This might be holding you back.

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algorithm showed her to me today and wow! i’m hooked

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It was just a matter of time

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It shows an analysis of her video from another creator and I went to check her content out. With her subscribers growing and ppl like us who keep commenting and liking her videos, no wonder.

[@themulchmuncher1111]

"Give yourself permission. Don't dent the world your contribution." Singlehandedly some of the most motivating lines I've ever heard, even more than what I've heard from other professionals (not to rag on those professionals though). Thank you so much for this video :]

[@mayavi93]

What does it mean to give yourself permission. It's very vague

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Girl this made me cry! Beautifully done, and came at the right time

[@LifeOfRiza]

Glad you could relate 🥺💛 thank you !!

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“Don’t deny the world of your contribution” love

[@Izzy-Lopez]

"There is no greater suffering than denying what you're dying to say." As a writer I completely agree :)

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

My incompetence is the only thing holding me back

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THE CINEMATOGRAPHY IS EXCELLENT!! The pacing, the color grading, the message. A chefs kiss. You inspire me Riza

[@ellifornia]

I don’t know why but your video is so therapeutic that made me tear up. I got affected by layoffs a month ago and I went through ups and downs and now I’m feeling exactly what you went through. When I was working I didn’t feel this way at all. My mentality was pretty strong because I truly loved what I’m doing. The only time I had difficult time was when there were people who’s being resistant to the positive change that I’m trying to make. And after watching your video I just realized that I was being like that to myself! I was the person who’s making me to go through hard time. This is the best insight that I gained most recently. Thank you for tackling this topic on your video. I support you to talk about these type of topics because it’s so helpful for people who’s going through layoffs and unexpected challenging moment. *I also highly recommend this book called Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelly for everyone!*

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A work of art, as always :) I had to read 'the war of art' twice myself to fully take it in!

[@LifeOfRiza]

Me too! It's always good to come back to it when I need it!

[@subratosaha7433]

Definitely this was a video I needed. I have just graduated and got into 2 jobs. My first one was into Accounting where I felt like I didn't know anything when I saw the amount of workload and the work. I was feeling like giving up constantly and my confidence went super low. I left the job the next day and everyone started calling me stupid for doing that. The second job I started in Equity Research which I enjoyed but, whenever I started getting stuck I started being skeptic about my skills and then started getting demotivated and eventually I left that job as well after a week. I am so confused why this kept on happening but I am glad to see someone facing with the same issues and now I know how to tackle it.

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Hello! Ur not alone. I love aviation. I wanna become a pilot someday. So 2021 i got into this WFH job. Lasted 2 months i quit 2023 joined a cafe. Lasted a week , i quit Im working as a Airport Service Agent now and truly miss my family. My perception of aviation just changed. The job is great. I love what i do but this isn’t exactly where i want to be. The only downside is i miss my family so so so much. Now im contemplating to quit or not. Also i wanna pursue utubing cus im good at video making

[@rosslmccallum]

The widest shot in the park with the big tree and the shifting light was really really cool. Something strangely pleasing about the soccer goals lining up evenly also. Very nice video, topic, and good vibes. Good luck with your next script! I struggle with it a lot too. My experience recently is that the best ideas seem to drop into your mind just at that moment after you've pretty much given up. I'm not sure who told me that would happen, but they were right. It's all part of the process even when it's so painful some days.

[@j.m.weaver]

Beautifully written and directed video. Thank you for making these, really meaningful and moving.

[@Sam_Fu]

Your videos & style of editing combined with storytelling is so refreshing! Love your videos! :)

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Yunno that cozy and fuzzy feeling you get when it’s raining and you’re curled up comfortably in your bed smelling the rain and enjoying just ‘being’…. That’s the feeling I get when I watch your videos 🩵

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SO in love with your videos- seriously watch them in the morning because the vibes get me through

[@rashmikiranpandit3411]

I really needed to hear this, I have so much to share, so many tales to tell, but I dont even start. I feel I am just staring life pass by, without taking action, thanks for the gentle enlightening reminder

[@samanthacearle]

I always come back to this video when I need a little motivation. It puts a pep in my step. 😊 Congratulations on the 200k. Well deserved. 🎉

[@klaleph]

Apart from the perfect storyline, the narrative, the art direction, I came across your vid at the perfect timing for me. Thank you…for this beautiful work. I “give myself permission” to immediately subscribe!

[@konokotodake]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you Riza. Been on a big slump the last year... this is a big reassurance to step back into a creative space. Much love from LA!

[@raycollishaw673]

Your compostion, lighting and colour are so sublime. Good job outta you! From a 25 year film industry lighting guy.

[@ChristopherKha]

I am loving your videos!! Thank you so much 🙏 so well crafted and such great messaging. You are amazing! I'm a huge fan already!

[@Celeste-new49]

Thanks! I really needed to hear this right now. I'm struggling to get back to my creative dreams after a 20 year detour as a mom. I've been holding them in for so long. Your videos are beautifully done and very inspirational.

