Why I Don't Believe in Competition (Even as a Freelancer)

No.218 #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’s January 8th, 2026, and after a long day on a big project, I’m back to my "video journal" (0:00). Today, I’m reflecting on a conversation with a colleague that highlighted a major difference in how we handle professional pressure. While some freelancers feel threatened by "the competition," I’ve always believed that comparison is the thief of joy—and that the project’s success matters more than being the "best" in the room (1:15). The Cultural Mindset of Competition (4:06): I discuss my fascination with Asian competition shows like Physical: 100 and One Championship. I explore the difference between the "taunting and banter" often found in Western sports like the UFC (7:55) and the inspiring, respectful, and team-oriented philosophy often seen in Asian series. For me, seeing people help the last person across the finish line is far more inspiring than watching someone get put down. The Power of Open Knowledge (10:54): In a struggling economy, it’s tempting to be closed off. However, in my 20 years as a freelance film editor, I’ve found that sharing templates and information only makes you more valuable (11:22). Being easy to work with is what keeps clients coming back, not hoarding secrets. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The Video Journal philosophy 01:15 - Professional pressure & comparison 02:21 - Being viewed as a rival 04:06 - Lessons from Physical: 100 05:10 - Blame Culture vs. Accountability 06:24 - The problem with taunting 07:55 - UFC vs. One Championship 08:46 - Why it’s okay not to be first 09:49 - Putting the project first 10:54 - Why I share my knowledge 12:01 - Competition in 2026 12:20 - Outro & Milestone Goal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