211 Days of Vlogging: Why I’m Not Stopping in 2026

No.211 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ It is December 31st, 2025, and as we close the door on what has been an incredibly rough year for freelancers and the film industry in Germany, I wanted to take a moment to reflect (0:00). Even while battling a lingering lung infection that has kept me from the gym (1:18), I’m celebrating a major achievement: 211 consecutive daily vlogs. In this video, I discuss why I view this channel—and tools like the Anbernic RG35XX Plus—not just as hobbies, but as essential practices for maintaining my mental health and avoiding the "doomscrolling" trap (2:27). The Freelance Reality (2:59): 2025 was a year of legal battles over unpaid work and a struggling economy. I share my perspective on being in a "privileged" spot with new projects starting in January, while acknowledging the hardship many of my friends are still facing. Looking Ahead to 2026 (5:05): I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I believe in building habits. I talk about starting small—like 10 pushups a day (5:49)—and my upcoming plans for the podcast and a new strategy to fix my finances after a bout of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (6:20). Thank you for being part of this 211-day journey. Here’s to a healthier, more creative 2026. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Happy New Year! Reflections on 2025 0:52 - Milestone: 211 Days of Daily Vlogging 1:18 - Health Update: Vlogging while sick 2:27 - Tools for Mental Health 2:59 - The 2025 Freelance Economy 3:27 - Legal Battles & Client Issues 5:05 - Why I don't do Resolutions 5:49 - The Power of Small Habits 6:20 - Combating GAS: 2026 Financial Plan 7:49 - Nerd Culture & Mental Health 8:09 - Final New Year's Wishes ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