Happy new years everyone. I truly appreciate all of you who tune in and watch my content, share and smack that like button, Thank you all for the continuous support throughout the years! 🙏
From the first video I saw with you I knew you were the real deal. Honest. Your one of the few I love listening to. You and your other buddy with the perfect gun. Lol you do magic too! Like PM hmmm. I personally don't like him because of how positive he is about everything. Cept complaining bout having covid and not being able to go out. At that point I was done lol. Covid cost me a hair salon I spent 20 years building so it was rough on lots and many ppl died so that lack of sensitivity from PM really was the nail in the coffin. I create videos everyday across 3 main channels for 3 years and now I make 100$ a month off it so true how brutal it is. Trying to work out everyday and spend time with the daughter as well. You gotta get back on training at least a little. 30 mins in the morning to just keep you clear man it's so much better emotionally that way. The goals that never end are the most rewarding. That's why youtube is so intoxicating. Really sucks that they don't really give a cheap about us but where else can you reach and connect with so many ppl? You have to say I'm going to do this and it doesn't matter how long it takes. It's getting done lol Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the same high-school as my opa at the same time! No Plan B. They say no and I say YES! Anyways you are a breath of fresh air my friend. When I do break free from the debt and take the family on vacation after I plan on taking my favorite subscriber to Iceland and Indonesia (lol he's always been here keeping me company) need to fpv Iceland and check out snakes in Indonesia. So hopefully your down for a little meet up then! We can slave for our dreams, or someone will pay us to slave for theirs!
This video is a lot different from what I usually upload, and I'm honestly really nervous uploading it. But fu@! it, hopefully you like it and lets make 2024 count ❤
Yes, very different from what you use to post. But you know what... Every time i watch your videos i feel like i want to know you better. Because you seem like how a really good friend should be. And with this videos not only I could know you better but at the same time got inspired to just do it and not give up. And now we know how hard it is to make it on social media (UA-cam included). Thank you for opening up. Great video as always! Keep it strong!
Thank you for your honesty and the reality check, for your time and effort. I hear you. You haven’t put me off. You’ve made me more determined to start. I wish you all the best.
14:24 The sacrifice is the biggest thing. The drive to put in the time even when you have no traction, views or subscribers. It's giving up other things because you care about this the most. It sucks, but everyone I know with that attitude has eventually made something of it!
We hear you and know the situation you find yourself in. As professional wildlife and travel photographers we spend many days, weeks and months in the African bush shooting wildlife for our books and stories, sometimes with little to show for our efforts. But, as you say, you have to push through - keep committed and in the end, with a little luck, the results will be worth the sacrifices. And, many times they are. Social life? What's that? Holidays? Same thing! But, yes, the creative freedom is just wonderful and, it sure beats sitting in an office working 9 to 5. Keep going man - we really enjoy what you are doing!
I am sorry to hear of your struggles but happy you shared with us. I am a fan of your videos and enjoy your channel and teachings. There is no success without struggle, if there is no struggle, there is no progress. Arnulfur YOU have made progress and you will continue to do so. Take some time for you and your family in 2024 and then get back on UA-cam to your followers and fans and continue to inspire and motivate us! We need YOU! I along with many others will be watching. Happy New Year 🎉 and wishing you all the best in 2024! ❤
Thank you for your kind words! Struggles aren’t bad, it’s just not easy. But with out them everything would just be pampered and easy. Plus failing is a part of it
It’s amazing how many creators struggle with work life balance, I think majority need to focus on a good online store and email marketing then focus on less more important content. I know a photography creator with 1 mill + on instagram still living at home, while I have a tiny channel just under 10k and UA-cam is a second income, It could fully support me now but I dont think I’ll ever stop client work as client work is fun and create to much opportunities. I think if your struggling with work life balance focus on these 3 things 1. What makes the most money 2. What do you enjoy the most 3. What’s the most time efficient to make All the other content is great, but does it support you and your passion!
Thank you so much for your straight honesty about the reality of content creation my friend! It's like everything in life, people just see (some only want to see) the tip of the iceberg and underestimate the amount of work which is hiding below the surface. Specially young people forget that content creation still requires work and effort like every other traditional job. I picked my channel up again after our second daughter was born this year, when things were slightly managable again and I do my best to do my YT reps while the ladies are sleeping. But like you I put my family first. Every time I see a piece of content from you I just appreciate the hard work and effort you put on to the table. It's also good to know you have friends in the creator space, which go through the same pain like you and I hope you guys have an eye on each other to prevent burnout, since at least 3 of you in the EU north I know (Peter, Teppo and you) are all the head of your families. Happy new year to you and your family and stay healthy my friend :)
My friend thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 also I have an eye on your channel 👀 keep at it I love the hussle and I really like that you’ve been putting effort into it lately ☺️
I've been an amateur photographer shooting landscapes and motorsport since 2008, and I love your channel. Ive been lucky enough to meet some Icelandic folk, and you all have such a positive outlook. Im finally getting to visit your country this summer, and can't wait.
Thank you for making this video and for being so open and candid with us about your experiences, your personal life, and how many obstacles there are to not just making meaningful and high-quality video content, but doing it consistently over the long-term. This was very informative and helpful. This is the first video I have watched of yours, but after seeing the quality of your work, I will be taking a close look at your channel library to see what else I can learn from you. God bless you, your family, and all of your creative endeavors.
Follow your heart and your dreams because you don't get time back. Dreams without goals are just dreams. I admire your drive and passion. It's not about what you have, it's what you do with what you have!!!! Keep up the great work. Dave
I know for a fact, that much more people can relate to this than you'd think, believe me. I have the highest respect for the amount of work you put in and the amount of sh*t you're willing to eat (as you said it). And no matter what you'll have to do in order to live, even turning your back to your dreams for a bit, we will still respect you. Keep on going my man!
I totally relate to your video! I have uploaded more than 420 videos over the last 3 years and I understand the toll it takes on you... I am still a small channel with 2.2K subs but like you I understand that consistency is key to achieving your goals! Thank you for making this video, its good to know you are not alone in this UA-cam thing... Keep up the amazing work👌
Great talk! I think the key word here is obsession. You need to be obsessed with making videos. You need to love it so much that you would go insane if you don’t get to make videos. If you have that you will succeed sooner or later, because your obsession will make you consistent every week for years on end, and that is what you need to succeed.
Whew! The transparency here is just too good. I can go on and on about it but I won’t. I think transparency is what makes our human experiences so inspirational for one another. Maybe my age is peeking through lol (pushing 40) but geez! There’s nothing greater than true highs and lows and the power to get through
loved this video. always love watching your stuff! i feel like youtubers are just a different kind of breed. they have a goal in mind and they work crazy hours to achieve it. when their family/friends are having fun (or sleeping), content creators are still working hard to get things done. you're comments on having 'creative freedom' really connected with me. thank you for the inspiration this morning.
Du är fantastisk. Otroligt vilket kämp. Hoppas att du haft en fin jul och nyår. Och att våra vägar korsas (igen) och att jag kan va ett litet bidrag till antingen chill/avlastning eller din starka riktning. Allt gott!! /Anton i Gbg
I so needed to hear this. I've been doing photography for over 10 yrs and it still has yet to take off. I have the gear, knowledge and ability but it's hard trying to make time, staying motivated and consistent. It's also hard trying to build a channel alone. This video literally reset my focus and showed me that despite having 49 excuses to quit, I have 51 reasons to keep pushing towards my dream🎉 much love from Texas
Out of all the videos I could've clicked to watch on January 1 - this was the most honest, motivating video around being a content creator. Thank you so much!
