your insecurity is your super power.

[@maiphammy]

This entire video was beyond incredible. The feeling that I felt while watching this video was exactly what I needed. As I’m watching this- it’s like midday 4 PM while it’s gloomy outside. So I was feeling drained of energy and tired. But- I just finished watching this video and felt so energized and ready to jump back into work with a different lens of gratitude that I get to create art and express myself for a living. Thank you for making this. The video you filmed back in 2021 was such a great end to the video

[@maiphammy]

I never comment but I just felt so much inspiration from this video that I just had to let you know this is beautifully shot video. BEAUTIFUL. and the story was so nice to hear

[@AndrewPaul1]

🥲 thank you mai. This means a lot. Truly. I’m excited to see what this inspires.

[@zenzesperspectives]

Same here🎉

[@-WillAlone-]

I feel absolutely the same.My voice sounds weird when I make music for my channel.I tried doing trends but my heart is in Music Videos and art.I like my videos,lol,I might be alone.Keep up the good work.

[@-WillAlone-]

My goal is just to keep at it and slowly evolve.Mabye build a better studio over time,help others make music.

[@klaudiarose7352]

It’s like loosing the inner child. I think mine got squashed in high school. I’m a playful person, always have been. I skate but don’t look like a skater, I play chess but don’t look like a chess player. That’s my insecurity, not fitting in with the stereotype.

[@kguyrampage95]

Literally what does a skater even look like, what does a chess player even look like? These things are very common hobbies all around the world filled with many different types of people. Be more open minded, and you might be surpised. Partaking unique experiences is a good trait, it shows you’re more well developed than most.

[@yashtapase3821]

Same I do dance in a great way and can be easily famous in my city but doesn't look like dancer Same feels like I can't fit in But still trying

[@jimmcd5660]

I’m a caring, gay (bi), vegetarian, who enjoys time hiking and kayaking, and I’m cheap as hell. I love heavy metal music at the same time I love reggae and basically am a total hippy inside…but I don’t “look” like any of these things. I had to stop giving any f’s about “fitting in” with any type or group, get out of that mindset, it is incredibly self limiting. Stop identifying with this or that, and try not to fit into a “type” or group or stereotype, if that’s what you think you need to do, you’re doing it wrong. Do you, you can be whatever you want. Being a skater does not require any type of look or style, it only means you enjoy skating. Same as anything. You can be whatever the fuck yo I want to be at any time, you just do the thing.

[@jimmcd5660]

@@yashtapase3821if you enjoy dancing, and you do it, your a dancer. Has nothing to do with how you look. Stop thinking that way, and follow your dream. Go be a famous dancer, that doesn’t look like a dancer.

[@yashtapase3821]

@@jimmcd5660 I dance significantly better than the rest is out here I have strong belief that if I do that on stage level people will think how the f he do that because the in dancing very few people understand musicality and how to interpret sound through body. Not everyone do that. So if I show to everyone around me that I'm capable doing that they will hold doors open for me but right now I'm giving 80% effort on dancing 20% how I look But tbh I don't look like a dancer Like no fashion sense, introverted , can't talk properly, can't show confidence. That's why I'm left behind in dance And one thing I can't have anyone to celebrate victory of that

[@oliviakrause3336]

You know what I thought watching this video? "Wow, this guy is so creative, he has brilliant ideas, I should subscribe, there is so much to learn from his expression and the way he creates this video alone, I'm excited to see more from him". I am truly inspired.

[@AndrewPaul1]

That means so much wow.

[@TonyHightower]

Dude, I'm 56 years old, and I've been wrestling with this stuff for 30+ years. If I don't do this now, it's never going to happen, and the hardest part of this whole process is not mourning the time past, but being active in the time I have ahead, and the work I still have in me. Some days I need all the pep talks I can get, and this was a great one. Thanks.

[@lifeunlockedwithlea]

Hi oldie! I'm 45 and just got here myself! It's never too late to get out, build your brand, and be authentically YOU. I see you. 💕

[@TatiyanaDean]

Thank you for this comment. It’s pushing me to get stuff done tonight. I’m 28 but am already seeing the trend of saying I’ll do something and the years magically going by w/out me having done the thing. You sharing your thoughts is “work”. The time and vulnerability and past experience that it took was the literal labor. Especially the part where you decided to actually share it and not delete it like millions of others most likely have. So…find peace and fulfillment in that. A lot of our “work we have cut out for us” is not actually as unbearable and unpleasurable as we think it will be.

[@brochacho8156]

You got this dude! It is better late than never:)

[@heyadamflint]

Hey kids. I’m a 54 year old Aussie watching this and loving Andrew’s video and the awesome comments and community feels he’s created from this video. These are the days I love the internet and feel seen and inspired. Go for it everyone. We only got one shot!

[@JYRound]

Thanks for sharing. I'm 35, and I have just been in bed, burnt out, most of the last 8 years after having a mental breakdown. I just regained some energy and I really want to try new things and join classes/workshops, but I get intimidated by people, specially those much younger and more skilled than me

[@macsarcule]

I was a creative person who gave up all my creative pursuits to do the work thing because when I was 20-something. That was what it meant to be an adult. Give up all your dreams. One by one, I gave them all up. My happiest days were with the love of my life I met in 2012. Pure bliss with her. She was an artist, and her work became my dream. I kept worries and obligations out of her life so she could create what she wanted at her pace, her way. And she made amazing stuff and did it with incredible joy and energy. Completely unexpectedly, she suddenly passed away one morning in 2019. My world was destroyed, burnt to the ground, the only true happiness I had known. I’ve slowly and painfully built a new life since then. I’m 52 now. I’m watching this video because I never know what will present the next puzzle piece to keep moving forward, to not give up. It takes a while to think about a video, so it may be days from now something connects. Thank you for your work, and thank you for not giving up all your dreams as a 20-something. ✌️😌💜

[@thegoosemikey]

Wow man this was fucking powerful. Thanks for sharing your story and I hope you can experience true happiness like that again❤️❤️❤️

[@PassingBy-j7z]

Bro i get angry to hear your story how life is unfair and it takes away the people that we love the most your words are beautiful and your love for her is reflected in them it makes me angry that beautiful people like you lose their love ones it makes sad bro I hope you find happiness I hope you are happy

[@poetryinus1110]

I hope you will find some new beautiful joy in your life

[@thisfoodhits6205]

I hope you turn the pain of that experience into something beautiful (maybe you already are). Thank you for sharing your story, I don't know you and still I am so appreciative and grateful that you exist.

