Don't Start Your YouTube Channel at 500% 🔥

No.156 #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 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I often notice a key mistake in the gym—whether it's Muay Thai or lifting weights—that perfectly translates to content creation: people fail to pace themselves. Especially beginners tend to go all in (what I call "500% speed") to prove themselves. This not only risks injury due to poor technique (like not twisting the hip correctly for a kick) but also leads to rapid exhaustion and burnout. This physical principle is the secret to YouTube success: The Trap of the 500% Start (7:54): Creators often block themselves by believing they need the best gear (big camera, pro editing) and a huge idea right away. They start at an unsustainable 500% effort, make one big video, and then quit because the effort is too taxing. The Power of Pacing (9:26): Your first videos are your training ground—a space to make mistakes, get the reps in, and focus on fundamental skills (like verbalizing your thoughts). Consistency beats a single massive effort that you cannot sustain. The Pressure Trap (12:00): If you set the bar too high with your first video, you create immense pressure to meet that expectation again, which often leads to channels stopping altogether. The lesson is simple: Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it at maximum capacity right now. Pace yourself, focus on correct form (or consistency), and protect your ability to keep going long-term. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - The concept: Pacing yourself in training and content 0:37 - The problem: People struggle to pace themselves (especially beginners) 1:52 - The urge to win vs. proper technique 2:48 - The risk of injury and overdoing it (even for advanced trainers) 3:45 - Muay Thai example: Protecting your knees by twisting your hip 4:30 - Weightlifting example: Protecting your body during the initial power test 5:22 - Easing yourself in and slowly adding weight/reps 6:54 - The risk of forming wrong habits by starting too fast 7:32 - Transition to YouTube Content Creation 7:54 - The 500% Trap: Needing a big idea, new camera, and pro editing 8:36 - Why most channels stop after five videos 9:04 - The Training Ground: Your first videos are for practice and reps 9:55 - Pacing yourself means starting simple (e.g., just an iPhone) 11:35 - Why people quit after one big video (Unsustainable speed/pressure) 12:12 - Final thought: Cruising vs. riding fast 12:34 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