i love how this channel's videos are edited and shot. There's so much substance and care to each upload which isnt just a string of beautiful images and talk about techniques. Best photography channel out there already imo.
Sean, you are way more inspiring than you will probably ever know. You have a calmness and maturity in your attitude, and to me it makes me think - this guy knows what he's talking about. And you sure do. Love your channel dude.
As a professional photographer, I have suffered with this, emotional & physical burn out, I can honestly say that these are great tips! Sometimes you just have to 'create' your way out of it...
I fall victim to perfectionism as well. Mixed in with fear. I have so many ideas in my head, but nothing to show for it. I'm constantly throwng them aside because I doubt my ability to see them to fruition. Thanks for the nudge. :)
I turned 14 when my grandmother gave me a camera for my birthday (because I asked for it). It wasnt what I expected. It was cheap, a beginner level, budget wise camera. So it was left in my cabinet for a year because i thought that my phone could take better shots, but when I started learning about camera tricks and most especially RAW I found out that my camera wasn't so bad a year after. I just turned 16 and now all my friends and family are amazed with my photos. Videos like these are so helpful.
Hey, am I late? I'm late to your channel, for sure. Watched this great video yesterday and I downloaded The War of Art on Audible. That is a fantastic message. As someone in recovery, I hear familiar deep tones from Mr. Pressfield about a higher connection and how this is life itself. I really like how you emphasize having some empathy with the people that allow you to take their photograph. I watch a lot of UA-cam videos for Tech stuff but came across you recently and I'm attracted to the message of connection. That's all life is.
I know this is over 5 1/2 years old. But I love the photography and videography throughout this video. The way you show your tea kettle steaming below a series of lights, one not working, is poignant. Love the series of shots at the end. This video is what I needed.
Dear Sean, I sat on my computer this afternoon and I looked through your channel just to watch a video. And I just watched this one. And it came on the right time because the last days I am struggling with my insecurity. The last weeks I'm thinking that everyone has a better gear than me. I am not as good as they are. Thank you for the inspirational words and the motive. Thank you so much.
Brilliant episode, Sean. I can relate to this 100%! It's crazy the amount of times I've thrown away vlogs, not bothered shooting or just hidden work because I didn't think it was good enough or will be ridiculed. It's too easy to think you're the only one beating yourself up. Top stuff.
Yeah I was in Germany last week. Really wanted to shoot a video there but just ended up with no time to myself. Just enough for a couple of quick photo walks:)
As a introvert and a perfectionist, so much of what to say resonates with me, I feel better just listening to your videos. Thank you for the great work you do.
I have to say, you are one of the most honest photographers I have ever seen. You inspire us all with very relatable content. It's this type of content that we blabber about in the back of all our heads but never talk it out. So cheers to you for addressing it.
I just purchased this book for my son...I hit the nail on the head! I’m glad it may help him if even just a little. This knowledge even in the smallest dose is brilliant!
I remembered this video from 2 years ago. I'm currently working on a report and I couldn't unblock. So I came back to this video and it really helps! thanks a lot!
Your videos are the best example of how content matters more than video quality or gear. I love your videos. Thank you for inspiring another photographer.
Spot on! I feel it, and know where those fears are coming from, and what has held me back from posting UA-cam videos myself. Introversion, depression, and fear tend to get in the way. Recognizing it is more than half the battle.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love your approach! We struggle with perfectionism because we never get to see the first drafts of authors or the shots preceding that one picture that grows to be iconic... How soothing to see a talented photographer talk about this. Not a single truism, all substance, and all is beautifully made on top of it all. Can't wait for the next video!
I’ve been a professional shooter for over 33 years, and I’ve heard no one be as honest,, giving and ego-free in all those years. Your advice is sound and wise beyond your years. Carry on. Godspeed.
Just what I needed...I abandoned my timelapse project in middle....NOW I have reopened the project and now reviewing what I have done so far in my laptop...and to be honest, it is not bad at all and i am surprised that i have done a good job :))...may be because I have opened this project after a month!!! Thanks a lot Sean.