You raised very important aspects of being a content creator. Burnout, constant pressure to be creative, sacrificing time that can be spent with family. In addition, this irrational fear of being judged, embarrassed by what you do. These are things that effectively stop and hold me back from starting my own channel. You give a lot of inspiration to act. To try to overcome issues. My biggest problem is that I overthink a lot and compare myself to other creators with big accounts. Thanks a lot and Happy New Year 🎉
Frábært myndband! Takk! Þú gefur mér innblástur. Ég er líka Íslendingur í Svíþjóð - Trettio år senare, tjeeeeenare! Mig hefur lengi langað til að búa til vídeó um personal development á UA-cam, en aldrei komist lengra en í fyrsta myndbandið (I am my own worst critic). Eftir að hafa horft á þitt myndband er ég ótrúlega mótíveraður að "Just Do It". Aftur, takk! 🙏
I’ve been watching your channel the last five years. Your growth has been so relatable - it makes it feel like something anyone can do if they fully commit. I have immense respect for you. My wife is now pregnant with our first child and I’m in a similar situation - fully commit to something I care about (my currently small freelance media hustle) or go find a job in the toughest job market I’ve ever been in. Seeing your success gives me hope that things will work out!!
Thanks for the transparency. Very inspiring and I am sure it's useful to a lot of people ( myself included ). So glad more and more youtubers talk about it ( maybe people quitting at the beginning of the year set precedence ) and yet there are still those "guru's" click-bating people with promises of overnight success.
A very personable, frank and relatable message. What you described is what most content creators are feeling. You've put the miles in and are getting the rewards for that. Never give up. You inspire more people than would tell you. All the best for 2024. Keep smashing it and following your passion. From one content creator to another. All the best for you and your family. Ray and Sue.
Arnulfar you are amazing and the fact that you have stuck at it shows how strong you are, it is easier to study get a degree and normal job but soi much harder to do this - UA-cam is my Plan B but wish it was my Plan A but then again it was not around when I was younger - keep having fun and make time for your family, I love your magic channel as well keep smashing it and thank you for everything you have helped so many people with your insane content here's to an awesome 2024 - cheers Hieth
Love it man you always serve it up with no BS! 🙌🏼 Been watching your channel for the last few years and been on my own UA-cam journey the last 3 years and hoping for a long and fruitful career from it! 🙌🏼 Happy year new and wish you all the success for 2024 👊🏼
I really needed to hear this! I haven’t even started my photography journey yet because I’m still working on getting my first camera but it really hit when you brought up kids because I have a 3 year old myself and I feel like it’s going to be harder to start knowing that I wanna be around him all the time. Thank you for opening up about things I really appreciate you?? ❤
Thanks for this, having started a couple of channels and really struggled to maintain headway, I realise how much work and commitment this is, especially with a full time job. And this is coming from a graphic designer and photography background. I’ve had that burst of energy a few times Before setting up some businesses but this time round at 40 I’m really struggling to push. It definitely gets more difficult. I’m going to try again this year. Cheers for the videos. Wish you more and more success.
Thanks so much for this Arnulfur. (It has been a while since I last commented). Building any business from scratch will always take full and consistent commitment. Doesn't matter if it is a shop or a UA-cam channel. It is encouraging to know that I am not alone with my struggles on my UA-cam journey. 👍 Marcus
This is for real one of the most inspiring videos I ever saw, i'm an italian mentalist, and i have a pretty good following in italy across the main social platforms, but I decided to start a youtube channel in englis, i'm starting from 0 again hahaha, is difficult because I'm emotionally attached to what i have created and build on social media in italy but also you can't live as a content creator in my country no matter what numbers you have, seeing 7 views on a video is difficult but also I enjoy the process, one video at the time, step by step, thank you for making this video
I feel ya! And it’s something I struggle with too, next year for YT at least I am going to post and forget, and concentrate on the other forms of content that actually earn me money so I can go full time! Happy new year from the UK🎉
you are such an inspiration, i just followed you on ig and yt bro. frankly i am videographer for more than 2 decades now for different tv networks everywhere. and i just wanted to do for so long stuff that what i call will be from me, not from the script or the director or anyone else. you may call me seasoned already, i did amazing race, survivor, celebrity car wars lots of documentaries feature car show food crawls. and i am getting a lot from you videos as tools, right now im Dubai based and my gear is fx30 and a couple of lenses manual and some basic sony lenses.
Nice insight into the life of a UA-camr from a very honest and sincere perspective. Thanks.
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Just reached 5000 subscribers, doing niche content (downhill mountain biking) in a niche language (Finnish). Soooo many points hit home hard on this video. It's been an amazing ride and I would not give it away, but man does it take time, patience and work for each and every subscriber. All the best!
Pure, raw and honest video. I'm nearly 60 years old and I wish that I had had someone inspire me when I was young the way you inspire so many. Maybe there's still time for an old fart like me 😅 Happy new year to you and your family, I hope 2024 is an amazing year for you all. Richard
First of all thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 secondly, of course there’s still time. What people at your age have that my age group lacks is lots of life experience. Share that ☺️🤘🏻
Thanks for this man! I’m 1 year in and excited for year 2. I aimed for 1 per week last year (missed a couple when my wife and I opened a business) but this year I’m gonna aim to do 1 video and 1 short per week! We will see how it goes! Thanks for your motivation, been loving your content for a long time and I’ve learned a ton from you! Thanks!
Wow very heart felt. So crazy is from 15-30 powerlifting was my thing. In my early 20's men's leagues for basketball. I absolutely love BJJ TOO! I also at a young age fell in love with motorcycles. I've had over 20 road bikes with 10s of thousands of miles of riding. One day 8 years ago that changed when a dear struck me while riding. It was a long recovery. I never rode again. It was hard not having something. 3 years ago I found my way to creating on youtube. It fills a void for me and makes me happy. I recently talked about similar things. How hard youtube is and keeping yourself happy as a creator. Thanks for your story! Thanks for not giving up. Thanks for making this video and the ones before this one. They lead me to your channel and I'm happy I found it!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I can imagine when you love something so much and it’s just taken away from you one day, it much be really hard. I’m happy you found UA-cam, it’s such a fulfilling journey and I hope 2024 will bring you all the best for you and your family ❤️
Hello from Merry England. Just a small shout out to say that your content is appreciated. This particular video was of great interest to my wife, who is exploring creating more consistent videos for her own UA-cam Channel. From my point of view, it's nice to come across a level headed young man (very few it seems these days) who understands the values of hard work and working hard. All the best for 2024.
Thank you so much I truly appreciate your comment. Happy your wife found my ramble useful and I hope she finds success here on UA-cam. Hard work always pays off in my books.
Firstly THANK YOU , been watching your channel for the last year and love it can relate to this so much whilst not the dizzy heights of your channel I’ve been going 4 plus years and it’s a marathon but I enjoy it and has its ups and downs you have to love doing it first and foremost but this video is why I like your channel open honest and great :) happy new year
Young kids are really hard, no matter what you do. But it's worth it, ours are in their 30s now, fun to be with, and wonderful adults. Excellent video. If you want it enough, you can get there if you don't give up.
