This Isn't What I Wanted |

I’ve needed to simplify for a long time. I’m finally going to do it. Thanks for being here, and for listening.
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[@garrettguillotte4925]

I definitely feel this. Cutting back all of my social media and simplifying and focusing what I do online has opened up so much. Hope scaling back and focusing does the same for you.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

I'm so glad to hear it! That's very encouraging. I'm excited for that, and I'm excited for you. Happy New Year! 🙏

[@robertwelch3240]

E-hugs Shrimpy-san. Do what you need to do to keep your sanity.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you. 🤗❤️ Happy New Year!

[@JimGallant]

Do what you need to do to be happy. You and your family are far more important than this

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Shrimp is important to me. I just need to make it sustainable. Happy New Year, Jim. Hope you're doing well. ❤️

[@moisesking4726]

You're power you're choice your life we its all you karate shrimp.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

🙏

[@Dimetro-Dog]

Your next video should be "how female attackers are different from male attackers" I believe that would be an informative video on the topic of self defense. Men and women usually have different motivations and usually use different methods. This will be very informative.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Happy new year

[@the1andonly]

Thank you for this honest talk. I can so much relate. you've built a channel that is very much niched down, but when I discovered your channel, I didn't subscribe because of Karate (I don't do it, don't know the slightest thing about it 🥴). But you're interesting. I have a channel of similar size and never chose a niche. It's been a struggle to build it, but the freedom is incredible. Only problem is that KZbin revenue is pocket change (for now) 😆. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching even if you do a cooking show 👍

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you. Happy new year!

[@the1andonly]

you too!@@TheKarateShrimp

[@omg_ronny]

Love you 🫶🏼, you deserve success with respect ✊🏻

[@TheKarateShrimp]

🙏

[@Odinscrow1962]

Nice metaphor. I have had a few unhappy diners myself. I now tell the most vocal, to eat somewhere else! Have a brilliant 2024 and do what makes you happy 😁

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Happy new year!

[@SenseiEmmett]

Im here and always have been to follow your journey, and what you feel like doing, I get ya. I deleted all my social media except youtube 4 years ago, and almost 2 years ago, I left youtube too, I needed to rediscover myself, go back and learn a few new recipes if you will, and concentrate on me, yes I wrote my book, but that was essentially my farewell to the online, and wiping my slate clear for a new journey. Do you Sabrina, you need to be happy too

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you! And that's awesome about your journey. Tough to do, but so good for that clarity. Happy New Year! 🙏

[@rq7035]

If KZbin/social media isn’t keeping a roof over your head and feeding your family it shouldn’t drag you down. Hobbies should be fun/fulfilling. Hope you find your peace.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

It's not just a hobby. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@MiddleAgedGuy73]

I'm watching this video and I feel a little sad. The point you're at, knowing what you want, or don't want, that came about because of your recent success, and that's a good thing I think. I hope 2024 brings you what you're looking for, God bless and happy new year.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you. I appreciate this. 🙏 Happy new year to you too!

[@johncassata3489]

I would think, don't over think. Just have fun with what you do. The details will work themselves out. Bottom line have fun.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

I will have fun again once I sort all the details and make some changes. Thanks for watching!

[@lovejones7545]

You're totally awesome and beautiful!! I want to be able to touch grass too! Love it💯 I need more of you. Sending love your way🤙🏾❤

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you! 😊🙏❤️

[@Wulfdojo]

"They" say that if you make your passion your job then you never work a day in your life. While this sounds lovely, it's not necessarily accurate. Or true. Therein lies a logical fallacy. The problem with making your passion your job is that you're adding a layer of responsibility to that passion that wasn't there before. Sometimes this means having to do things that are outside your wheelhouse, because now you have to treat your passion like a business for it to succeed. And if you have no background in business that's going to make it harder. Where you'll start to despise the thing that was once your passion because you no longer find enjoyment in it. I think you're at this step. And it's at this point people usually change their tactics - either they will learn the things they need to to run the business or they will bring in a team to run the business aspects so they can get back to focusing on the thing that made them successful in the first place. Every major KZbinr who does this for a living has a team behind them. It's not just KZbin though. Martial artists who decide to open their own schools go through this same process. They say "I just want to teach" but they can't, but they don't know how to successfully run a school so the business suffers. So the decision is either close the school or decide you're in it for the long haul and figure out what you're going to do next to keep the school alive. Same process. They hire a staff. They take business classes. I don't know your background but I think you're already business minded so the next logical step would be to find someone to split the responsibilities of video creation so you can focus on the martial and let them focus on the technical. Will be interesting to see which direction you go.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

That's not quite it. Simplifying, not complicating, is going to be the way for me. Thanks for watching. And happy new year! Hope it was a good one.

[@johncassata3489]

Review the 5 Reiki principles. Those may help, they help me daily.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Happy new year

[@johncassata3489]

So New Years Resolution? I have none, lol

[@prestoncoleman718]

I subbed a few weeks ago and for someone with a lower sub count youre consistently making it to my fyp/timeline/algorithm. Telling you this to let you know your efforts are surely fruitful but I can only imagine how much time and effort you've had to put into it to for you to outshine and "out-algorithm" bigger creators I follow. It's had to be hard and surely not sustainable without a team! So yes please do what you can to reset and stay sustainable because you've been a delight to follow so far. Yes I came for the bod 😩 but stayed for the quality content and transparent/real personality 😂🫡

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you! I really appreciate this! Happy new year. 😊🙏

[@smccut]

I’ve been feeling very unfocused too. I feel like I need to build a platform so that I can get my message across but I don’t know how. Good luck in your journey. Thank you for letting us come along.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

All the best on your journey too! Thank you. And happy new year!

[@big_mike_nyc]

Well, I enjoy everything that you are serving at your establishment! I came for it all and I like it all! The people coming to the establishment should not be picky and complain, they should eat someplace else...

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Haha thank you. 🙏 It's not just that. A lot of it is me doing too much. Thank you for being here! Happy New Year. 😊

[@BlackCatYupo]

Many hugs and much love. I hope you're able to find that sweet spot.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you! Happy new year

[@MGArtsJR]

Happy New year! Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do. You are amazing and I love your content. 🙏

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thank you! Have an awesome New Year's 🙏

[@misterpink7239]

So.....uhhhhh....... This restaurant, does it serve cake?

[@TheKarateShrimp]

😂 Cake is happiness. Of course. Happy new year!

[@misterpink7239]

@@TheKarateShrimp seriously, I shouldn't make light. It's terrible you feel so weighted by your own creation. But it does sound like you are on the right track. Just need to step back and focus efforts. You've done so much in this world, you'll do more. You got this.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Levity is as awesome as cake. I appreciate it. Thank you. I do got this. I feel better just making the decision. ❤️

[@misterpink7239]

@@TheKarateShrimp well I believe in you.

[@misterpink7239]

@@TheKarateShrimp and dem cheeks.

[@randeldavisredforestchines7752]

All the best !!!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Have an awesome new year! 🙏

[@jordanturner6097]

Your the best

[@jordanturner6097]

You’re *

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Ur...mom. 😂 Thank you 🙏

[@AlithaDOttavio-ky5uo]

I’m excited for you 🎉 Knowing what you don’t want, definitely helps to figure out what you do want! Here’s to 2024!

[@TheKarateShrimp]

💯 Happy new year! 🙏