[@leah986]

ty for the book rec!! it sounds perfect for me rn

[@onlyimaginaryy]

This is so beautifully put together, filmed, and edited. So inspiring, love it

[@Reaxplora]

Your videos keep me going , when I need my creative juices and I feel I'm losing my sense of creativity.. but it all gets hard ..thanks Riza

[@fredrikjansson1601]

Love the detail in the shot with the soccer goals. And you give the same attention to every shot. Amazing work!

[@devanshi_14]

Thanks for summing it up and sharing this with us. Because this is something I’ve been facing for a long time but couldn’t pin point to what was happening, so there wasn’t any solution that was working for me.

[@faizansheikh6010]

I love this. Been reading the war of art again these days (and also the creative way, also recommended by you :D) really needed to hear this

[@stevenkralovec]

Came across your channel this week! And I’m so glad I did! I’m excited to read War of Art now, I had heard about it last week from another filmmaker’s video, Luc Forsyth, and this was a great reminder

[@Adrian_]

You are absolutely right, this is such an important topic! That is one of my favorite books, and yeah it's not like you read it and then you're cured, it's a constant struggle. Great video as always!

[@Arco_iris_]

The best possible way she explained what we go through… this is all I wanted to hear 💕🦋

[@MaddieMMatthies]

So relatable - I so struggle with this. The ups are so high, and the lows are so low. Both are a whirlwind and leveling out is a huge challenge for creators!

[@karsa1293]

The way you filming and your story telling is so gorgeous, i like this channel so much

[@10xSmiles]

I am inspired by you, your storytelling and just outlook of life. As a creative as well, I am taking the leap. Thank you. New fan!!

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I looove your videos The combination of your cinematographic scenes and your inspiring words hit different

[@shieanneb619]

I just came across your videos recently, and honestly I don't think the universe could've timed it any better. I'm currently in the chapter of my life where I'm giving myself permission to be creative, to be free, to allow myself to be me and watching these videos have been constant motivation and reminders of that dream. The story telling and film style keeps me hooked and the videos are never too long because somehow you manage to completely say so much, so effectively in 10 minutes or less. I hope that one day I can make videos and influence people in the way you do. 💕

[@Saphant]

Thank you. Thank you for taking the time to express yourself and your perspective in such a thoughtful way. Your storytelling makes me consider the alternative point of view on subjects that I've been pondering for years myself, and it's refreshing! Have a great summer.

[@jazminekdeng]

your videos are so so wonderful, so beautiful and so poignant. Thank you for your art!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!

[@rimse272]

Needed a reminder. Came at right time. Thank you☺️

[@dionkasm8146]

Being humble is the key ! You doing great !

[@zothan012]

I love the way you explore and explain things. So creative. By the way Riza means "having the permission" in Turkish. Kind of like being able to do something and letting yourself. 💚

[@charette.society]

I love this video - so peaceful and inspiring!

[@gosia5682]

ahh thank you so much it gives me hope!!😭🙏

[@arielzshell]

omg I feel exactly what you are feeling, I just quit my nicely established 9am-10pm job from US Tiktok to start my youtube career as a camper van travel content creator, but just shooting my video alone yesterday.. felt very tiring.. altho now I'm editing it, I feel its good, the hard work is worth while and I think I'll be able to make a video I'm proud of from those footages

[@rosegumera]

so inspiring, it feels like you're talking to me right now. something is holding me back to create, it's hard. thanks u for this.

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Love the editing and your filmography

[@yoshisushi30]

Thank you very much for this!! Your videos inspires me. Definitely the video I needed. Perfectly done.

[@eightatheart_music]

I‘m currently reading The Practice by Seth Godin and it really fits well with this video. A lot of the points you said go hand in hand with what Seth wrote in that book

[@vaiiishnavikadam]

thankyou so much for this. it feels like a comforting hug for my conscience when i needed it the most. so absorbing. it felt like you took the crumple in my brain and delicately untwined it, thankyou. looking forward to more such stories from you and learning from them, keep it up beautiful!

[@yawatuahene8640]

Resistance, you felt it was something only you go through. Ha, I am going through it right now. I also get the feeling that I am alone in that/this situation sometimes. I'm glad I chanced upon this video.

[@aengeleur]

Been stuck in the biggest rut for months. Felt/Feel very lost and like i was/am in a Identity crisis,, slowly tho i‘m trying to be kind to myself and try again so this Video helps me a lot to understand specific patterns. Thank u sm riza

[@LifeOfRiza]

Sending you love 💛

[@unclassedmedia]

love that book. nice to have a reminder of it!

[@mbali.mzunga]

wow that was beautiful I really had to hear that ,thank you for the wise words Kariza❤

[@jasonl3445]

Thank you. Beautiful video as well - Cheers

[@the_allens_]

This is so SO SO good, please do not stop sharing your view on the world. It is so needed.

[@inadeasis1050]

♥️ so inspiring as usual. thank you for sharing!

