what I learned from 300 days of vlogging (so far)

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[@thisisastudyonlyaccount]

"done is better than perfect because perfect is never done" - someone

[@Sky.H265]

Framing this on my wall brb

[@ygyg593]

Riza!

[@HexlGaming]

"if you're not having fun you're taking it too seriously" deeply hits

[@M.A.D.C.J]

Every post is just too relatable, a lot of us seem to have this huge problem creating content around our everyday lives, but watching your videos makes me realize things don’t have to be perfect. It’s about the story you tell and more. This is what hooked me into your videos in the first place.

[@namesurename0069]

Except her videos are perfect 😅 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@samfris]

"Ironically, that is the first thing we turn off, and the journey is about getting back there". That hits so hard

[@YouMotorcycle]

"Done is better than perfect, and done feels better than hanging on for something for way too long." ouuuuff, I needed to hear this. Thanks Riza. I've got footage from my 25 day motorcycle ride across Italy that I've been sitting on for months because I want to make everything PERFECT and I'm worried about not making it good enough... Guess it's time I just dive in. If you guys ever wanna do anything related to motorcycles, or need bikes for a project or anything, in Toronto, hit me up!

[@sanatanjanaofficial]

👌

[@israelcruz6934]

Life of Riza is our gold standard on KZbin.

[@Priyanka-777]

4:07 Wait, another channel!!! I'm sooo excited 🥳

[@riley1636]

What I like about these videos is that each one is reflective. It is not just a window into someone's daily life, but a window into someone's life lessons and experiences.

[@jonathanxtapia]

"if you are not enjoying it, then you might be taking things a little to seriously" This really stood out to me. Sometimes it really feels like we are forcing it, we end up stressing ourselves and this could lead to pausing for long durations. As you said in the beginning of the video "done is better than perfect".

[@Rafehaus]

”I found your channel and it really helped me out“ I started my own channel to share my stories, but at one point, it went dark because nobody was watching. Then my channel grew with gaming content, so I started making games for a while, but then it went dark again. That’s when I stumbled upon the ‘Life of Riza’ channel. I watched your clips over and over again until it sparked my motivation to restart my channel. So, I started vlogging again. I don’t care anymore if anyone sees it. I just want to document my current stories for my future self to look back on. So, thank you so much ‘Life of Riza’. Hopefully, someday, I’ll learn English to share my stories with the world even more. Thank you very much. ✌🏻🎬

[@Hasansopnil]

Now i checked & subscribed your channel...😊

[@wonna-bee]

We definitely need a second channel with all the BTS. You're videos are just an inspiration for us Kariza!

[@brogantatexo]

I’ve been a content creator for 13 years this year and your style, work ethic and passion makes me so proud and excited to continue creating. Thanks for every video. ❤

[@tavifagascon]

When you said the first point it made me think of this quote: “A great painter is the one who knows when to stop painting the painting” ❤ Love your videos btw

[@tavifagascon]

Also, can’t believe it’s not even your one year anniversary! So happy you got such a lovely community in ten months!

[@piusgyagenda]

Done is better than perfect thank is something I need to add to my workflow. In the past, I have battled with perfectionism on my channel and it has made me take long to create videos but after watching this video am inspired to make an upload for this week.

[@christ0fu]

You are literally one of the biggest inspirations on KZbin. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel about a year ago. You push me to be more creative and I'm truly grateful for the movies you put on the platform. Here's to experiments, experience, and growth.

[@LifeOfRiza]

Truly appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@anon3893]

Woah!! The cinematography in this video nothing short of a high production movie almost. So brilliant👌.

[@serena_bee]

So true, done is certainly better than perfect. Perseverance teaches valuable life lessons ❤

[@Co_design]

*Kariza* is an inspiring and calm person, when I need calmness her vlogs are always the solution. ✨

[@lorenzopanozzo9999]

I can’t believe it’s almost been a year, thank you for always inspiring me or leaving me with a a great feeling after watching your videos! 😌

[@BrickUltra]

The cinematography on your videos is so interesting to watch, such a unique style! Keep up the good work!