[@sun_j_rai]

I rarely comment on any KZbin videos. I am not a native english speaker & have always struggled with expressing my thoughts online because I fear of not being grammatically correct or being articulate enough. Even right now I've been going back & forth, typing, deleting then retyping again for the past few minutes. But I feel like I need to let it out of my chest. So, here it is. I stumbled upon one of your videos last week & since then, I have watched all your videos. Sometimes I even go back & rewatch them because they resonate with me in a much more deeper level than any other videos out there on KZbin. As someone who has been struggling to pursue their dream, I find hope in your videos. Your videos has been a source of inspiration & courage for me. So, thank you Andrew. Thank you for inspiring. Thank you for letting your ideas grow & flourish into these visual masterpieces. I hope you never stop creating.

[@satriyo-313]

I was almost like you. But now, I don't really care about it, as long as I don't intend to hurt someone with my words. Sometimes I use ChatGPT to correct my grammar, lol.

[@becomingyeti8363]

You type better than 90% of native English speakers on the internet, don’t worry about it

[@sun_j_rai]

Thank you so much for this positive energy. I really appreciate you guys replying back and sharing your experiences.

[@Lifetouch6387]

Your English is AMAZING (coming from a Native English speaker myself) ❤ and I hope that you’ll achieve ur dreams

[@jj_raii]

I hope you take little steps, without rush, towards achieving your dreams. And in some day you become the beacon of hope for others 💟

[@isaiahschumanmusic9844]

"To create something memorable, I knew I'd have to get vulnerable."

[@MiaShah147]

The only thing that keeps me from commenting is being afraid that people I know in real life might come across it or maybe the future me would cringe over it, but I do want to believe there's no harm in doing so and that it's all just parts and pieces of me that I need to acknowledge to be happier, unique and authentic as you called it. Thank you for this reminder. I needed it❣️

[@AndrewPaul1]

Cannot resonate with this enough. I always think of the people I know in real life - but I also realize that I’m not making this for them.

[@AndrewPaul1]

a video within a video - didn't expect that.

[@lifeisocean13]

Lmao😂

[@ArberBaqaj]

Your videos are in beast mode 2:52

[@blackfrost273industries4]

...video-ception? Eh? Eh?! Hahaha

[@allenlongstreet3736]

Truly genius storytelling. Bravo!

[@reccemdown]

Thats ads

[@marliansel]

For me, this video really brought to light that difference between creating your art and sharing your gift because that’s what brings you life versus creating what you’re “supposed to” in order to get a certain result. And how creating what you think you’re “supposed to” might bring you short term success but it crushes your gift. But creating what you love is what prospers your soul and it’s a long game, but it’s the only one where you love what you do the whole time. And inevitably that will always create success.

[@samnthapa]

you nailed it: no one know the things we are insecure about. i would have never imagine you were insecure about your voice, because for me, there's nothing wrong with it. in fact, i like how it goes with the vibes of your videos. i just fits. and i guess it works the same just for everybody else, right? also thank you so much for the last part where you acknowledge that it takes time. because yes i feel inspired by this and now i want to try things and give me a shot! but uh, maybe just not now, yk? anyway, sorry for the long comment, i just liked this very much! i love your shots and how you do lighting and color grading- yeah, i like your work.☝️✨️

[@AndrewPaul1]

One day at a time!!!

[@ThinkTheory]

My biggest insecurities are as a father.. I’ve never had a real father in my life which left a giant vacant hole inside that I didn’t discover until my 20’s… now that I am a father and married I want to make sure I provide the emotional stability and security my son and my family. All while somehow pursuing what I enjoy to do on the side. This combined with the feeling of failures and thinking I’ll never amount to anything sometimes cripple me. But I always keep pushing forward. This video reminds me of the importance of being who I am and leaning into this. Helps me reflect on how far I have come and will one day achieve my goals for internally and externally too. Thank you for this

[@canisfamiliaris4]

@ThinkTheory I admire that you're providing your family with what you were denied. I have a similar hole left by an emotionally absent father... May I ask, did you find a way to fill or heal that hole?

[@ThinkTheory]

@@canisfamiliaris4 thank you! Much appreciated and sorry you had to go through something similar.. and yes I have. While it is different for everyone, I had to sit and allow myself to mourn the absence of my father as though he had passed away. This was crazy hard because it allowed me a whole different level of vulnerability within myself I did not even know I needed. But it allowed me to begin to heal and move forward as though he has passed. Once I did that, I had to find a fatherly love from somewhere else.. god has a begin to fill the void. And for years and year I fought this and refused to go down it partially because I was agnostic. And also had Christianity down my throat so it left a bad taste. So I stopped following Christianity and began to follow the teachings of god. (Whole different conversation there too) The most IMPORTANT thing here though is I CHOSE this path. After years of speculation and looking at things through a logical/scientific perspective. I ultimately came to the conclusion that no one is forcing it down my throat and I am Already in a really dark spot emotionally, what do I have to lose. By far best decision of my life. It’s complicated and difficult but beyond liberating and renewing. It’s the first time in a very long time I have began to feel peace inside.