[@erolsq]

Very thought-provoking and invigorating message. Thank you for such a valuable video

[@paulsfreedom]

Your films are amazing. The way you shot, the color, the storytelling and the composition, everything is just 👌🏻 By the way, You really inspire me to start to do something again, something i stopped long time ago. Thank you so much.

[@VishArt-sm7ov]

i recently watched some of your videos and learnt a lotts but as soon as i realized that there is enough to purchased for being content creator. I love the way you describe each and every topic with help of creative visual sequence 😊😊

[@tatithalli]

Your channel feels like home and I love you so much for this

[@oonanorkko2574]

This video really helped me. I've been searching for answers for years and I've seen quite some videos on youtube and read some articles but they were never quite what I was really feeling and this video really saved me in a way. Thank you!

[@DiligentDad]

Found your channel today, and just watched that TED talk yesterday. Keep it up!

[@yeastinchampagne440]

You have inspired me to be more creative and also have shown me the beauty in the mundane things of life. Thanks!

[@nickoloui]

Just discovered your channel and you've inspired me to start KZbin again. Thank you Riza.

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This was the most beautiful Video and message I've seen in a while. You got a new subscriber ❤

[@peterhnguyen]

this video is incredible! your storytelling and execution is rlly inspiring

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I always love your videos, they are so meaningful and peaceful for me!!!

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Hello! I just discovered your channel through another KZbinr sharing how he has learned from your channel. I am impressed by your creativity. You are amazingly talented and I am hooked! Keep doing you!!! Thanks for sharing yourself. Robyn

[@pietradeister767]

so grateful for this video and for the discussion. your work inspires me so much, thank you!

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I recently discovered your channel and your videos... and it's simply fantastic! You are a beautiful soul! Thanks❤

[@theasianjenn]

Absolutely love this, yet again. Thanks so much! ❤

[@saidshatila1023]

This is really a story telling, and I am feeling this right now, in my current timeframe in life.

[@tkherehere]

This is so calming and beautiful.💖

[@rosemariesparacio4727]

This is so healing to hear !

[@diarmuidphelan9664]

When I used to study or work in my art studio I figured a couple of things out. It’s distraction, which are all the things you mentioned at the start. I’d put on headphones with classical or something rhythmic to distract the front of my brain that was where all the distracting thoughts were manifesting. Lyrics in song were no good, they demanded my attention. But the music on its own, I could focus for hours on what I needed to do, with some breaks in between. Getting started is always hard. But this helps. How well, was determined by how long, often I’d be into it straight away, at worst, a couple of hours on a 5 hour study stint. I’m an artist, just sitting down to do it was not enough, finding my way into a work was the practice.

[@dakotafox8282]

just discovered your channel for the first time, i don't have the right words but really great video

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Started BINGE WATCHING ur VIDEOS. WOW ! what a level of ART.

[@varundesai688]

Your videos are so well made, I get lost in the beauty of the shots and then I forget to process what you're saying. Then I need to rewatch, but it happens again :p

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Wow! What a great video!! I’m new to your channel and I’m astonished by how beautifully structured and produced this video is👏🏼 Thank you for sharing your insights!

[@MadeBySpencer]

Fantastic video, makes me want to pick up the War of Art again. Thanks for a beautiful reminder

[@normanormie]

Your videos are so inspiring and exactly what I need in my life right now. Thank you for bringing me joy through your content. HNY!

[@TheCeciliacalle]

I’m 43 and I used to be a risk taker in my 20s I feel like I started doubting myself too much now, so I’ve been healing this myself, anyway just wanted to say that it is refreshing to find this in younger generations, you inspire others beyond any age, thank you! 🙏🏽

[@ashuaalaye]

very beautiful work

[@jorden2830]

Needed this 🤍

[@a-96raginitare89]

This is a lifesaver, Sincere Gratitude Riza 🫡 Thank you 💕

[@shunterrielsimpson11]

Love this so much !!! You are speaking my thoughts once again. Going to get this book.

[@wickeddummy]

That was very well done and also motivating, thanks! 🙂

[@silverace08]

thank you for your candidness.

[@ryanstraccia]

thank you, as I've been discovering day to day my insistence = resistance... also that I'm the only one holding myself back and truly judging myself. quite the paradox, time to be free. ;)

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

this is perfect, ive been dealing with this a lot. I know I can achieve it, it's not what I want, it's just me; all me, holding myself back.

[@BeingJillian]

I so needed to hear this😭

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I super love your style!!!

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Your videos are so inspiring thank you!!!

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Splendid, keep up the energy. I'm lovin the vibe c:

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Hi, I just found your vid, 3 vids ago? and I found myself binging your contents, they are so inspiring and therapeutic, keep it going! 👏💖

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This is so beautifully crafted ! ❤

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I literally LOVE your videos.

[@milofunk454]

i've been having this problem for so long now and this perfectly describes it. the video i needed :)

[@jaydab9478]

you are so inspiring. Thank you love