You should start a YouTube channel (even if nobody watches)

If you're over the age of 20 you should start a YouTube channel.

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[Thegreatresetoflife]

I started my channel today. Thank you. It's my birthday and I need positive change in my life.

[roxtendo]

Im on 60k subs right now and maybe Im not good enough to tell you one thing. Dont start a gaming channel. Believe me. Lets Plays wont bring you somewhere these days. And if you are able to find a Game you have to burnout yourself, rush your game to produce as many videos as possible as soon as possible. This is how I killed my motivation and thinking about doing a second non gaming channel.
But Gabe is right. You have to enjoy the progress but it could be that you lose your way and only think about the next sponsorship, if your next videos is a hit or miss.

So yeah, never think about success, think about a channel that motivates you to do this for years and improve yourself.
And one thing that everyone thinks about himself: "I dont look good, so I dont have to put my face in the internet".

Believe me, many people dont even care how you look, if your video is awesome or helpful. And tbh dont be afraid about your friends or family. You think they will stalk you channel? Make fun of you?
Nope.
I told some friends about mine and guess what? We never speak about it or any video. Everyone is filled with their own problems and seeking for their answers, they dont even have the time to judge me.

But this is just my experience.

Go out and create! Gabe is a guy who is totally the right guy to give you the best direction.

[roymakay]

Excellent no-bs video! Can you make another no-bs video about what kit and software you use if possible?

[Sonahart]

Thanks Gabe!

Started being more consistent on YouTube this year and the part about having things to share with people is something I really connect with. And it’s great to find people that connect in some way with the same things

[beverlyclaridge]

Great video, Gabe! I agree. Starting my YouTube channel was an excellent decision. I was at rockbottom after losing my mother and my brick and mortar business, followed by entering lockdown in a home filled with business stuff here in New Zealand. On top of that I was officially OLD at 65! So, what did I have to lose? It's been a very good decision that helped me not only reinvigorate my arts practice, but gave me a lot of confidence.

[Mvjesty]

Gabe, I’ve been watching you for a long time now. I love your videos and have seen you and your family grow. You’ve inspired me with my financial journey, now I need to let you inspire me to be quiet and create. I was a professional videographer and photographer for 3 years. I have since let my equipment collect dust. People say I have the skillset to go far as a creator, but for whatever reason I just can’t pull the trigger. I need to just try to consistently upload for 3 months, to see if I like it. Let’s hope that I can finally start

[kjmav]

I’m seeing so many “you should start a YouTube channel” videos these days. Is YouTube sending y’all bonuses for making these?

[Lusomad_]

Gabe, thank you! I loved this transparent video style. I've been a fan for awhile. You have inspired me to continue with my Youtube Channel.
Anyone who is interested in Portuguese, Brazil, language learning - would love to have you :)

[lindacgrace]

I love your enthusiasm, Gabe, but a YouTube channel is not in the cards for me. I am legally blind. I CAN'T use a camera, do editing, etc. It's too visually challenging. They don't make editing software for people with less than 20% vision. I'll keep on writing books; eventually I'll figure out book marketing!

[bakerbeltz]

Gabe is right about 2 things. Some of the most successful videos on my channel are just me shooting the breeze about what I’ve been up to. And I do feel like I’m finding my people. A lot of comments I get are from people who have the same interests as me. And as long as my channel is relatively small, I can respond to every comment, so it feels like community too.

[JehnReads]

I started mine last week just to have a creative outlet and a place to talk freely about the books I read.

[jaybrown]

Everybody that subscribed already has a YouTube channel what is this high School popularity BS start a YouTube channel not everybody is going to follow everybody and plus YouTube is already slowly dying

[LivingProcess]

Brilliant as always 💚 It's cool how YouTube makes the world smaller with like-minded people. I would love to learn something new maybe not YouTube not sure how (Deaf) but it's interesting Have a Favorite Weekend 💚

[WaskiSquirrel]

I've run a YouTube channel since 2007. Of course, when your topics are North Dakota, fountain pens, mechanical typewriters, and the occasional deep dive into a topic or obscure books...you don't get many views. But I have some regular commenters that I interact with and my channel has grown. I'm glad I started it and that I've kept with it, even if I don't get that many views.

[Lifebeyondthesea]

very good points you make. i had zero plans to 'vlog' back in 2012. but after moving to the philippines, i needed a way to share my videos with my grown kids back home so, i put them on youtube. just goofing around town, exploring places.

next thing i knew, 'people of youtube' began asking me questions about visas, budgets, customs, dating. now i've been vlogging for 12 years, over 100, 000 subs. over 31 million views.

here's an important distinction you made; "you have something you want to say." sadly, everybody and their brother that moves to the philippines now "has a channel". but they have nothing to say. so many just copy other content like a template and hope for views. they aren't putting themselves out there, creatively or sincerely. and so, YT-philippines travel niche is now flooded with many lame channels going nowhere.

i just started my 4th channel today. different genres, different audiences. as you said, "your people" are out there, and they will find you. if a person is consistent and constantly improving.

[ViperChief]

Been making content for over ten years now. Didn’t take it seriously till recently.

[farinshore]

Yeah, I need to know that my ideas are adequately censored!

[TheClutterLady]

Yes, it's CRAZY how much I'm learning all the time in just a year of making YouTube videos and how exciting it still is! 😍

[Mr.Persistent]

I like your videos a lot gabe but the ones on Minimalism and frugal living. This is also good like a story telling style video but not as value driven as those ones where you share tips and advice. Whatever makes you happy man. Keep it up! Looking forward to your vids on finances and other topics.

[SunnyKindJourney]

100% agree with your thoughts, Gabe 🌿