Thank you Sean for the "even if you're not feeling it, get up and create". So many times I find myself in this same creative circle; not making myself be creative. I did motivate myself on 9/11 to go to the 9/11 memorial in Bremerton Washington and film my first ever video with my Nikon D800. It made me feel good to do my part without any expectation of monetary repayment. Some of my best work is "Pro bono."
Not many speak with this honesty and openness about their own conflicts in public. Your courage as well as your self-criticism are commendable. And many thanks to you good suggestions!
All the love Sean... Thank you for saying out loud what we all need to hear from time to time. "Done" is better than "perfect" - I'm putting this on my wall. "Get up and do it anyway". You have a wonderful way of speaking and transmitting advices. And not just in this video... I'm thankful you exist.
Sean. In another video you talked about the dilemma of whether to produce videos that generate the most response and attract the most viewers(tutorial-like videos) or to produce videos that you feel passionate about. I'm sure you know but the videos that you are passionate about are the ones that set you apart and they are the ones that make a huge impact on everyone that is watching them. In the end, it is a lot more valuable and rewarding to make a positive impact on a smaller group. I hope you realize the impact your videos have. I can relate to your resistances a lot. If I start something and it is not close to perfect immediately I think "what are you doing? this is rubbish". Which is extremely harsh, really. I can rationalize my thought-process and understand my own resistances, but this video inspired me to look for ways how I can accept these resistances but not let them control me. Thank you.
You're about to blow up man, this was amazing advice. I loved the honesty especially the part about sitting in your cave talking smack on others who are trying to make yourself feel better. Well done.
Unlike some other channel hosts bragging of it, you do post about important stuff that isn't much discussed elsewhere. Your video is as refreshing and uplifting as a cuppa and a deep conversation with an interesting person. Keep on creating, Sean.
I definitely can relate to this. I am battling all those fears and perfections at the moment, fear of what people might think or said about what I am creating. And yeah you are right, "Done is better than perfect". Thanks, Sean!
loooove. I've been in nothing but a rut for months and everything you have said has run through my head over and over again, glad i'm not the only one who feels like some days they just can't
sean tucker... you are my favorite. I've been watching your videos and I appericate your kind words after months of fall out and discouraged thank you for pushing me get up and continue to grow in what I love to do.
Whether producing video/photo/music/novels/comics/lyrics/3d animation/choreography/anything really, this applies to the entire spectrum of Art. You nailed perfectionism with a sludgehammer, "Nothing we do will ever be perfect" "Think of every project as a Draft along a longer journey" "All these drafts... lead [us] to the next thing where [we've] learned lessons and do the next thing better" this content is pure liberation. I hope you don't mind if I reshare. #createregardless
This is gold. I only dabble in photography a little bit (I’m mostly a musician) but so many of these things you’re saying apply to all kinds of creative endeavors. I’m soaking up every single word you’re saying and playing sections back twice and pausing the video to really think about these things. THANK YOU.
Thank you for tackling this subject matter in your series of videos - its addresses a hole in content that hasn't been discussed openly in photography or design discourse - but is so relevant to our work and our growth.
This is extremely moving content. It showed me that I need to stop caring if some of my work fails, and just get out and keep producing more work. I always feel that I shouldn't go out and shoot because the "conditions aren't right" or "there's nothing interesting here" which keeps me from making more. Thanks for inspiring me to get out and just make more art every day.
Sean, I found your videos a couple of months ago, but today's resonated with me as what you were talking about is my day to day, no matter what task it is photographically or otherwise, I almost always do nothing because the of the paralysis that this causes. I even ordered the book that you mentioned as somedays we need to find an explanation and a tool to chisel away at what blocks us. Thank you for doing this video today.
Oh man... thank YOU... thank you for your truth and honesty! You are healing my depression with your videos and things you say. I lost myself some times ago and now trying to find and build that was fallen apart. I'm remembering what a pleasure is just to walk and see how beautiful this world is in every way. I'm not talking about perfection or happiness or about beautiful things and happy moments, I'm talking about life in every it's detail good or bad. I remember that joy of life and trying to bring it back to mine. With YOUR help. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this. It is nice to see someone being honest in the world. I have some of the same feelings as you have, which also helps in the end because then we do not feel like we are alone. I have had excellent ideas of things that I have wanted to do with photography but I have had paralyzing fear to do them thinking that I wouldn't be able to do it, wouldn't be good at it, etc. It felt good to hear someone talk about this.