[@canisfamiliaris4]

@@ThinkTheory Thank you very much for the thoughtful reply. I actually read this not long after you posted it; I'm just not good at replying right away. :) Your answers definitely ring true for me; they are either something I expect I will have to do (mourn my father's absence) or something I am already doing (seeking God after both Christianity and secularism didn't work for me). It seems we have another similarity, this time in our religious/spiritual journeys. I am feeling that my spiritual growth is the best part of my life right now, so your answer is both familiar and encouraging. I have made less progress in the mourning realm, as it is not something I know how to do yet (my inability to be vulnerable in that area probably has something to do with it). But in any case, I do have hope that I can heal. Thanks again for your reply.

[@Clubmiho]

honestly I'm scared of being 100% myself but my goal is to do things that make me a little bit scared.

[@michelle-psl4441]

Thank you for making and sharing this video, Andrew. I am 66. I played my first instrument at 62. I began writing songs at 64. I have written over 150 songs. I have not done one live performance. I have not officially released one original song. Creativity never goes away. Neither does insecurity. The impostor syndrome is the devil. I know the key to being extraordinary is just doing it, and I have a need to be extraordinary. This video has lit the path. So I will begin to release my songs.

[@ElvinKristian]

20% gang!

[@AndrewPaul1]

Here for it 💪🏽

[@imadrafeh6543]

I'm also 🎉 what you make tutorials

[@bartholomeweustace4412]

🤙

[@LexLeo_]

🫡

[@rony5837]

Hell yeah

[@kaileeb.rapkin3150]

As a 3rd year college student, I feel like it’s normal to feel stuck, but i feel like there’s so much out there for me, and i want to start exploring. I like my college and am so grateful for the people I’ve met here, but I’ve always felt as if I’m meant to do more in this life. Watching your video actually helps me keep with my goals, and to continue on the path that I want for myself. I want to take my time, I want to see the world, and this video really helped me feel less alone.

[@firebirdwillgaming4193]

”I view my Inscurities as reasons I can’t do something. When in reality, they’re the very thing that sets me apart” -Andrew I rarely write comments but thought I would let this one slide, since I wanna show you some apretiation. I just discovered you through this video, and have binged some of your videos. Love you’re work man. I belive you’re gonna go somwhere and have the right mentality to do so. I’ve recently been going through these insecurities and showing them to the world through drawing. I’ve wanted to write lyrics and music for so long, but have only made a few small ideas so far. I’m gonna embrace it and use it as a reason to create, since I know deep down, it’s what I wanna do. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@AndrewPaul1]

:)

[@Sooksss]

I'm insecure about not really knowing myself, and losing myself in the process of life. I'm 18 at the moment and this year I've realized that Ive been stuck inside myself and my body this entire time, and I've lost myself. My inner child, my hopes and passions. But after that, I decided to take this on as a challenge. This is a lifetime goal of mine, to become someone that I want to be, and to live life. Every day is a challenge but every day is a day to enjoy. Thanks for the amazing video Andrew, and the wonderful cinematography!

[@katiekincius6089]

loved this line of “producing out of acceptance, rather than authenticity.” you hit the creative nail on the head: artistry is a pursuit. it evolves and evades; overwhelms and sustains, to then trim us to dry bare bones. take heart that you are on the twisting road many before you have walked. proud of you.

[@d3v1nstarr]

your vulnerability is what kept me here. i think that 30% comes from how authentic the content is on the internet. thank you for this rawness

[@maiphammy]

I’m in the 20%

[@igormkovalchuk]

11:20 beautiful transition, wow. this is like me watching my old videos from years ago and telling myself why doubt myself when thousands have seen so much of my work and i pretend it hasn’t effected or impacted anyone

[@princess_daisy333]

I'm 18 and I'm working on overcoming life long insecurities and I've made it a long way, my goal is to become my most authentic self through deep reflection and innerwork. Im proud of my progress so far and I know I'll make it further than I could ever imagine

[@ChillyIllie]

You've got this.

[@aliwasher3]

we're in the same boat haha

[@angelnyathi7828]

I relate sm to this honestly keep on going girl

[@Tibiscuit_OW2]

4:35 "To create something memorable I knew I'd have to get vulnerable" Andrew

[@driftingatoms]

I started my KZbin a little over a year ago and recently landed in a similar mindset. I was losing motivation to make videos but still had that pull to make them. I was avoiding allowing me to be me and attempting to make videos I thought my audience wanted to see. In removing the me from what I created. I was removing the very thing that people actually want. The human connection. My latest video was more vulnerable and it caused me to take more time on it. I still don’t get many views but I’m more happy with it than anything else I’ve done, and it’s motivated tons of new ideas. I’m excited for what’s next. Thank you for sharing your experience and reinforcing that I’m on that right path. Authenticity is always the way.

[@AndrewPaul1]

1000% couldn't agree more

[@lifeunlockedwithlea]

I recently did a video that at the end I wrote "authenticity is the new cool". I believe it. Way to go. 😊

[@liam.richards]

That’s epic, well done. Thanks for sharing your lesson!

[@ThomasCustomWoodworks]

I have been wanting to create wooden works of art but have been afraid to stray from the workshop videos and woodworking tips and tricks videos I typically make. This is the push I needed!

[@matej_sajgal]

Here I am (non native english speaker, trying to sound natural in my videos), watching yours stories, thinking how good they sound, not just the technical side and audio quality but your coherent story and immaculate english. And then you started talking how insecure you are about it 😅 I just wanted to say: thanks for sharing, it's helping others! 😁

[@AndrewPaul1]

this is awesome!

[@thesteviejo]

The algorithm knows why I’m here this morning. I hide behind the feeling that my heart is in the right place. If I learn enough about the process and watch enough YT videos, I’ll feel like I participated in this process. So I’m glad you took time to mention that it’s hard. Both you and Teya talk of moving toward this patina of difficulty. Hopefully I can take that with me. Beautiful stuff, I’m grateful you’re sharing your gifts with us!!