Thank you for sharing this - you’ve really put together the challenges with the life of a content creator and that too straight from your heart! All the best for everything 🙌🙌🙌
It’s rare that I sit through a video with zero b-roll and retention editing. But one was so heartfelt. Subscribed. Thanks a lot for sharing. Having said that, man, you don’t have to upload that much. It’s all a big game of monopoly. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Spend time with your family and kids. I hope they this is one of your goals for 2024. Because in the end, whatever we work for, it goes back into the box. ❤
Thank you so much for watching man. I was going to just put no b roll but I couldn’t resist adding some haha. However this is such a different video from what I normally do and so do appreciate you liking it. I agree that it all goes back to the box one day. For me building this gives me so much joy. That doesn’t mean that it’s always easy and it comes with a lot of sacrifices. At least for me. But I’m willing to make those in order achieve my goals here. But as I said in the video I’m not willing to compromise on the time with my kids. That’s why working evenings, early morning is what I do a lot.
Love your content Arnulfur. Been watching for a few years now. Just started my own channel, 5 videos in! You’re an inspiration to me. Thanks for the knowledgeable and entertaining content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you. I want to be a landscape and nature photographer and i dont know where i had to start but i guess social media es a fundamental key for this work. Also landscape photography its more hard than product or with models because nobody pays you for do the work. You have to do it still it happen. Thank you mate. Constance is the key.
Yea earning full time living from landscape is tricky. Because as you said you’re not in advertising. People will buy your art but then you need to find people who love your work. I think starting on social media is really smart ☺️ I wish you best of luck in 2024 for my friend 🥂
This was so inspiring, really needed to hear it. I'm struggling to find time doing youtube, full time job, kids, house and all that. Thanks for sharing🙏
Youre one of my favorite creators bro! Been following your journey for a while now and your growth has been inspiring! You always keep it real too, so these types of videos are always welcome. Cant wait to see where you go in 2024!
Appreciate you sharing, and super thankful for all the sacrifice throughout the years. Small channel here, and it really can be awkward to verbalize how you feel or talk about where you want to go on YT, with others, at the start. There's often a feeling of momentum and growth that you feel as the creator, the wheels are turning, but that hasn't yet translated to views/numbers on paper. And if you're speaking to someone who hasn't given it a real try over several years, they often have no grasp of what you're talking about.
So true ❤️ these were just some thought that’s been on my mind lately, I wish you the best of success man and I appreciate that you took time out of your day to watch this
Thanks for sharing, Arnulfur! I totally get what you are saying, and Im struggling with the time as well, and I havent made it on YT yet, and not sure that I will, but I’ll enjoy it, and find it so fun to meet new friends, saving some memories and so on. I really like your content, and hope you’ll keep it going in the long run! Remember to take care of your family, AND yourself! Best wishes for 2024😊
Thank you man 🙏🏻 yea UA-cam is so much fun and personally I just love creating for the sake of creating and building these social media channels - love it. But finding time when life is busy is hard, and I’m privileged to be able to call it my job. But it’s still tricky at times lol. I wish you best of luck with your channel and life ❤️
Friend, this was just what everybody needs to hear. - BTW I love the personal flavor you are bringing to this video! Well done! Happy new year, see you soon hopefully :)
I am very grateful for your content...and I do go through phases where I dont watch as often because I sometimes take breaks from You Tube...however, I always find you both informative AND engaging. You offer great insights without preaching and droning on. Thank you !
I really appreciate all the work you put in to UA-cam and teach us about photography and youtube. I like that this video is really personal and frank and I think that we all can relate to this topic. The lows can be super low and the opposite is the highs and if your doing this for work its even worse I can imagine. Im having a hard time to find some middle ground when it´s coming to react when I upload a video. Thanks for touching this topic, as your video is called I think its for everybody that are creating videos and I can really recognize my self in your thoughts although Im not even close to your knowledge and size of channel. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and emotions with us, keep up the excellent work. ❤
Keep it coming, because you do a great job. We are on the same journey and yes it´s hard but passion means you take your own route and not the easy way most of the people take.
Wow.. what a great video!! Thanks for sharing 🎉 I'm thinking about committing to YT so it's perfect to get a 'true description ' of how it's like. In many ways it's like building a company.. takes much work!! Thanks again for the inspiration
Happy new year to you my friend! 😊 I wish you some relaxing time for the new year! I'm happy to see you here every time you upload. Please take care of yourself, so you can sustain yourself and everything you value.
Big respect! I watched some videos of you longer time ago because I was curious about street photography and other stuff which I still love. I subscribed to you because you really deserve that. Youre contant is beautiful made, picturea and creation of the videos + you are so friendly and honest in youre videos. Now I read the new title for this Video and the message of is inspiring. Live your dream and keep doing what makes you happy ^^ Happy new year and wish u and youre family the best!
I’m following you since Covid, and it’s so empowering and inspiring to see you grow, and achieve your goals 👏 thank you for sharing your journey authentically 🙏🏽
I just stumbled on this video and damn... finally someone talks about this openly! I LOVE this take on wanting to be a full-time content creator (watched that video before this too lol). Especially with having kids and a life outside of youtube as well.
@@thaticelandicguy yep agree 100%, I try to keep at least a few weeks ahead because we have a 2 month old on top of my daily job as a business owner. Like who thought it's a great idea to try and become a full time content creator on top of all the other things too 🤣 why not take on the challenge haha
A dose of reality is much appreciated. Keep your family tight. Children are precious, and a special partner is a treasure, be careful, fame isn't worth all.
Thank you for sharing your story. I came across your channel while looking at the A6700. Partly because of your content, I bought one and the 11mm lens you reviewed a year ago, along with a Sigma 18-50. When I'm challenged, I think back to your videos and what technique you may have used for a picture or video. I wish you all the best for 2024, please keep doing what you're doing:) From Durban, South Africa.
This is an excellent video. You really capture the frustration and intensity that can come from trying to create UA-cam videos on a regular basis. I have been working full time for the past two years. As a result, my channel uploads have dropped off significantly. I just looked at my channel a couple days ago and realized that it's been about a year since my last video. Honestly, that blew me away. The year flew by so fast that I didn't even notice. That being said, I still have acquired a lot of new filmmaking devices over the past two years. So, I have a lot of potential content I can still create. At the same time, I have a fellow filmmaking friend, who's been editing feature films for 20+ years, that I am working with to create new films, etc. So, while I am working, I am still trying to create. As a traditional artist for most of my life, the need to create is literally in my blood. I cannot live life happily without being able to create. And since Star Wars, my desire to create turned to filmmaking. I was a visual effects artist for over 16 years, and I worked on 40 feature films, 10 television shows, etc. I just met with my friend/filmmaking colleague today, and we're both excited about the films/projects we are planning. Working full time, I find my free time on the weekends to be the time I have to pursue these projects. Anyway, thank you for your channel. Your content is always inspiring. If nothing else, you keep my creative juices flowing. I hope you and your family have a Happy New Year and a fabulous 2024.
Dang man, we had our first kid with colic and I can say going 6 months on 4 hours of sleep per night makes you feel like you’re going insane. Glad you made it through brother.
Pffff I feel you. I felt like I was going insane too, colic kids is like torture. Then we got our second only 18months apart and he also had colic - that shit was tough. But you get through it and only get stronger.
This was a good video! I have been doing YT for little less than 3 years and I have seen views declining. You hear this talk about how you have to re-invent yourself and your content. People are into new things and fresh stuff. You know, like Who remembers the hot tv series from 3 years or 10 years ago, it needs to be fresh so people are into it even if the 10 year old show was better than the stuff that is hot at the moment. Anyhow, I have been trying to re-invent my content and not keep doing the same stuff. And it is really Hard within your limited niche.
