Creator Discouragement & Burnout. I’m Losing Money on YouTube, But I’m Not Quitting

No.146 #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 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Have you ever felt discouraged by your YouTube views, subscribers, or ad revenue? You're not alone. In this video, I share a vulnerable and honest experience of creator discouragement after seeing a fellow tech creator's success and high first-month AdSense payout. It's a tough pill to swallow when you've been on the platform for 12 years with a sizable channel (like my 66K+ subscriber main channel) and still struggle to cover the basic expenses like Adobe Premiere, Epidemic Sound, and energy bills with your YouTube AdSense earnings. I dive into the comparison trap and the constant question: "What am I doing wrong?" But the core of this discussion isn't about jealousy; it's about shifting focus. I talk about the insightful philosophy of making videos for the audience (to drive views/income) versus making videos for yourself (for passion). For me, enjoying the process and avoiding burnout is more important than chasing the numbers. YouTube is my passion project, not my main source of income, and that philosophy shapes my content strategy. Whether you're struggling to get your first 1K subscribers or you're a seasoned creator questioning your next move, this video is for you. Join the discussion below! 🔥 Timestamps: 0:00 - The VLOG I watched that triggered this feeling 1:12 - The creator's success: 100K+ subs and high first paycheck 3:30 - My AdSense reality check (My highest ever check was only €500!) 5:00 - The business perspective: Am I losing money on YouTube? 6:33 - This is a first-world problem, but it illustrates a real creator struggle 9:00 - The "5 for the audience, 1 for me" philosophy 11:20 - My choice: Passion over the algorithm grind 13:30 - Comparison is the Thief of Joy 14:40 - The danger of creator burnout 17:00 - The value of the journey ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