[@jpedromingocreative]

20% here. I always knew that I wanted to create art, I loved photography and filmmaking, still do. But to me, the evolution of "content" as a currency in exchange of attention just made everything feel less authentic in a way, kind of like social media forced you to keep up with it. I've also been shy of showing up myself online in the same way you've said, Andrew. I felt weird with my ideas at some point growing-up and then I kept them for a few only, feeling shy of my creative part. My wish for many years now have been stepping up, breaking that mental barrier of being seen as weird, embracing my most creative self I know is hidden inside of me. It takes effort and feels like a constant battle with myself. But maybe this is THE battle that can change everything... Amazing channel Andrew, keep inspiring!

[@5facts30]

I feel you 100% i also have trouble with the content for currency and inauthenticity..literally stoped me from doing lots of things up to today

[@jpedromingocreative]

@@5facts30 makes you wonder if there’s a point in creating something in the first place…

[@Aya-yx6wq]

WORD! I think sometimes u gotta do it ur way anyways .after evaluating the ratio of benifits / risks (or unworthy) ull make up ur mind .cuz u kno we do be creating excuses to not pursue what we want. An old woman once called me an artist i was like yea kinda .she said : les artistes qui sont modestes .it hits me

[@kasparflueck]

If you read this, you are loved, just the way you are.

[@sharma21anmol]

as a beginner who is thinking to hop in this digital creating thingy i am also very insecure about what people will think about my ideas about my rookie editing and scripting the video but at the same time i feel like this is where i can enjoy and i can relate to "accepted" thing aswell i really dont know how I'll over come it but I will surely give a try with my best efforts

[@farahh_hh]

YOU CAN

[@liam.richards]

Self belief is so important. I have the same feelings. All I do is think everyone who I think has an “opinion” about me is going to be dead within 80 years. We will all be gone, so who cares. Live and create the life you want. It’s yours.

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

Thanks for saying ‘it’s still hard’ man, I’ve been wrestling with a comment on a video, that frankly I was kind of expecting. It’s a prompt to be more vulnerable - and while I’m a honest and forthright person I know my perspective will draw criticism and I’m kind of wrestling with that authenticity versus fitting in thing.

[@ChristopheBouche]

Damn. I’m speechless… Seriously, It moved me… I feel so lucky you shared this piece of art with us so sincerely. And damn… you have an insane talent for telling stories ! So inspiring. Thank you man.

[@mike__durrett]

I've been going through a lot of considerable life changes so far this year. I'm almost 30, I am learning that I most likely have autism, and I finally got out of retail work as my main income. I'm a 10,000 hour experienced drummer/musician/songwriter. I have an EP to finish when I have the free time and brain space. I have YT videos about all sorts of different things that are really close to being finished. I'm learning that my biggest flaw with dealing with myself is applying pressure. I make my best work when I'm just feeling whatever feelings it is that I'm experiencing at the time, and communicating them through my music, lyrics, video, writing, etc. I'm trying to embrace that childlike wonder and excitement, following my whims and random spurs of passion for all sorts of special interests (as the ASD community would term it), and allowing myself to find the balance of perfectionism and spontaneity. Thanks for this video, and for sharing your perspective. I'll see you on YT here soon.

[@elledoesmusic]

It's Always so insane and so inspiring to me when i see someone expressing insecurity, doubt or fear about sharing something they've created only for me to watch it and see nothing but a masterpiece cause it gets me thinking that "hey maybe that's how people feel about my work"? The cinematography through out this video is so beatiful, ESPECIALLY in Teya's video at the end!

[@JohnnyMace]

I have Bipolar 1 and have now been taking medication for the past 3 years. Both the meds and what happened during my two manic / psychotic episodes, drastically changed who I am and how I experience life. After moving through many hills and valleys, I've learned that everything is temporary. What I'm learning now is how to focus on what I have, instead of what I've lost and might some day lose for good. For instance, there's people like you in my life who make me feel less alone, and give me the perspective I need to turn my insecurities into inspiration that will help me tell my own stories once again. I hope you grow to love your voice, because it's tender yet impactful. My goal is to find MY voice again, and share it with the world through videos on KZbin or songs on Spotify. It might not be what people are used to, but it'll still be me. Thank you for you're vulnerability, I can't wait to see what you do next :)

[@JudesKetchup]

Wow. Watched till the credits. Those three moments were big. I totally get what you mean by insecurities and trying to imagine what would please so you hide your own self while it this that might actually resonnate authentically with others. Thanks for this beautiful and meaningful film Andrew. I also really loved your film on pottery in NYC within her perspective ☺️☺️☺️🕊️

[@rah2_raw]

9:40 I will embrace my insecurities. And it will look like something I could never imagine.

[@arturerix3981]

For me it is doing Action- and Sci-Fi KZbin videos in the style of Corridor Digital or Rocketjump. But I always felt like it's too dumb, outdated or unrealistic. I also have millions of ideas, but which one is good enough to start, especially when I feel like it should outweigh the pain of not having started earlier? Cause I' been carrying this idea around for 10 years now and none of the small projects I did made me feel like I was really getting there... so I really really felt your video. Thanks for this colorful, expressive and heartful conclusion.

[@thefloragod]

You are so good at art, Andrew. Never stop. . From one artist to another. I see you. You are doing good work. Always do what feels right to you, before it feels right to anybody else. Thank you for these notes. Creation is a vulnerable thing.

[@kylechristensen4606]

After two years of writing and rewriting and rewriting and rewriting, constantly thinking my screenplay wasn't good enough, I turned it in to my first competition. Thank you

[@hristodonev]

Honestly I have been wondering over the idea that even though my life is interesting, I am doing a lot of the things just to be accepted and for the security. I've been thinking about starting a KZbin channel and doubling down on myself and my creative side, but I've been stopping myself because of what others might say and because it is unsecure...your video gave me some really nice ideas, motivation and actual bravery to really go for it. Awesome video and the idea to incorporate one into the other is also amazing. Cheers

[@tfntexas]

Thank you for making this video…I needed to hear but also I’m going to send it to my almost 14 year old granddaughter, who is afraid of people seeing her as “weird”. P.S. Your voice is great. Keep being you!