Yea the battle for more views is real lol. Trying to stay relevant, re inventing yourself from time to time, it’s tough for sure. I wish you the best of luck in 2024 brother ❤️
Happy new year! Great start for the year to watch this. Valuable lessons and insights from your personal experience. Really can relate with the "embarrasment" thing. Already having a "credible socially accepted" bridge engineering position but dreaming/trying to become a creative content creator rises those fears/feelings and holds back a lot.
Ooh man what a great great video! Bro we are in the same boat… it’s so so tough.. especially when you have kids!! Man I have kids and still work my full time joband it’s really hard.. but I just love it so much!! Like seriously.. doing it just gets me so turned up! But yea.. my social life is dead! 😂 But yea.. it’s really tough… 630-845 I’m with the kids… then work from 9-6 while filming from 12-130, then head home to put the kids to bed.. eat, then spend some time with my wife.. once she goes to bed.. I back at it editing and writing ideas and bullet points for the next video… it’s sooo much work! Like for real! But I love it so much! Also I’m really really proud of you man! I still remember when you hit 10k.. I was at 700 subs… and then you just blew up!! And you deserve it!! Like seriously! You really do deserve it! And your so inspiring! Keep it up man! You got this! If you ever need someone to just talk with hit me up anytime!!!!
I agree about endurance. Schwarzenegger says the same about making time. According to him, if something is important, one makes time for it. About Iceland, I remember Jon Pall Sigmarsson who won strong man competitions. He was really tough and strong but died at a gym in his 30s.
As I am trying UA-cam myself, I really appreciate «normal» people like you more and more. If you have decided to upload a video every week, you will probably have to make videos when you feel great. But also when you have argued with your spouse, not slept well or been presented with bad news. You have a great channel. Too bad channels decend on viewing list as you start watching other content. Then it’s too easy to forget great channels like this. Keep on and thank you for sharing 🙂👌🏻
Thank you so much for this comment. Yea showing up when life is tough is really tricky. As you said fighting with your spouse, or just so sleep deprived from having small kids and then trying to be fresh on camera 😂 what a job lol
@@thaticelandicguy I think I am a bit older than you, But I guess we will bother less and less what other people think of us. Do what you like as long as no one gets hurt. Life is SHORT 🙂
@THATICELANDICGUY Thank you for sharing. I lost motivation a couple of years ago. I quickly managed to get past the negative comments, but I didn't have enough financial runway to support my content creation (I couldn't make ends meet while making content). Unfortunately, I never managed to secure any sponsors. It's disheartening to see that I managed to get 200k subscribers, knowing that if I return to making videos, my financial situation will gradually deteriorate. I haven't yet been able to figure out a sustainable path forward.
Happy New Year 🎉 Thank you for sharing, even though I never will inspire to be a UA-camr there is life skills that you talk about. Not giving up and you have to put in the work! Thank you! 🙏
17:23 Seeing you choke out Pewdiepie must be the highlight of your career bro! 😂 Thanks for sharing this awesome video. Watched the entire thing. I'm struggling quite a bit as well with the mental part of it. I think the biggest problem is comparing myself to previous performance. Which is super toxic. Also taking the time to sit down and finish up stuff is tough, not getting enough focus when having 912 other platforms and medias trying to grow. The theoretical solution should be to isolate what things are most important and just focus on them to have enough time. And appreciate the little things and not comparing to previous performance. Getting 1000 views is sick, not bad. Before I got 100 views in 1 week and was amazed. Now I'm not. Lol. But does it really matter? Idk. It's tough! Keep it up buddy. Ur awesome. Happy new years/gott nytt år :) ❤
This video was truly inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experience with creating the different content before achieving the goals you set out to achieve. You deserve all the credit and views for all the hard work you put in. I wish you a happy new year for 2024 and an even better year ahead than the year before.
I just found you, today, so now you have one more subscriber! :) I'm glad I aw this early on so I can appreciate the hard work and sacrifice in every video I watch as I get caught up. I enjoyed the 3 videos I have mow watched and learned a lot. Thank You so much and al the best to you and your beautiful family.
Thanks for sharing all the honest informations in this Video. I like your channel a lot that’s why I got your channel recommended on my UA-cam channel 🙏 You do amazing pictures and fantastic content on UA-cam. Even with not many views I hope the revenue is sustainable on UA-cam. Your journey has been very hard and you made it very far on UA-cam. You archived a lot and there still great years to come. Best regards from a Viking looking dude living in the remote Arctic North und Northern Norway 🇳🇴 😅 See you in the next one
Life can be like a duck on the water, beautiful and calm on the surface but paddling like crazy, getting kicked, bit, having to walk thru the muck to get there, and somedays just for a few breadcrumbs. You've got this, and we'll be here to help where we can!
Mate, firstly, thank you for your ongoing effort to produce content. You are humble, and really do add something different to the many other photo and video content creators. You are also one of the few that both to read and respond to the comments… That is highly valuable! Moreover, it is clear how genuine you are. Thanks again for the work you put in.
Man thank you 🙏🏻 this niche is so saturated and full of great photographers and content creators that I often feel it’s really hard to stand out. But your kind words motivate me ☺️ thanks again and happy new year!
@@thaticelandicguy You are most welcome. I don’t ‘gas’ people up. My comments are authentic. Have a fantastic start to the new year my bro, and I look forward to seeing what you can bring in 2024.
so its been that long huh? honeslty I enjoy watching your content and I am excited for what else you bring, whatever it is! I'm glad you didnt give up and you continue to grow! thank you for sharing this, I know it is hard and I thank you for being real on how things can go on this journey. I know there is soooo much more to it, especially finding the energy to keep going and you sir, are a beast! Thank you again and happy new year!
I’m watching because of your accent it’s amazing. I remember when u had 2000 subscribers and look at u know. Once u r obsessed with something it’s hard to stop
Happy new years everyone. I truly appreciate all of you who tune in and watch my content, share and smack that like button, Thank you all for the continuous support throughout the years! 🙏
Oh my... you are real!
From the first video I saw with you I knew you were the real deal. Honest. Your one of the few I love listening to. You and your other buddy with the perfect gun. Lol you do magic too! Like PM hmmm. I personally don't like him because of how positive he is about everything. Cept complaining bout having covid and not being able to go out. At that point I was done lol. Covid cost me a hair salon I spent 20 years building so it was rough on lots and many ppl died so that lack of sensitivity from PM really was the nail in the coffin. I create videos everyday across 3 main channels for 3 years and now I make 100$ a month off it so true how brutal it is. Trying to work out everyday and spend time with the daughter as well. You gotta get back on training at least a little. 30 mins in the morning to just keep you clear man it's so much better emotionally that way. The goals that never end are the most rewarding. That's why youtube is so intoxicating. Really sucks that they don't really give a cheap about us but where else can you reach and connect with so many ppl? You have to say I'm going to do this and it doesn't matter how long it takes. It's getting done lol Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the same high-school as my opa at the same time! No Plan B. They say no and I say YES! Anyways you are a breath of fresh air my friend. When I do break free from the debt and take the family on vacation after I plan on taking my favorite subscriber to Iceland and Indonesia (lol he's always been here keeping me company) need to fpv Iceland and check out snakes in Indonesia. So hopefully your down for a little meet up then!
We can slave for our dreams, or someone will pay us to slave for theirs!
This video is a lot different from what I usually upload, and I'm honestly really nervous uploading it. But fu@! it, hopefully you like it and lets make 2024 count ❤
You looked so nervous, also you looked a bit tired.
Yes, very different from what you use to post. But you know what... Every time i watch your videos i feel like i want to know you better. Because you seem like how a really good friend should be. And with this videos not only I could know you better but at the same time got inspired to just do it and not give up. And now we know how hard it is to make it on social media (UA-cam included).