[@OliSabi]

🤩 Your blogs are a bigger inspiration than you actually now. Keep on it. 👍🏽

[@jjolean]

Whenever I watch your KZbin videos I feel like I’m watching a movie! The quality of your videos is incredible and so cinematic!

[@serena_bee]

So true: done is better than perfect. Perseverance comes with great lessons. ❤

[@HLynLe]

Really glad you didn't give up on creating today's films. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you and keep up the good work! ❤

[@ReynaSingh]

this is a beautiful channel, keep it up

[@mindsetofthefew]

"Everything that is an amalgamation of you, that is what you lean into." So powerful. Invaluable points you mentioned there about adding our personality to the videos we make. I will start implementing this to my own videos. Thanks for this Riza! ❤ ❤

[@AerialWaviator]

What Riza calls a vlog has so much in the way of life lessons, philosophy, filming, cinematography, music selection and editing. Each is like a piece of art, but so much more, as is so relatable.

[@williamcmosley]

I’ve been looking for something like your channel for a long time. With so much sensationalism on KZbin, it’s wonderful to hear a real truly soulful voice. Thank you. Definitely pressing the sub.

[@Damtshig]

I am so in love and inspired by your words , and not everyone sounds as genuine as you do on KZbin! You truly touch us with your content but mostly by your calm words and calm aura❤ You are the green flag to anyone who is struggling or demotivated . Thank you for being here❤

[@sharonunwritten]

💙🤍✨ love your advice about experimenting. It’s how we find and embrace our own style✨

[@azzori.ateaches]

The advice is general and the first one connected with me a lot. Thank you a lot!

[@thedanielaros]

Telling our stories is so important these days. There is so much we can learn from one another, but only when we share ourselves. Thank you Kariza for just being you and inspiring the rest of us to take that leap as well 😁

[@jpard.s]

"everything that doesn't work is just as the stuff that does work". too relatable, the struggle of perfectionism is real guys. thanks for opening my eyes!

[@Yoyoadventure]

As someone who started vlogging a few month ago that was really helpful !! it's definitely not easy but I love it

[@MomentsWithChrissy_]

Was introduced to your content back when you had 100K subs - was wondering if YT was just sleeping on you; so great to see your channel grow. I admire how genuine and present you are in your videos. Can't wait for you to reach your 365 days of vlogging and more!

[@Her_Kamera]

I recently uploaded my first attempt at cinematography because of you, Riza!! I used Epidemic Sound and realized that music is the key. I'm more auditory smart so I feel emotions when I listen to music, and started with your soundtrack. What came out of it was a 3 minute video I never thought would be created. I've unlocked my path in the creative process.

[@LifeOfRiza]

Amazing I love that!! 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@Her_Kamera]

@@LifeOfRiza not to mention my first camera was the ZV-E1 🙏 thanks for all the great sponsors!

[@fatimam6099]

Knowing ur channel is a gift, thank u Riza 🤍

[@irenegbfotografia]

I love your videos and I absolutely love the time you take into making them. I miss the old KZbin where I was refreshing my fav youtuber's page weekly to see if they had uploaded something new, and to see your upload rate is just perfect. I love how perfectly paced every video is. I hope you go on for many years

[@DennisGarcia]

Can you please do a video talkin about your editing style? I love how your footage comes out it looks so aesthetic. What settings do you use when recording and how do you color grade? I’d love to know.

[@pandeyru2003]

I am sooo happy to say that you are my favourite youtuber ❤......Just a reminder that never stop !! You are helping many peoples out here surviving and living....Keep grinding and glowing ✨❤️

[@robinbroadwater2147]

You are MAGICAL. I'm on this platform, looking for ideas as ato how to help others achieve business objectives, and get some ideas toward additional creative projects that I am working on, and I ran across this video. I have no idea what you do for a living, or if this is your primary focus, but you are so engaging, and your content so clear, that THIS [channel] is a GIFT. You seem almost born to teach, and I'm really glad that I stumbled across this introduction to your process.

[@AndrewPaul1]

feeling stuck on my next vid.. coming here to get a spark - and I think the line "lean into what you like" is such a good reminder.

