Why I Keep Making Videos (Even When the Numbers are Bad)

No. #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 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ YouTube can be incredibly discouraging when you start comparing your journey to others (0:06). Today, I’m being completely transparent about my earnings and why I continue to create content despite the "mental tax" of slow growth. I recently saw a new creator hit monetization and earn $400 in her first month—meanwhile, on my main channel with 65,000 subscribers, I’ve only earned €250 over the last two and a half months (3:24). It’s a reality check that numbers don't always reflect the work put in. However, I’m not stopping, and here is why: I use this channel as a "verbal journal" for my mental health (5:44). Verbalizing my thoughts helps me gain clarity and offload stress, which is essential for my work as a freelance film editor. I’m also practicing the skill of communication (7:07) and protecting my passion project from being "just about the money" (8:34). If you are a new creator feeling burnt out or discouraged, this video is for you. Remember your "Why," delete the Studio app if you have to (9:05), and keep creating for yourself first. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Why YouTube can be discouraging 00:55 - The "Comparison Thief" 02:18 - My Reality: Subs vs. Earnings 03:51 - Why I don't give "growth" advice 05:19 - Defining the "Why" 05:44 - YouTube as Therapy 07:07 - Skill Building & Confidence 08:34 - Passion Projects & Creativity 09:05 - Advice: Delete the Studio App 09:55 - Can you pay rent with YouTube? 10:51 - Outro & Milestone Goal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