Thank you for opening up. Great video as always!
Keep it strong!
Thank you for your honesty and the reality check, for your time and effort. I hear you. You haven’t put me off. You’ve made me more determined to start. I wish you all the best.
I can't begin to describe how much you are appreciated. You teach. You motivate. You inspire. Thank you for being you.
Wow, thank you so much for these kind words 🙏🏻
same. it's so damn good.
14:24 The sacrifice is the biggest thing. The drive to put in the time even when you have no traction, views or subscribers. It's giving up other things because you care about this the most. It sucks, but everyone I know with that attitude has eventually made something of it!
We hear you and know the situation you find yourself in. As professional wildlife and travel photographers we spend many days, weeks and months in the African bush shooting wildlife for our books and stories, sometimes with little to show for our efforts. But, as you say, you have to push through - keep committed and in the end, with a little luck, the results will be worth the sacrifices. And, many times they are.
Social life? What's that? Holidays? Same thing! But, yes, the creative freedom is just wonderful and, it sure beats sitting in an office working 9 to 5.
Keep going man - we really enjoy what you are doing!
No matter how many views this video gets, I got the most value and connection out of this one...
thank you my friend
A brutally honest message. I’ve been a subscriber since 2020 and no one works harder than you. I salute you.
I am sorry to hear of your struggles but happy you shared with us. I am a fan of your videos and enjoy your channel and teachings. There is no success without struggle, if there is no struggle, there is no progress. Arnulfur YOU have made progress and you will continue to do so. Take some time for you and your family in 2024 and then get back on UA-cam to your followers and fans and continue to inspire and motivate us! We need YOU! I along with many others will be watching. Happy New Year 🎉 and wishing you all the best in 2024! ❤
Thank you for your kind words! Struggles aren’t bad, it’s just not easy. But with out them everything would just be pampered and easy. Plus failing is a part of it
Thanks man! Loved the message.
Glad you liked it!
It’s amazing how many creators struggle with work life balance, I think majority need to focus on a good online store and email marketing then focus on less more important content.
I know a photography creator with 1 mill + on instagram still living at home, while I have a tiny channel just under 10k and UA-cam is a second income, It could fully support me now but I dont think I’ll ever stop client work as client work is fun and create to much opportunities.
I think if your struggling with work life balance focus on these 3 things
1. What makes the most money
2. What do you enjoy the most
3. What’s the most time efficient to make
All the other content is great, but does it support you and your passion!
Thank you so much for your straight honesty about the reality of content creation my friend! It's like everything in life, people just see (some only want to see) the tip of the iceberg and underestimate the amount of work which is hiding below the surface. Specially young people forget that content creation still requires work and effort like every other traditional job.
I picked my channel up again after our second daughter was born this year, when things were slightly managable again and I do my best to do my YT reps while the ladies are sleeping.
But like you I put my family first.
Every time I see a piece of content from you I just appreciate the hard work and effort you put on to the table. It's also good to know you have friends in the creator space, which go through the same pain like you and I hope you guys have an eye on each other to prevent burnout, since at least 3 of you in the EU north I know (Peter, Teppo and you) are all the head of your families.
Happy new year to you and your family and stay healthy my friend :)
My friend thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 also I have an eye on your channel 👀 keep at it I love the hussle and I really like that you’ve been putting effort into it lately ☺️
I've been an amateur photographer shooting landscapes and motorsport since 2008, and I love your channel. Ive been lucky enough to meet some Icelandic folk, and you all have such a positive outlook.
Im finally getting to visit your country this summer, and can't wait.
Thank you for making this video and for being so open and candid with us about your experiences, your personal life, and how many obstacles there are to not just making meaningful and high-quality video content, but doing it consistently over the long-term. This was very informative and helpful. This is the first video I have watched of yours, but after seeing the quality of your work, I will be taking a close look at your channel library to see what else I can learn from you. God bless you, your family, and all of your creative endeavors.
Follow your heart and your dreams because you don't get time back. Dreams without goals are just dreams. I admire your drive and passion. It's not about what you have, it's what you do with what you have!!!! Keep up the great work. Dave
I know for a fact, that much more people can relate to this than you'd think, believe me. I have the highest respect for the amount of work you put in and the amount of sh*t you're willing to eat (as you said it). And no matter what you'll have to do in order to live, even turning your back to your dreams for a bit, we will still respect you. Keep on going my man!
You’re an inspiration - in every language and every culture. Thank you, sincerely.
Wow, thank you for these kinds words
Well, we both own a Hag Capisco chair, so we're practically brothers ('við erum nánast bræður')!
I totally relate to your video! I have uploaded more than 420 videos over the last 3 years and I understand the toll it takes on you... I am still a small channel with 2.2K subs but like you I understand that consistency is key to achieving your goals! Thank you for making this video, its good to know you are not alone in this UA-cam thing...
Keep up the amazing work👌
Great talk! I think the key word here is obsession. You need to be obsessed with making videos. You need to love it so much that you would go insane if you don’t get to make videos. If you have that you will succeed sooner or later, because your obsession will make you consistent every week for years on end, and that is what you need to succeed.
True, being patient and keep showing up every week 🙌🏻 thanks for tuning in Micke!
Whew! The transparency here is just too good. I can go on and on about it but I won’t.
I think transparency is what makes our human experiences so inspirational for one another. Maybe my age is peeking through lol (pushing 40) but geez! There’s nothing greater than true highs and lows and the power to get through
Great tips. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
loved this video. always love watching your stuff! i feel like youtubers are just a different kind of breed. they have a goal in mind and they work crazy hours to achieve it. when their family/friends are having fun (or sleeping), content creators are still working hard to get things done. you're comments on having 'creative freedom' really connected with me. thank you for the inspiration this morning.
Du är fantastisk. Otroligt vilket kämp. Hoppas att du haft en fin jul och nyår. Och att våra vägar korsas (igen) och att jag kan va ett litet bidrag till antingen chill/avlastning eller din starka riktning. Allt gott!!
/Anton i Gbg
Love this my man. We’re in this together bud 🫡
We are my friend, I truly appreciate our friendship and thank you for all the support, phone calls and long chats. They have really helped 🙏🏻
I so needed to hear this. I've been doing photography for over 10 yrs and it still has yet to take off. I have the gear, knowledge and ability but it's hard trying to make time, staying motivated and consistent. It's also hard trying to build a channel alone. This video literally reset my focus and showed me that despite having 49 excuses to quit, I have 51 reasons to keep pushing towards my dream🎉 much love from Texas
Out of all the videos I could've clicked to watch on January 1 - this was the most honest, motivating video around being a content creator. Thank you so much!
You raised very important aspects of being a content creator. Burnout, constant pressure to be creative, sacrificing time that can be spent with family. In addition, this irrational fear of being judged, embarrassed by what you do. These are things that effectively stop and hold me back from starting my own channel. You give a lot of inspiration to act. To try to overcome issues.
My biggest problem is that I overthink a lot and compare myself to other creators with big accounts.
Thanks a lot and Happy New Year 🎉
Frábært myndband! Takk! Þú gefur mér innblástur. Ég er líka Íslendingur í Svíþjóð - Trettio år senare, tjeeeeenare! Mig hefur lengi langað til að búa til vídeó um personal development á UA-cam, en aldrei komist lengra en í fyrsta myndbandið (I am my own worst critic). Eftir að hafa horft á þitt myndband er ég ótrúlega mótíveraður að "Just Do It". Aftur, takk! 🙏
I’ve been watching your channel the last five years. Your growth has been so relatable - it makes it feel like something anyone can do if they fully commit. I have immense respect for you. My wife is now pregnant with our first child and I’m in a similar situation - fully commit to something I care about (my currently small freelance media hustle) or go find a job in the toughest job market I’ve ever been in. Seeing your success gives me hope that things will work out!!