[@heyyyjas]

great video. there’s something so pleasing about watching a video made well from transitions, music, and brings us into the mind of another. all the better it also had good insight to what some of us face being human. at timestamp 3:30 joey says “they didn’t like my visionary ideas” to which someone replies “you were too complicated for them to follow you”. I love that. visionaries take risks and in doing puts them in vulnerable position. it’s not easy 😶 i’m definitely adding this video to my morning playlist

[@emmapaul8993]

this video is really inspiring to me. - I’m always fearful of trying new things & creating healthy habits because I know it’ll expose my weaknesses. I want to do a better job at embracing my weaknesses & knowing that having them is really just an opportunity to become stronger ❤️

[@sonja4936]

I’ve been working through my insecurities and fear of failure about making art driven by a deep desire for social change and I think this video was really helpful thanks ❤

[@anaalesia]

this was INCREDIBLE!!! thank you for being vulnerable and highlighting the fact that it takes time, something im also struggling with rn. being authentic and giving yourself grace is the epitome of creating art. great great job 💯🙏🏼

[@jannathnazim1638]

I'm 22, but I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be. I'm filled with insecurities and I'm not confident. Two days ago I realised why I'm not confident. Whenever I took a decision on my own it'll end up in mess and that's why I followed my friends or parents decision. So I'm scared what if things go wrong again. Now I just accept it and wanted to take my own decisions even if I fail. I want to learn from the mess. As I'm sensitive and weird in the way I think, people just like to tease me. I kept thinking I'm weak. I know it's hard, but I'm gonna try things my way, even if it takes time. Thankyou for creating this video 😊

[@ria8496]

20% !! i’ve been struggling to acceptance my appearance lately or my “boring” nature compared to my adrenaline seeking friends, but i know when i am genuinely passionate about something i do pursue it - running for student council vice president (failed lol), joining sports team, or being the DJ for our upcoming spring dance as someone who really is uncomfortable with public speaking and having the “spotlight” on her. i’m in my last year of high school and trying to figure out who i am but it’s been so hard at times when i don’t know if it’s my insecurities talking or something i genuinely want for myself?? idk but i think i’m just going to continue going for things i feel strongly pulled to and won’t be afraid to try new things - dying my hair, making new friends, or just being alone. just gotta learn how to acceptance ALL of myself :’) thank YOU for your video!! i love watching videos like these :) every frame was so high quality!! 👏👏 ps: your voice is amazing for narrating!

[@Jem.Williams]

I always find it fascinating when someone points out one of their insecurities and it's something that I never would have guessed

[@JacobMoen]

Honest and playfully insecure, I like it, a lot! A humble filmmaker is a rare breed around here. I am a 56 year old Dane, probably with an English accent somewhere between The Swedish Chef (The Muppet Show) and Klingon :D, but still bent on letting my voice be heard in video form (very soon) And I needed to watch this; thank you :)

[@Turtlpwr]

20%-er here. I spent my 20s as a professional musician (side man for bands and helped other people arrange in studio and for songs), but everything in my life has been for other people. My narrative throughout my life from family and friends was “you’re doing it wrong unless you’re like X”. Now, I’m almost 40, and after stripping away all the false masks that the world told me I needed to be accepted I feel so empty and completely lost in my own creativity. I don’t even know how to enjoy anything that’s is something “for me” anymore. I’m fighting so hard to try to create and express for myself, but it feels like the weight of my life and experience in the world has absolutely crushed me. Whenever I’ve stopped, I’ve felt this void that only creating things like film, comedy, and music can fill; problem is, I don’t feel like I have any voice anymore to speak a damn thing. A big part of me feels like I need to just give it up and accept that it’s just not in the cards for me. I’m tired of constantly failing, bot feeling like enough for myself, and hoping that I’m not gonna fail again. At this point, I’m beyond defeated, yet something inside of me constantly pulls me back no matter how much I try to release it.

[@Theshadowofaflower]

Omg, this video is incredible, the cinematography, the storytelling, the passion and authenticity is something to admire truly. I always wanted to study film and become a filmmaker but I always felt like it's weird or lame, although it's my dream but you have inspired me to pursue it, anyways beautiful video Andrew ❤

[@AndrewPaul1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@betterphlo-1]

I've been working on videos for a couple weeks now - I had this desire to just get off my butt and make something, so I did. And this video really reminds me of all of the ones I've made so far. I have yet to post them, but they're more vulnerable, no script, just pouring my thoughts on a topic and it has been so freeing. And it's really encouraging to come across this video and others like it and for that, I really want to say thank you.

[@AjayShaunta]

I think right now that's what I am actually trying to determine for myself, "What am are trying to accomplish" and "how does this look for me". I think being so new to content creation, I am just simply trying to do different things and discovery what I really like. Being so new I think there is the benefit of trial and error and it's something that I feel I can get use to so that I don't take myself too serious later and be flexible with the process! I really enjoyed your video, really needed to hear this message today!

[@tobiasschmid3192]

GOOSEBUMPS, much love from an 16 year old Austrian High school Exchange Student currently living in California on the search for the unknown , the search for my interests , the search of people like you who inspire and form others and the question of what defines me! I have a lot of unanswered questions but what would life be without the exiting feeling of the unknown! Thanks for showing me that „my people“ , people who see more in life , people who want to explore and feel alive with others, that those people are out there, just waiting for me to get to know them and learn from eachother and grow together, make this earth a little better and have an positive effect! Who knows maybe our paths are crossing at one point , life writes unexpected stories sometimes :)

[@nierediting]

I feel completely the same, in fact I still have many insecurities and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way, thanks for your video💯💪🏻

[@emmac3143]

I love artists making films about artists! Thank you for sharing your insecurities. I also have insecurities about my art since forever. This is the year I decided to start jumping over the “what ifs” and start sharing.