Man, this one totally hits home - all three of them, especially not wanting to start anything, unless it's going to be perfect. The rationalization bit rings true as well...not the right website, not the right fonts, not the right *insert excuse here*. It can be crippling. Thanks for the honesty and for kicking Resistance in the teeth and putting this one out.
I can't express to you enough how grateful I am to have come across your channel, Sean. I am making my way through your videos and have loved each of them. Your transparency and authenticity are definitely a light for others. Thank you.
Truly, to me this is the most honest, inspiring and open hearted video even seen. Thank you for sharing that, thank you for helping me out during a bad patch.
"Done is better than perfect" - I constantly struggle with doubts around my capability and fear of what people might think about my performance. This video, in particular that sentence, gave a lot of strength to me. Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video. I struggle through all the same resistances and it is comforting to know even someone I look up to, does as well. Together we can all learn how to improve ourselves. Again thank you Sean!
this is like... meeting the voice of my own head. i literally feel all of the things that you have mentioned in this video :| the perfectionism, playing victim. so thank you. thank you so much.
I thought I'd commented on a while back, but I can't find it. You are a massive inspiration for many people, not just for photography but your life message is strong and supportive. For the last 12 months I've struggled saying I'm going to get a blog and website up and running about how I take my images through my respiratory and pain conditions. Not to be from a higher level, or people say "doesn't he do well..." I don't want any plaudits but want to say we can still create despite our conditions. However, I've procrastinated and procrastinated because of my fear of failure and being criticised and questioned about the wrong things and most of all laughed at for the methods I use or worse of all creating a "p***ing higher" competition of disability and pain. If you look on social media I post very little, (I genuinely don't like Instagram as it makes my images square) and never post what I consider to be my best work because I'm afraid that it isn't as good as yours, Simon Baxter's, Paul G Johnson and many others. You are all photography heroes of mine, and men I look up to for the people you are. I have started posting slightly more on 500px but I want to rip it down as soon as I put it up and I sell prints to raise money for the charity I work for, but I hate it when people either compliment them or worse still buy them as I see all the imperfections.
100% on target, Sean. It's so helpful to me just to know that there is someone out there who "gets it". I'm encouraged. Giving myself permission to be successful was a major step.
This showed up on my recommended videos, and it was exactly what I need to hear, I feel like you took the words right out of my head, I will save this video and continue to use it to make me a get up and create! thank you Sean tucker
I need to set this for my morning alarm. I need to hear this daily and thank you so much for bringing to light what we ALL struggle with. The struggle is real. Well said, Sean.
Almost poetic ! Those thoughts apply not only in photography or art but to most of life situations. Very honest and inspiring ! Thanks for sharing it !
Nailed the feelings of most of us, not just why videos, these are more rewarding than anything else. Thank you so so much for the courage to say everything.
This may well be the single most important video I ever watched on youtube. Thanks. One of mine is not feeling 'worthy' of the gift, which is also a kind of perfectionism.
Feeling so much of this fear recently! I'm a film photographer and want to do so much, but often feel like I'm wasting my time and other people's. Needed this video!
This is so honest and down to earth! Thank you so much for this. I can 100% relate to all of that. Not many people are this honest, and I truly appreciate this. Thank you again!
this one is good .. especially the view point of fear. there are 2 fears, one that made from something that scary, the other one is made from expectation to make it good (like anxiety before wedding). Never see it like that before. and the other one is to recognizing what makes me lazy (stop) and realizing it .. first step is to realize that it existed .... Thank you for sharing this.
It's so moving. Thanks good sir for making this video. i never feel like i'm good as the pros. But here u are telling me, we are human with flaws. Just keep going. Thanks
I was working on my editing skills yesterday, and I wrote a note in my phone that said this - ‘I’m scared I’ll be found out as a fraud. That I’ll make a mistake and then someone will immediately fire, humiliate or even KILL me for it.’ I couldn’t believe that I actually thought that or how real it really felt. Thank you for this lesson. Thank you so much for getting real with us.