Thanks for the transparency. Very inspiring and I am sure it's useful to a lot of people ( myself included ).
So glad more and more youtubers talk about it ( maybe people quitting at the beginning of the year set precedence ) and yet there are still those "guru's" click-bating people with promises of overnight success.
A very personable, frank and relatable message. What you described is what most content creators are feeling. You've put the miles in and are getting the rewards for that. Never give up. You inspire more people than would tell you. All the best for 2024. Keep smashing it and following your passion. From one content creator to another. All the best for you and your family. Ray and Sue.
Arnulfar you are amazing and the fact that you have stuck at it shows how strong you are, it is easier to study get a degree and normal job but soi much harder to do this - UA-cam is my Plan B but wish it was my Plan A but then again it was not around when I was younger - keep having fun and make time for your family, I love your magic channel as well keep smashing it and thank you for everything you have helped so many people with your insane content here's to an awesome 2024 - cheers Hieth
Thank you so much Hieth! I’ve seen you commenting on my videos for years now and I really appreciate your support
Truly feel you! Have 2 kids (3 years and 1 year old) full time job and i’m trying so hard on UA-cam. Just keep at it and stay safe 👍🍻
Love it man you always serve it up with no BS! 🙌🏼 Been watching your channel for the last few years and been on my own UA-cam journey the last 3 years and hoping for a long and fruitful career from it! 🙌🏼 Happy year new and wish you all the success for 2024 👊🏼
I really needed to hear this! I haven’t even started my photography journey yet because I’m still working on getting my first camera but it really hit when you brought up kids because I have a 3 year old myself and I feel like it’s going to be harder to start knowing that I wanna be around him all the time. Thank you for opening up about things I really appreciate you?? ❤
Thanks for this, having started a couple of channels and really struggled to maintain headway, I realise how much work and commitment this is, especially with a full time job. And this is coming from a graphic designer and photography background. I’ve had that burst of energy a few times Before setting up some businesses but this time round at 40 I’m really struggling to push. It definitely gets more difficult. I’m going to try again this year. Cheers for the videos. Wish you more and more success.
Thanks so much for this Arnulfur. (It has been a while since I last commented). Building any business from scratch will always take full and consistent commitment. Doesn't matter if it is a shop or a UA-cam channel. It is encouraging to know that I am not alone with my struggles on my UA-cam journey. 👍 Marcus
And here I am, having 40 subscribers already feeling pretty tired. :) thanks for sharing your story ❤
I couldn't agree more with everything you said in this video! Cheers from Alaska
Thank you Jake!
This is for real one of the most inspiring videos I ever saw, i'm an italian mentalist, and i have a pretty good following in italy across the main social platforms, but I decided to start a youtube channel in englis, i'm starting from 0 again hahaha, is difficult because I'm emotionally attached to what i have created and build on social media in italy but also you can't live as a content creator in my country no matter what numbers you have, seeing 7 views on a video is difficult but also I enjoy the process, one video at the time, step by step, thank you for making this video
I feel ya! And it’s something I struggle with too, next year for YT at least I am going to post and forget, and concentrate on the other forms of content that actually earn me money so I can go full time! Happy new year from the UK🎉
You got this ☺️ thank you for tuning in
you are such an inspiration, i just followed you on ig and yt bro. frankly i am videographer for more than 2 decades now for different tv networks everywhere. and i just wanted to do for so long stuff that what i call will be from me, not from the script or the director or anyone else. you may call me seasoned already, i did amazing race, survivor, celebrity car wars lots of documentaries feature car show food crawls. and i am getting a lot from you videos as tools, right now im Dubai based and my gear is fx30 and a couple of lenses manual and some basic sony lenses.
Nice insight into the life of a UA-camr from a very honest and sincere perspective. Thanks.
Just reached 5000 subscribers, doing niche content (downhill mountain biking) in a niche language (Finnish). Soooo many points hit home hard on this video. It's been an amazing ride and I would not give it away, but man does it take time, patience and work for each and every subscriber. All the best!
Pure, raw and honest video. I'm nearly 60 years old and I wish that I had had someone inspire me when I was young the way you inspire so many. Maybe there's still time for an old fart like me 😅
Happy new year to you and your family, I hope 2024 is an amazing year for you all. Richard
First of all thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 secondly, of course there’s still time. What people at your age have that my age group lacks is lots of life experience. Share that ☺️🤘🏻
Thank you for sharing and baring your soul. I appreciate you and how down to Earth you are. Please keep doing you.
You are so welcome and thanks for watching 😌
Thanks for this man! I’m 1 year in and excited for year 2. I aimed for 1 per week last year (missed a couple when my wife and I opened a business) but this year I’m gonna aim to do 1 video and 1 short per week! We will see how it goes! Thanks for your motivation, been loving your content for a long time and I’ve learned a ton from you! Thanks!
You got this brother! I’ll be keeping an eye from afar 👀
Wow very heart felt. So crazy is from 15-30 powerlifting was my thing. In my early 20's men's leagues for basketball. I absolutely love BJJ TOO!
I also at a young age fell in love with motorcycles. I've had over 20 road bikes with 10s of thousands of miles of riding. One day 8 years ago that changed when a dear struck me while riding. It was a long recovery. I never rode again. It was hard not having something. 3 years ago I found my way to creating on youtube. It fills a void for me and makes me happy. I recently talked about similar things. How hard youtube is and keeping yourself happy as a creator. Thanks for your story! Thanks for not giving up. Thanks for making this video and the ones before this one. They lead me to your channel and I'm happy I found it!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I can imagine when you love something so much and it’s just taken away from you one day, it much be really hard.
I’m happy you found UA-cam, it’s such a fulfilling journey and I hope 2024 will bring you all the best for you and your family ❤️
Thanks brother you and yours also!! Take some time for your girl and your children.
Watching this now while I am on the verge of quitting my channel. Thanks for sharing this man, more power to your channel and Godbless your family!🙌
Hello from Merry England. Just a small shout out to say that your content is appreciated. This particular video was of great interest to my wife, who is exploring creating more consistent videos for her own UA-cam Channel. From my point of view, it's nice to come across a level headed young man (very few it seems these days) who understands the values of hard work and working hard. All the best for 2024.
Thank you so much I truly appreciate your comment. Happy your wife found my ramble useful and I hope she finds success here on UA-cam.
Hard work always pays off in my books.
Firstly THANK YOU , been watching your channel for the last year and love it can relate to this so much whilst not the dizzy heights of your channel I’ve been going 4 plus years and it’s a marathon but I enjoy it and has its ups and downs you have to love doing it first and foremost but this video is why I like your channel open honest and great :) happy new year
Young kids are really hard, no matter what you do. But it's worth it, ours are in their 30s now, fun to be with, and wonderful adults.
Excellent video. If you want it enough, you can get there if you don't give up.
Great topic! And it's fun to see hard work payout! You deserves it all !
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Keep going bro, i really love your content! You give your true authentic self which is the reason why i like to follow your journey
Thank you for sharing this - you’ve really put together the challenges with the life of a content creator and that too straight from your heart! All the best for everything 🙌🙌🙌
It’s rare that I sit through a video with zero b-roll and retention editing. But one was so heartfelt. Subscribed. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Having said that, man, you don’t have to upload that much. It’s all a big game of monopoly. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Spend time with your family and kids.