[@liammcgoldrick9941]

Your cinematography and storytelling is so captivating keep making more I love it, reminds me of euphoria with certain shots/ scenes!

[@angelinamulka2605]

i feel like it’s the story about me… everything that you’ve mentioned resonates with me so so much! i used to do a lot of dumb stuff as a kid, i loved videography, i had my youtube channel and, suddenly, i’ve started to overthink every single thing that i did anywhere i’d show up, either it’s real life or social media. when i’ve opened your video, your voice … it immediately caught my attention, i found it authentic, it fits the vibe of your work, so i hope my comment on it will make you less insecure about it. so now i’ve been trying to get my life together and prevent my insecurities from controlling me. i’m incredibly grateful to have watched this video, it gave me a different perspective on dealing with this issue.

[@AndrewPaul1]

This is awesome!

[@BriaRenee]

I think one of my biggest fears is basically what your video is about…being vulnerable in front of others (especially as a KZbinr). I’m scared of being my authentic self because I worry to much about how others view me and also just having a perfectionist mindset 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ My goal to overcome this is to practice mindfulness more and allow myself to just be in the moment more and worry less ( which is easier said then done, I know). But my goal is by the end of this year, for me to have built my confidence up more and have such a strong belief in myself so that what other people may think or say can not make me feel so anxious/overwhelmed like it has in the past. Love your videos 🤞🏾💞👍🏾

[@anythingandeverything8782]

I honestly feel the same. It truly is hard to choose to be yourself in this era because there are so many different voices speaking into your life, that's how it feels for me tbh and the fact that you choosing to be yourself is you choosing to go against the crowd which puts you under a light. I have always been afraid of what others may say about me, so I too am choosing to let that go and live the life that I want to live, even if it's weird or hasn't been seen or done before. This is also a hardship about being yourself cause we're all "weird" to everyone else because no one is the same. I hope you reach your goal and choose to live true to yourself every day. ☺

[@BriaRenee]

@@anythingandeverything8782 when you said, "the fact that you choosing to be yourself is you choosing to go against the crowd which puts you under a light." I felt that. That's so real which I think is why it can be tough. I wish you the best on your journey with this as well !! :)

[@amandacharlot1155]

I felt every word. ❤

[@riirah1010]

I'm insecure about everything, while simultaneously understanding that shame is the most useless emotion. Even when you know that it's best to be authentic and honest, it still takes effort. I'm a writer who struggles to write about my own life. I feel like I'll never get my true meaning across; but if I don't try, I'll never get any meaning across. There's always someone out there who wants to read what you want to write. There's someone for everyone, in all aspects.

[@rae.......]

I don't know what the technical terms are but the sound in this video was lovely. Aside from the video itself, it was also an incredible audio experience; I think it's something about the way you mixed & edited sounds together or stripped them that made it also great to listen to. Thanks for the encouragement:)

[@evwaldo1825]

It’s funny. Vulnerability is incredibly important, and it’s equally hard. It’s refreshing to see someone willing to be open about their struggles and laments. You’ve reminded me that I need to be more vulnerable in my life. Thank you.

[@avaxthomas]

You're one of my favorite KZbinrs! Your videos are so inspiring and so authentic. Keep it up :)

[@oliwiasobczak7046]

You are such a comfort person! I wish you could see yourself the way your audience sees you, because all the insecurities or impostor syndrome you mention in other videos, would be all gone. Love your videos! Great job!

[@theturmerictimes]

You are absolutely incredible. Honored to be in this

[@invullnerablee]

i found this video by accident and this is exactly the type of video style i always wanted to make but am to scared to release out into the public - its weird that i feel akward showing this but i love watching someone else do it :D

[@Just_NickyT]

Embrace insecurity. vulnerability is a superpower.

[@goghfurther]

I want to start off by saying, the quality of this video is incredible. The thing that I want to make happen is art making and sharing it with others. It’s fueled by giving people a mentor I didn’t have and thinking of a group of people that don’t usually get an opportunity to be heard. While in a way I’m doing that, I’m also so distracted and distressed by adulthood and feeling like I have to be somewhere I’m not. It’s frustrating because i see the things that need to change but they’re just out of reach and I can’t communicate how to ask for help. Anyway, awesome video and thank for the opportunity to see where I need to go

[@Mhl345]

I don't know if the things that happen to us or what we encounter every day are random or not completely random, but lately I've noticed some aspects of life that suggest to me that they aren't completely random. One of the concepts that I have experienced first-hand in recent times is that of one's own constructed person, in comparison to one's own inner child, that we all have and which perhaps represents our true essence, the one that when we were little allowed us to live life with amazement and not with anxiety. And this is precisely one of the concepts that is evoked in this film, and it is part of that process of acceptance, welcoming, humanization and realization (of life and human particularity) that I feel I am going through this year and that I don't even know when it started, except that probably it is just part of my entire life journey. Thank you for the work and for the authentic expression you put into it, it has further inspired and cheered me up. I have faith in myself and in the future, because I know that my defects and problems have a human nature. Greetings from Europe.

[@michaelwilde545]

Insecurity is a major theme in my life right now. I'm struggling with it and watching family members struggle with it as well. Last year I wanted to change jobs and I saw a job posting that interested me. I didn't apply though, because of insecurity. This year it was reposted and I went for it. It's not that my insecurity was gone, I'm just doing it in spite of the fact that I lack confidence. The difference is that now I'm willing to work with that insecurity instead of trying to rid myself of it. I loved your video and it resonated with me. I think that the first step in having others accept us for who we are is accepting ourselves for who we are - embracing our parts, even our messy, imperfect, odd parts - and working with them, not ignoring them, not letting them rule us, but taking them in as partners in our lives. I'm still in the training process at my new job and there are plenty of days when I ask myself, "Am I sure I can do this?" I honestly answer myself, "I think so, I hope so, I'm going to keep trying until I either master it or fail it, and I'm not going to stop until I see which it is the actual outcome. Reality will eventually tell me, not my imagination, not my worries, not my hopes - reality." In the process, I've learned that every single person I now work with faces some insecurity about the job. Every single one. It seems that insecurity is just part of being human. I'm gonna show this video to my wife who has been trying to start a youtube channel for quite some time but has some normal, human, insecurity about it. Thanks.