Sean, I've been watching your videos and I think it's safe to say you have created one of the highest quality channels on yt right now. I work to be a better photographer, in fact I'm going to school for it this year, and your videos have been a tremendous help. Keep up the good work.
Sean, thank you for this video - wonderful thoughts here. I fully understand and empathize with where you’re coming from with the perfectionist mindset - it is both a gift and a hindrance. It was very beneficial for me to hear the ways in which you go about combating that perfectionist impulse. I also now realize I need to be conscious of those moments when I bring others down to my level inside my own head, instead of putting in the work to rise above them.
Thank you Sean I am very very critical of myself in life as well as photography it took me ages to even thinking of getting an Instagram account with fear of people not liking anything in produce your videos are so refreshing,thank you so much
wow.. after seeing your video I am truly inspired and have an entirely new perspective on the the art of Photography and myself as a photographer. Thank you, is all I can say.
You have so well articulated the inner struggles I've been going through this month. You are so right on all points. Thank you for putting this out there.
Sean, I'm just finding your channel, and this video really struck a chord with me. I am very much the same as yourself. I won't put my hand to something unless I can make a perfect job of it, and it kills me when I try to do something and it finishes up with less than my perceived level of perfection. Incredible content mate, very real and honest. Excellent, thank you!
You just managed to describe my entire personality in under 10 minutes. I can relate to every single thing you've said but, even after watching it, my brain pushes against the existence of a solution. The war inside all of us is a long and difficult one.
Thank you so much for this. I've struggled my whole life with feeling of inadequacy, and I've stopped myself from creating because I knew I wasn't good enough to make something worthwile. I'm only now coming to terms with the fact that everyone shares these feelings, the difference being that those people I idolize don't let their fears paralyze them the way I do. But one thing is to think it, another is to hear it said by one of those people who are at the level I aspire to. So thank you for sharing this video with us.
As a psychotherapist myself, I now officially confer the title of "phototherapist" to Sean. God Bless my friend!
"the more we're scared of something, the more we know we have to do it". hits me like a slap on the face.
Wow. I needed this today. Picking up my camera now.
Samir B. Have you watched this video yet? Do you realise the irony of what you're doing by critiquing honest posts?
i love how this channel's videos are edited and shot. There's so much substance and care to each upload which isnt just a string of beautiful images and talk about techniques. Best photography channel out there already imo.
Same. Literally going out the door
Xapuri Socioambiental Well said!!
Sean, you are way more inspiring than you will probably ever know. You have a calmness and maturity in your attitude, and to me it makes me think - this guy knows what he's talking about. And you sure do. Love your channel dude.
+Andrew Maguire thanks so much mate.
"Done is better than perfect" - I have always struggled with this. What a great video.
As a professional photographer, I have suffered with this, emotional & physical burn out, I can honestly say that these are great tips! Sometimes you just have to 'create' your way out of it...
Just posted this to my Facebook page. This is exactly the sort of thing other creatives need to hear; give yourself permission to fail. Go and create.
I fall victim to perfectionism as well. Mixed in with fear. I have so many ideas in my head, but nothing to show for it. I'm constantly throwng them aside because I doubt my ability to see them to fruition. Thanks for the nudge. :)
I turned 14 when my grandmother gave me a camera for my birthday (because I asked for it). It wasnt what I expected. It was cheap, a beginner level, budget wise camera. So it was left in my cabinet for a year because i thought that my phone could take better shots, but when I started learning about camera tricks and most especially RAW I found out that my camera wasn't so bad a year after. I just turned 16 and now all my friends and family are amazed with my photos. Videos like these are so helpful.
Hey, am I late? I'm late to your channel, for sure. Watched this great video yesterday and I downloaded The War of Art on Audible. That is a fantastic message. As someone in recovery, I hear familiar deep tones from Mr. Pressfield about a higher connection and how this is life itself. I really like how you emphasize having some empathy with the people that allow you to take their photograph. I watch a lot of UA-cam videos for Tech stuff but came across you recently and I'm attracted to the message of connection. That's all life is.
I know this is over 5 1/2 years old. But I love the photography and videography throughout this video. The way you show your tea kettle steaming below a series of lights, one not working, is poignant. Love the series of shots at the end. This video is what I needed.