I hope they this is one of your goals for 2024. Because in the end, whatever we work for, it goes back into the box.
❤
Thank you so much for watching man. I was going to just put no b roll but I couldn’t resist adding some haha. However this is such a different video from what I normally do and so do appreciate you liking it.
I agree that it all goes back to the box one day. For me building this gives me so much joy. That doesn’t mean that it’s always easy and it comes with a lot of sacrifices. At least for me. But I’m willing to make those in order achieve my goals here.
But as I said in the video I’m not willing to compromise on the time with my kids. That’s why working evenings, early morning is what I do a lot.
Love your content Arnulfur. Been watching for a few years now. Just started my own channel, 5 videos in! You’re an inspiration to me. Thanks for the knowledgeable and entertaining content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you. I want to be a landscape and nature photographer and i dont know where i had to start but i guess social media es a fundamental key for this work. Also landscape photography its more hard than product or with models because nobody pays you for do the work. You have to do it still it happen. Thank you mate. Constance is the key.
Yea earning full time living from landscape is tricky. Because as you said you’re not in advertising. People will buy your art but then you need to find people who love your work. I think starting on social media is really smart ☺️ I wish you best of luck in 2024 for my friend 🥂
This was so inspiring, really needed to hear it. I'm struggling to find time doing youtube, full time job, kids, house and all that. Thanks for sharing🙏
This was the honest, vulnerable, and relatable video so many of us needed. Thank you for sharing this side of your story! Happy New Year!
You are so welcome and happy new year to you too!
Youre one of my favorite creators bro! Been following your journey for a while now and your growth has been inspiring! You always keep it real too, so these types of videos are always welcome. Cant wait to see where you go in 2024!
I truly appreciate that my friend 🙏🏻
Appreciate you sharing, and super thankful for all the sacrifice throughout the years.
Small channel here, and it really can be awkward to verbalize how you feel or talk about where you want to go on YT, with others, at the start. There's often a feeling of momentum and growth that you feel as the creator, the wheels are turning, but that hasn't yet translated to views/numbers on paper. And if you're speaking to someone who hasn't given it a real try over several years, they often have no grasp of what you're talking about.
So true ❤️ these were just some thought that’s been on my mind lately, I wish you the best of success man and I appreciate that you took time out of your day to watch this
@@thaticelandicguy Thanks! And always stoked to watch, happy new year 🎉
Thanks for sharing, Arnulfur! I totally get what you are saying, and Im struggling with the time as well, and I havent made it on YT yet, and not sure that I will, but I’ll enjoy it, and find it so fun to meet new friends, saving some memories and so on.
I really like your content, and hope you’ll keep it going in the long run! Remember to take care of your family, AND yourself!
Best wishes for 2024😊
Thank you man 🙏🏻 yea UA-cam is so much fun and personally I just love creating for the sake of creating and building these social media channels - love it.
But finding time when life is busy is hard, and I’m privileged to be able to call it my job. But it’s still tricky at times lol.
I wish you best of luck with your channel and life ❤️
Friend, this was just what everybody needs to hear. - BTW I love the personal flavor you are bringing to this video! Well done! Happy new year, see you soon hopefully :)
Awesome! Love your work and rely on your equipment opinions and recommendations. Thank you!!!!!
I am very grateful for your content...and I do go through phases where I dont watch as often because I sometimes take breaks from You Tube...however, I always find you both informative AND engaging. You offer great insights without preaching and droning on. Thank you !
Thank you I truly appreciate that and that you are taking time off your own day to watch my films ❤️
I really appreciate all the work you put in to UA-cam and teach us about photography and youtube. I like that this video is really personal and frank and I think that we all can relate to this topic. The lows can be super low and the opposite is the highs and if your doing this for work its even worse I can imagine. Im having a hard time to find some middle ground when it´s coming to react when I upload a video.
Thanks for touching this topic, as your video is called I think its for everybody that are creating videos and I can really recognize my self in your thoughts although Im not even close to your knowledge and size of channel.
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and emotions with us, keep up the excellent work. ❤
Keep it coming, because you do a great job. We are on the same journey and yes it´s hard but passion means you take your own route and not the easy way most of the people take.
Wow.. what a great video!! Thanks for sharing 🎉 I'm thinking about committing to YT so it's perfect to get a 'true description ' of how it's like. In many ways it's like building a company.. takes much work!! Thanks again for the inspiration
Happy new year to you my friend! 😊
I wish you some relaxing time for the new year!
I'm happy to see you here every time you upload.
Please take care of yourself, so you can sustain yourself and everything you value.
Thank you and happy new years to you too!
Big respect! I watched some videos of you longer time ago because I was curious about street photography and other stuff which I still love. I subscribed to you because you really deserve that. Youre contant is beautiful made, picturea and creation of the videos + you are so friendly and honest in youre videos. Now I read the new title for this Video and the message of is inspiring. Live your dream and keep doing what makes you happy ^^ Happy new year and wish u and youre family the best!
Thank you for this video. It opened my eyes to the harsh reality of how much hard work it requires to be a full time creator.
It’s possible it’s just a lot of work, at least for the majority of full time creators
I’m following you since Covid, and it’s so empowering and inspiring to see you grow, and achieve your goals 👏 thank you for sharing your journey authentically 🙏🏽
I just stumbled on this video and damn... finally someone talks about this openly! I LOVE this take on wanting to be a full-time content creator (watched that video before this too lol). Especially with having kids and a life outside of youtube as well.
Yea it’s tough, but doable, just requires so much up front work. That’s for the support man ❤️
@@thaticelandicguy yep agree 100%, I try to keep at least a few weeks ahead because we have a 2 month old on top of my daily job as a business owner. Like who thought it's a great idea to try and become a full time content creator on top of all the other things too 🤣 why not take on the challenge haha
A dose of reality is much appreciated. Keep your family tight. Children are precious, and a special partner is a treasure, be careful, fame isn't worth all.
Thank you and I agree 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing your story.
I came across your channel while looking at the A6700. Partly because of your content, I bought one and the 11mm lens you reviewed a year ago, along with a Sigma 18-50.
When I'm challenged, I think back to your videos and what technique you may have used for a picture or video.
I wish you all the best for 2024, please keep doing what you're doing:)
From Durban, South Africa.
This is an excellent video. You really capture the frustration and intensity that can come from trying to create UA-cam videos on a regular basis. I have been working full time for the past two years. As a result, my channel uploads have dropped off significantly. I just looked at my channel a couple days ago and realized that it's been about a year since my last video. Honestly, that blew me away. The year flew by so fast that I didn't even notice. That being said, I still have acquired a lot of new filmmaking devices over the past two years. So, I have a lot of potential content I can still create. At the same time, I have a fellow filmmaking friend, who's been editing feature films for 20+ years, that I am working with to create new films, etc. So, while I am working, I am still trying to create.
As a traditional artist for most of my life, the need to create is literally in my blood. I cannot live life happily without being able to create. And since Star Wars, my desire to create turned to filmmaking. I was a visual effects artist for over 16 years, and I worked on 40 feature films, 10 television shows, etc. I just met with my friend/filmmaking colleague today, and we're both excited about the films/projects we are planning. Working full time, I find my free time on the weekends to be the time I have to pursue these projects. Anyway, thank you for your channel. Your content is always inspiring. If nothing else, you keep my creative juices flowing. I hope you and your family have a Happy New Year and a fabulous 2024.
Thank you so much for this video. I really appreciate your honesty . It gives me hope.