[@AndrewPaul1]

You can. I want you specifically to watch the video I put out on Friday.

[@nanjenowack9228]

I kept on watching your video, because I appreciate vulnerability and authenticity. The more we can connect with one another in an honest way, the more it leads to healing. Same goes for the person sharing their truth.

[@atticus_ng]

Words cannot truly describe how much I love this video right now. I REALLY REALLY needed to hear these things now because i too am in the process of embracing my insecurities too. I was always scared people would judge me, look at me weird, calling me out for the way i talked or think (cuz i am dyslexic) And it used to be okay as a kid because i was always the happy go lucky kid. But now, i see myself still wanting to burst into energy but it feels like i myself am protecting that inner child by preventing me from bursting with energy (just to fit in). I recently realised this is not who i am and i want to start doing things that define me and that are authentic to me. So that's what i have been doing and it's been really difficult but i know i can manage. Thank you so much for making this video, it allowed me to see so much more in myself and who I am ❤️

[@andreacarrara3566]

I am struggling feeling lonely lately... sometimes it feels like noone want to actively be around me. So everytime I feel like this I try to connect more with the people i'm surrounded by and most of the time I get rejected. I've noticed when i Look for others when I am not feeling alone, they do not reject me. I've learned the rules behind this, but when I have those crysis it feels like there is no way out of it. So here I am for the first time I am feeling alone but I won't reach out to anyone... I will go inside and see what I can do to grow a greener garden so people will love to join my garden. Thanks for your courage exposing your insecurity. Big hug

[@shakiracoonghe553]

Hey Andrew. I made it to the end and I loved every second of it. I am actually quite emotional because of the sheer beauty and authenticity of the entire piece. It makes me really want to meet you and your friends in the video… because I am weird too. My insecurity is sharing my inner power with others. And finding the right people to share it with. I am an energetic movement coach. I was a personal trainer for 10 years, however due to a nervous breakdown and my sensitivity, my work has changed drastically. I allow people to listen, play and express themselves through their bodies. I think my insecurity is around money and not going all in with my work and still holding on to some old patterns of work that no longer serve me. I feel so grateful that you encouraged me to write here on your art. It’s like you truly care and that’s why I’m here. Wishing you all the best as you, your friends and I traverse our insecurities. ❤️

[@mtktkt3773]

my god... i watched the whole video and im in tears by the end of it. the nyc video was beautiful.... i cant think of any reason why u wouldve been insecure about it. it's such a well-made, gorgeous, insightful and inspiring video, i love it so much. it was filmed so so so beautifullyyy... and it's just so well-made. thank you for this video. thank you for being authentic and vulnerable. thank you to teya too for sharing her story. the power of story... the power of story can be life-changing. this has definitely shifted something in me. thank u again and pls.... never ever change. do what u love, keep being yourself. i hope we will all make a promise to ourselves to be who we truly are and support each other through our different phases in life. we really only have each other.❤

[@Ultra_Frost]

Everytime my family discourages me to do something I want to do, feel the need to do, I end up seeing a video like this. I pick myself up and continue down this long and incredibly difficult road I've chosen to walk. Such a beautiful road it is.

[@Thenewgirl181]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU so much @Andrew for this artwork. This video really broke down something that seemed SO complicated to me: visually sharing my struggles and being confident about it. I truly appreciate your authenticity and vulnerability. I definitely identify with having insecurities and waiting 3 years to start. However, this video inspired me to get out of my own way and share it with the world. I'm currently taking note and planning my return. Thanks again and please keep bringing art like this to the masses. P.S. There's nothing wrong with your voice. It's actually perfect for narrating stories like these🙂

[@nicklydon8767]

20%… there was something really special about this. I felt like I could sense your authenticity.

[@barrettoneil4793]

As a freshmen undergraduate student, I resonate a lot with insecurity. I often mold my humor and personality to please others around me. The connections that I do have with others around me, I feel are ungenuine. I am trying to be grateful for the opportunities and moments I have with others. It is definitely not easy. I want to be comfortable with disagreeing and straying from the status quo. I want to do things that I want to do, not ones that others convince me are what I should do. Although It's quite difficult to be inherently creative, I feel that it is almost impossible. I know that I will never feel satisfied, or that it will get easier. I just want to feel excited about life as much as I can. I found this video after doom scrolling for hours procrastinating homework at 1AM. I feel that I have never fit in, but I do not think that is a good or bad thing. This video emphasized my idea, and reassured me that its okay. I will change my life, no matter how long it takes. I will break my barrier of insecurities. Thank you Andrew.

[@mufazaHD]

"To make something memorable, i need to be vulnerable," wow, i really like that sentence

[@bad_benny]

I am BLOWN away by the quality of this video. Instant subscribe, man. I can't believe you don't even have 10K subscribers, this video genuinely felt like one made by a million+ subscriber channel.

[@AndrewPaul1]

come back next week ;)

[@lacroustillenecroustillepl2637]

thank you so much for this video, I am going through the same thing, and recently decided to make an art project about me going through my thoughts and insecurities, using multiple mediums, forcing myself to try new art outlets, forcing me not to be scared of sharing writings and animations. Watching your video comforts me in seeing this is the right way, feels nice to be not the only one going through this, wishing the best for you and everyone! It may not get easier, but our own art will be there to reassure us

[@rahmanabdullah1049]

What you are doing by 'exposing' your vulnerability as a human is truly amazing. I feel people like are true motivators and please keep going.

