare for, but I know that this game is full of love, care, and wonderful people. You are one of those wonderful people. You bring a smile to so many of us, you care and your passion for this game shines so brightly. I wish I could meet you someday so I could tell you that you matter in person and give you a hug. Perhaps if we ever meet in the old school scene I'll treat you guys out, you guys treat us all so let us help. Even if it's just accepting a compliment, a bottle of water, or any other form of love and care. You are amazing, never forget that

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your thoughtful and kind comment

[@xaviare14]

@@CardmarketMagic thank you, may you all, the whole crew have a wonderful day and prosper evermore

[@RyanDesjarlais]

thank you man you are incredible. youre update is a great indicator of where your heart is. i appreciate that

[@Ryamix]

You guys always put out fantastic content and seeing you're videos on my feed usually results in an instant click for me. Anyone's, and especially your, breaks are well deserved and I'm looking forward to continuing to see the excellent content I've come to expect from this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@thewhitedude11]

I've been building a recording studio in my living room for the past 5 years. I started crying when you knocked on wood and started talking to what felt like me directly. I've only recently been able to take time and slowly get back into magic. Carl, thank you and your entire team for this. Mad respect, and much love!

[@shanetron1146]

awesome to hear you’re taking care of yourself and your employer is invested in taking care of you and their other employees!

[@josejesuscontrerassalazar9140]

Thanks Carl and thanks to all the Cardmarket team. Burnout and mental health are two topics that we need to address more in our lives and jobs. Thanks for the reminder. ❤

[@CardmarketMagic]

And thank you for your warm-hearted comment :)

[@Awesomesausages]

Excellent choice! Love yourself, Carl

[@Kimch87]

As a person who overworked myself to the point I almost died and got hospitalized, I say you need to listen to your body and mind when it tells you to slow down. Your health should never be a price to pay for your work (or even hobby). Take care of yourself.

[@icstatonato]

This is for sure my favorite magic channel, thank you so much for the work you (and the whole team) have done to put all this out for us. Thank you also for being open about it, we definitely understand. Take your time and take care of yourselves

[@CardmarketMagic]

Thank you for your kindness and understanding :)

[@theraneo7798]

I'm so happy you're taking time for yourself. You guys make the best content and the fact you realize it's burning you out speaks volumes about how your company cares.