Happy New Year to you and yours x
Love the story, brother. Your work ethic and your drive to explore new hobbies is amazing.
Hey man , thank you for your videos! Absolutely love it all! I hope you realise all your ideas and dreams!
Dang man, we had our first kid with colic and I can say going 6 months on 4 hours of sleep per night makes you feel like you’re going insane. Glad you made it through brother.
Pffff I feel you. I felt like I was going insane too, colic kids is like torture. Then we got our second only 18months apart and he also had colic - that shit was tough.
But you get through it and only get stronger.
This was a good video! I have been doing YT for little less than 3 years and I have seen views declining. You hear this talk about how you have to re-invent yourself and your content. People are into new things and fresh stuff. You know, like Who remembers the hot tv series from 3 years or 10 years ago, it needs to be fresh so people are into it even if the 10 year old show was better than the stuff that is hot at the moment. Anyhow, I have been trying to re-invent my content and not keep doing the same stuff. And it is really Hard within your limited niche.
Yea the battle for more views is real lol. Trying to stay relevant, re inventing yourself from time to time, it’s tough for sure. I wish you the best of luck in 2024 brother ❤️
Happy new year! Great start for the year to watch this. Valuable lessons and insights from your personal experience. Really can relate with the "embarrasment" thing. Already having a "credible socially accepted" bridge engineering position but dreaming/trying to become a creative content creator rises those fears/feelings and holds back a lot.
Ooh man what a great great video! Bro we are in the same boat… it’s so so tough.. especially when you have kids!! Man I have kids and still work my full time joband it’s really hard.. but I just love it so much!! Like seriously.. doing it just gets me so turned up! But yea.. my social life is dead! 😂
But yea.. it’s really tough… 630-845 I’m with the kids… then work from 9-6 while filming from 12-130, then head home to put the kids to bed.. eat, then spend some time with my wife.. once she goes to bed.. I back at it editing and writing ideas and bullet points for the next video… it’s sooo much work! Like for real! But I love it so much!
Also I’m really really proud of you man!
I still remember when you hit 10k.. I was at 700 subs… and then you just blew up!! And you deserve it!! Like seriously! You really do deserve it!
And your so inspiring! Keep it up man! You got this! If you ever need someone to just talk with hit me up anytime!!!!
I agree about endurance. Schwarzenegger says the same about making time. According to him, if something is important, one makes time for it. About Iceland, I remember Jon Pall Sigmarsson who won strong man competitions. He was really tough and strong but died at a gym in his 30s.
As I am trying UA-cam myself, I really appreciate «normal» people like you more and more. If you have decided to upload a video every week, you will probably have to make videos when you feel great. But also when you have argued with your spouse, not slept well or been presented with bad news. You have a great channel. Too bad channels decend on viewing list as you start watching other content. Then it’s too easy to forget great channels like this. Keep on and thank you for sharing 🙂👌🏻
Thank you so much for this comment. Yea showing up when life is tough is really tricky. As you said fighting with your spouse, or just so sleep deprived from having small kids and then trying to be fresh on camera 😂 what a job lol
@@thaticelandicguy I think I am a bit older than you, But I guess we will bother less and less what other people think of us. Do what you like as long as no one gets hurt. Life is SHORT 🙂
@THATICELANDICGUY
Thank you for sharing. I lost motivation a couple of years ago. I quickly managed to get past the negative comments, but I didn't have enough financial runway to support my content creation (I couldn't make ends meet while making content). Unfortunately, I never managed to secure any sponsors. It's disheartening to see that I managed to get 200k subscribers, knowing that if I return to making videos, my financial situation will gradually deteriorate. I haven't yet been able to figure out a sustainable path forward.
You're an inspiration sir. Really had to hear this and I feel so much less alone after watching this.
Happy New Year 🎉 Thank you for sharing, even though I never will inspire to be a UA-camr there is life skills that you talk about. Not giving up and you have to put in the work! Thank you! 🙏
Thanks for watching! And yea it’s same in whatever you want to achieve ☺️
Appreciate this transparency and thoughtful approach.❤
Thank you for inspiring and taking the time to share your honest thoughts! Keep up the awesome content!
I appreciate that! ☺️
17:23 Seeing you choke out Pewdiepie must be the highlight of your career bro! 😂
Thanks for sharing this awesome video. Watched the entire thing. I'm struggling quite a bit as well with the mental part of it.
I think the biggest problem is comparing myself to previous performance. Which is super toxic. Also taking the time to sit down and finish up stuff is tough, not getting enough focus when having 912 other platforms and medias trying to grow. The theoretical solution should be to isolate what things are most important and just focus on them to have enough time. And appreciate the little things and not comparing to previous performance.
Getting 1000 views is sick, not bad. Before I got 100 views in 1 week and was amazed. Now I'm not. Lol. But does it really matter? Idk. It's tough! Keep it up buddy. Ur awesome. Happy new years/gott nytt år :) ❤
This video was truly inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experience with creating the different content before achieving the goals you set out to achieve. You deserve all the credit and views for all the hard work you put in. I wish you a happy new year for 2024 and an even better year ahead than the year before.
I just found you, today, so now you have one more subscriber! :) I'm glad I aw this early on so I can appreciate the hard work and sacrifice in every video I watch as I get caught up. I enjoyed the 3 videos I have mow watched and learned a lot. Thank You so much and al the best to you and your beautiful family.
thank you so much for your kind words and watching my video 😌
Thanks for sharing all the honest informations in this Video. I like your channel a lot that’s why I got your channel recommended on my UA-cam channel 🙏
You do amazing pictures and fantastic content on UA-cam.
Even with not many views I hope the revenue is sustainable on UA-cam.
Your journey has been very hard and you made it very far on UA-cam.
You archived a lot and there still great years to come.
Best regards from a Viking looking dude living in the remote Arctic North und Northern Norway 🇳🇴 😅
See you in the next one
Love the unglorification of the career choice. Haven’t seen that on the platform before. Very real 😌
Thank you big V!
Life can be like a duck on the water, beautiful and calm on the surface but paddling like crazy, getting kicked, bit, having to walk thru the muck to get there, and somedays just for a few breadcrumbs. You've got this, and we'll be here to help where we can!
Thank you truly appreciate it 🙏🏻
Mate, firstly, thank you for your ongoing effort to produce content. You are humble, and really do add something different to the many other photo and video content creators. You are also one of the few that both to read and respond to the comments… That is highly valuable! Moreover, it is clear how genuine you are. Thanks again for the work you put in.
Man thank you 🙏🏻 this niche is so saturated and full of great photographers and content creators that I often feel it’s really hard to stand out. But your kind words motivate me ☺️ thanks again and happy new year!
@@thaticelandicguy You are most welcome. I don’t ‘gas’ people up. My comments are authentic. Have a fantastic start to the new year my bro, and I look forward to seeing what you can bring in 2024.
so its been that long huh? honeslty I enjoy watching your content and I am excited for what else you bring, whatever it is! I'm glad you didnt give up and you continue to grow! thank you for sharing this, I know it is hard and I thank you for being real on how things can go on this journey. I know there is soooo much more to it, especially finding the energy to keep going and you sir, are a beast! Thank you again and happy new year!
Happy new year brother and thank you for your kind words ❤️
I’m watching because of your accent it’s amazing. I remember when u had 2000 subscribers and look at u know. Once u r obsessed with something it’s hard to stop
You can’t stop lol unless a new obsession comes haha
Wise and honest words! I really appreciate you content man! Keep pushing, you rock! 💪🙌 happy new year!