[@lofidump]

so happy to see that your workspace has turned out so nicely!! esp w that shot where you were writing your "ideas" on the whiteboard, i felt so happy for you :') honestly i look forward to every video you put out, and like you said towards the end, your vlogs aren't the conventional ones that we all know and love, but you taking your own spin on it and making it uniquely lifeofriza is what makes it so alluring and wonderful and satisfying to watch! it's a whole other experience that you provide for us that normal vlogs just can't satisfy; it's like short films on relatable topics for the audience (me, entering my twenties) and i really appreciate it

[@itsmekarishma_____128]

Love you Riza, this was so wholesome. Loved it.

[@kelseylelei]

i love how you make your videos feel like a movie yet so attainable it feels like a home movie and I love them so much

[@JonnelArt]

Love the last part you said about taking things too seriously. You're a huge inspiration, Riza!

[@tarotducheneblanc]

So much gold in this video! 😮 Feels like I want to watch it 10X in order to assimilate them all! ❤

[@rohanpalla]

have been following your work recently - your videos feel like a calming bike ride in a park

[@tzyce]

LETS GO RIZA !!!! Love the insights! Thank you :)

[@Lakshaymehta01]

Thank you for posting ❤️ *"lean into what you like."*

[@AshWalton0]

You're so quotable. It's amazing. All of the advice in this is so underrated. Thank you for being a part of this community and letting us into your life.

[@alifilmstuff]

this is such a beautiful video to watch, I loved identifying which shots you used from which videos haha! Struggling with perfectionism is one of the weirdest things ever, you want to make something really great but you're also not letting yourself create other amazing things. Another amazing video Riza- proud to say I have been here since the start and cannot wait to see what you do next !!

[@hamzamasrisy]

I don't know, but why every time I watch her videos I feel comfortable Is it because of the beautiful colors of the videos, I don’t know, or the beautiful way of narrating, I don’t know, but in the end I feel happy. Thank you for this content. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hayhay-lx1wo]

ughhh this hit so hard, i feel like i try to make everything so perfect that i get lost in the process and lose my vision too. i forget the real motivation and the joy, thanks for the reminder!!

[@shigetsusan79]

Honestly speaking, I'm more than thankful because your vlogs are the most beautiful videos on KZbin and they always make my day and kinda make me feel like I should start working or studying ! Hehe keep going please ❤

[@dbartolo]

It the first few minutes, I have learned a lot and rekindled my creative side on creating my videos. I clung too long to videos I wanted to perfect that I stopped creating, I stopped writing and drawing, This hits directly. Thank you for sharing and helping me realize something that I lost on my way to perfection.

[@tristabass4541]

"Everything that is an amalgamation of you. THAT is what you lean into." Thanks for all these bits of wisdom! I needed this video :)

[@lilyhain]

omg thank you so much for sharing the "done is better than perfect" part - I think that might need to be my new motto bc I am such a perfectionist and I have such a hard time finishing projects ahh

[@mattsthinking]

I feel that I now have a better understanding of how to proceed with my story writing process. Please know that your videos are making a significant impact, and I hope that you continue on creating wonderful videos!

[@dearjenn_]

I love how you make every scene so beautiful! This includes your choice of clothing and decorations. Always enjoyable to watch!

[@thenewautist]

Thank you for this. As someone just starting out, I found this vlog inspiring and encouraging. I only today decided to quit researching for the best debut and just make films - about what I want to share.

[@themomvlogger1856]

Done is better then perfect. I have to remember this because it’ll never be perfect in everyone’s eyes. 💕

[@JemJunio]

“done is way better than perfect, and done feels better than hanging on to something for way too long” THIS HIT ME SOOO HARD 😢 i’ve been trying to edit my ‘ph to uk journey’ vlog for a year now but as a perfectionist, it’s taking sooo long to the point that I feel like I couldn’t finish it huhu. This is prolly one of the signs and/or motivations that I need. Thank you for being an inspiration. 🥹 ily!! 🤍

[@asfand157]

Thank you for making this Riza!! ive wanted to make vlogs for years and ive never gotten around to it and your videos are so inspiring and you say everything I felt like ive needed to hear to take that next step

[@Pcpro047Tkgeekyteenagers]

Just finished watching every video your channel has, and truly, all the videos have motivated me to get at it again. Thank you, Kariza!