[@yumimigaming]

Yes. I made it to the 20% part. Your video really touched me. I was feeling off for a while now and couldn't really put my finger on it. You made me understand that I want to be real. I need to be real. I was afraid, I still am. I'm scared of being vulnerable. I crafted this persona that I show people, but it's burning me out. Showing people little snippets of my real self, I discovered that people actually watch my videos for this snippets.

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

I lost it at “I hate my voice” I haven’t once disliked ur voice in fact I was enamored by your looks and perspective and YES your voice! I’ve hated my voice for so lo my but because others didn’t like it. You may have changed my life forever. Thanks for sharing.

[@chriskilvington8034]

I really connected to this film, and particularly the section where it was just you, a room and a mic. I've been trying to write a story about a now-90-year-old guy who used to live in our street in London and visited every week for an hour to chat. I think the heart of the story sits in how those face to face moments were such a treasure. The pure connection, really. I got a feeling of that when I was just watching you in the room with the mic. I felt quite moved by that moment in your film.

[@munchingmakenna5776]

“I feel like the stories and the things I say never really make sense”. -story of my life. One of my biggest insecurities is when I say something too deep and no one understands.

[@МихайлоБагатченко]

Because of this video i realised that being afraid to seem weird to people around me got me overthinking and drained out completely. I haven’t been diagnosed with a depression but i feel like’s that’s the case for now and it’s keeping me from doing something i really want. But I felt some warmth of a spark that’s buried deep in me after watching this video. Thank you Andrew.

[@tom_visits]

Hey Andrew I'm coming to terms recently that I've been pretty insecure about my speech or public speaking - as I feel like i'm watching a robot talk whenever i speak about something i care about. i pause, i ramble.. but what i am speaking on is always something i'm really passionate in - concepts that are always a little too abstract to have with a stranger. I'm also insecure about just about anything I produce creatively. I always wish I could be better. a couple years ago I left a job that paid a lot of money to pursue my passions (even though i didn't really know what they were yet at the time) I love to travel, sing and make videos and I feel the most alive when I'm out doing those things. This video helped me out, a lot so thanks - makes me feel like i'm making the right decision for myself as a creative. I'm editing my first vlog right now, and hoping it turns out good!! I figure its the best place to start as vlogging can be a great vehicle to keep travelling and gathering all the content you need to create even more. Thanks again, Tomas

[@mayflow3rr]

Wow this video is amazing and what I needed to hear! I think one of my major insecurities is not being good enough or thinking I have to change myself to fit a "mold," who others want me to be, etc instead of just unapologetically being my authentic self. I think I've squished down my inner child too much but now it's time for her to come out. As you said, it will take time and won't happen overnight. It won't be easy but it's definitely worth it in the end, being able to live your life the way you sounds more freeing too!

[@rmphotos328]

I absolutely love this video. Im so grateful to have found your channel because I’m currently struggling with embracing my insecurities and letting them hold me back. I’m afraid of showing my face and hearing my voice on social media, even when I know how essential it is for people to build trust in me and my photography business. I’m also scared of being judged or no one liking what I’m doing, and realizing that my target audience isn’t even there. There are so many other fears but hearing you say that embracing your weird is the very thing that will set you apart from others and allow you to create something lasting just lights a fire in me to chase my dreams. Thanks so much for this!

[@wolfxlover]

For me, I have a very creative heart. I don't catch social cues so I usually stay by myself and go on many, many walks. I love people, but I'm insecure of being too smiley. I love the world, but I'm insecure of being too "much". My words are locked in poetry, but when I try to write poetry, it comes out forced. I am insecure of just being an artist, so I've studied Science and Computer Science my whole life, trying to be balanced enough so if one side of me fails then the other can pick me up. I want to make youtube videos, but I'm terrified of what it means to make my digital footprint bigger. I'm scared of destroying whatever it means to have privacy. But I think the best I can do at the moment is create. Be myself around everyone and apologize less for it. And I will create and muster up the courage to share it. :D

[@knham2]

These videos are so raw and authentic. It's refreshing and it's everything I need to hear right now. Just found your channel today and I've been on a binge. I'm getting ready to go back to school to get my Master's in counseling psych after working for 7 years as a software engineer. I'm finally answering the call that I've felt my entire life. I'm 32 and I'm feeling like I'm just getting started

[@colinevanaartsen6776]

What a nice video. Thank you. In the beginning of the video I was thinking: ‘What a lovely voile he has’. And then later you mention that as one of your insecurities… I’m struggling with the whole what would other people think mentality while at the same time I’m convincing myself that I don’t care. But I do. It hurts when people judge and it makes me hide like you. It made me hide so badly that I don’t even know what I like and want in life. It’s a complete discovery to unravel my likes and dislikes. Because I notice I often dislike things I actually like deep down inside as a way of protecting myself. And I ‘like’ other things because I was praised for it. Confusing but very satisfying journey to figure out who I truly am.

[@noway148]

this video spoke to me, especially the last segment: i’ve wanted to make videos kinda like yours for years, and next week i’m flying across the country away from everything i’ve known to do that (and follow other dreams) and it also took me 3 years to get there. and i’m still scared and insecure over it. but i’m gonna do it. thank you

[@AstridAC-jn1vj]

I think something super powerful about this video, is the sharing of your process. with that I mean the steps are almost prompts to create your story

[@vmarinhos]

Bro, thank you for making time to make this video and for having the courage to open up and share your story. Thank you for being vulnerable. You just nailed it. We gotta do this first and foremost for ourselves, mostly for ourselves as a way to honour our own innate right to be, to express whatever we’ve brought to share and give to the world. I’ve been procrastinating creating my channel for the last four years precisely because of the fear of sharing who I am, fear of opening up, fear of blossoming into the world. People can be really fucking cruel and the more sensitive one is the less encouraged they feel to get exposed and judged. I’m much closer than I’ve ever been though. The awful lot of shadow work I’ve done is bringing fruitful results. Thank you for this necessary video.

[@profizzy]

I love that you put the ending in there about how we might be really motivated from this video but actually doing it is still gonna be hard