[@rabisha_khan]

Loved every bit of it!!

[@WilliamJEC]

You’re one of the best Riza. Thanks for creating.

[@4s1na]

you’re such an inspiration.. truly love you and your work

[@soniqqiTV]

Love your calm voice it’s always so chill

[@Sweetlife201]

I love, love, love and LOVE your cinematography!!

[@ssoulscientist]

Done is 100% better than perfect. Started vlogging consistently after watching your journey and not taking things too seriously has helped me just have fun and see the authentic art in the things I am creating. Much love Riza

[@mandyflora]

i am learning so much from you, thank you riza for being authentically and uniquely YOU 💝

[@Clintus]

I really appreciate your style, both cinematography and storytelling

[@deepaligawande542]

I love your channel and your energy. You are so calm and composed in all of your videos, which makes me feel calm too. Whenever I need to quiet my thoughts, I find solace in watching any of your videos. Love your work!

[@MaggieLewandowski]

Girl I love all of your videos so much! You can tell the amount of time and effort you put into them -it pays off!! The messages behind them are amazing! 💕

[@lilyofdavalleydiary]

“Done is better than perfect, and done feels better than hanging on for something for way too long” Love this! We can always do and learn to be better ❤

[@TommysWritingLife]

Straight 🔥🔥🔥 Riza. As expected. Your stuff is always like motivation gasoline i love it.

[@kaunghtetzin6618]

What a surprise!!! I've been waiting your Vlog for a very long time. Great to see you again. You're vlogs are always the best in cinematic videography.

[@tomrenegadefilms]

Thanks for answering my question about finding your style. I definitely don't lean into what makes me me as much as I should when making videos. Good advice. Looking forward to seeing what else you do in 2024 Riza!

[@drakearries]

It is so exciting to be a part of your journey Kariza, you saved my life as well even from the start of your videos

[@monthlycohen]

yesss another fire upload from Riza as expected ❤‍🔥

[@akintheagent]

Always inspiring! Thanks Riza

[@HeyItsMaori]

Your style of vlogs are my favorite. Like I love someone who just picks up the camera but your stories capture me.

[@ZipporraStudios]

You have no clue how much of an inspiration you are to me! Thank you so much!

[@NoHomage]

I love the "practice on smaller canvases" line. Coming from a feature film background to now vlogging everyday I find my life, ideology and work and approach being liberated. Great video! Thank you :)

[@pikarar]

Congrats!!! I was here for your early days and it's amazing how much you have grown. You are a huge inspiration to "unconventional vlogging."

[@olgaloiek]

You're an inspiration to so many people, your authenticity in creativity shines so bright! Love this

[@TheEdenCarter]

This was such a great video!!

[@boadyvista]

Thank you, I've been trying to start a channel for over a year now, but I've been so caught up on the details that I haven't even started. You've reminded me to stop being so serious and to enjoy the process.

[@Arco_iris_]

Riza you seriously just speak my MIND . It feels like I’m being HEARD.

[@patrickxtran]

always love seeing a new video from you!

[@aliabdaal]

Loved this - massive congrats for all your success in such a short space of time. Love the soul and personality that goes into your videos :)

[@LifeOfRiza]

Thanks so much Ali! 😁

[@aradhyasingh.]

such a ray of sunshine you are riza. your videos just make me happy and they just speak to me like no other person ever. precious you are

[@dianne4665]

I love you, Kariza. Your videos, the way u speak, the way u tell a story) it's all amazing

[@jaymills1720]

Would love a video showing how you color grade or setup your image. It’s one of the few images that makes the fx3 look like film and not digital video ! ❤

[@Throneproperty_th]

You're so quotable. It's amazing and I like the mood in your video it is warm and makes me feel happy.

[@ibeJomes]

I love this video - its calm and relatable. I'm trying to take what you mention here and applying it into my life. Easier said than done though.. especially when life gets so chaotic at times.

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

I love how this advice is not just for content creators, but for life in general. These are excellent lessons. Thanks Riza! ❤

[@photobossbali]

Well done, love your work. Good luck for the year ahead

[@xingzhexin8843]

I dunno dude those videos just make me instantly fall in love. Such a pro, such wise words.