Dear Sean, I sat on my computer this afternoon and I looked through your channel just to watch a video. And I just watched this one. And it came on the right time because the last days I am struggling with my insecurity. The last weeks I'm thinking that everyone has a better gear than me. I am not as good as they are.
Thank you for the inspirational words and the motive. Thank you so much.
+Effie Skitsa you're very welcome:)
It's a rare person who offers such honesty in a public forum. Thank you Sean for making us feel that we all have these common challenges.
Brilliant episode, Sean. I can relate to this 100%! It's crazy the amount of times I've thrown away vlogs, not bothered shooting or just hidden work because I didn't think it was good enough or will be ridiculed. It's too easy to think you're the only one beating yourself up. Top stuff.
Ha ha, seems we're all the same mate. Hope you're well.
Wondered where you'd been for the last week but now I know ;)
Yeah I was in Germany last week. Really wanted to shoot a video there but just ended up with no time to myself. Just enough for a couple of quick photo walks:)
As a introvert and a perfectionist, so much of what to say resonates with me, I feel better just listening to your videos. Thank you for the great work you do.
This will be one of the videos I will watch again when lacking motivition.
I have to say, you are one of the most honest photographers I have ever seen. You inspire us all with very relatable content. It's this type of content that we blabber about in the back of all our heads but never talk it out. So cheers to you for addressing it.
Being that honest with yourself is one thing, but then to share it with the rest of us is truly impressive.
Thank you for this.
Almost ordered "the art of war" instead of ''the war of art" haha. Great video, love the black and white melancholy atmosphere
Art of War is a good read too.
I just purchased this book for my son...I hit the nail on the head! I’m glad it may help him if even just a little. This knowledge even in the smallest dose is brilliant!
You are a brutally honest man. That is something to be admired!
I remembered this video from 2 years ago. I'm currently working on a report and I couldn't unblock. So I came back to this video and it really helps! thanks a lot!
Your videos are the best example of how content matters more than video quality or gear.
I love your videos. Thank you for inspiring another photographer.
I’m having a marathon of your vlogs and your words not just apply to photography but to life. I’m inspired.
Spot on! I feel it, and know where those fears are coming from, and what has held me back from posting UA-cam videos myself. Introversion, depression, and fear tend to get in the way. Recognizing it is more than half the battle.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love your approach! We struggle with perfectionism because we never get to see the first drafts of authors or the shots preceding that one picture that grows to be iconic... How soothing to see a talented photographer talk about this. Not a single truism, all substance, and all is beautifully made on top of it all. Can't wait for the next video!
Thanks mate:)
thank you! I'm so grateful fot this video. "The more you scared of something, the more you know that you have to do it!" sooo true !
I’ve been a professional shooter for over 33 years, and I’ve heard no one be as honest,, giving and ego-free in all those years. Your advice is sound and wise beyond your years. Carry on. Godspeed.
Absolutely superb Sean...Thanks
You have a gift for communication, Sean. You not only speak to us in ways we can understand: you make us feel there is hope for us too.
Just what I needed...I abandoned my timelapse project in middle....NOW I have reopened the project and now reviewing what I have done so far in my laptop...and to be honest, it is not bad at all and i am surprised that i have done a good job :))...may be because I have opened this project after a month!!! Thanks a lot Sean.
+Amin Ahmed nice!
You are a true inspiration!!! Creativity is not a competition!! Why some photographers treat a subjective matter competitively boggles my mind!!!!
Thank you Sean for the "even if you're not feeling it, get up and create". So many times I find myself in this same creative circle; not making myself be creative. I did motivate myself on 9/11 to go to the 9/11 memorial in Bremerton Washington and film my first ever video with my Nikon D800. It made me feel good to do my part without any expectation of monetary repayment. Some of my best work is "Pro bono."
Not many speak with this honesty and openness about their own conflicts in public. Your courage as well as your self-criticism are commendable. And many thanks to you good suggestions!
All the love Sean... Thank you for saying out loud what we all need to hear from time to time. "Done" is better than "perfect" - I'm putting this on my wall. "Get up and do it anyway".
You have a wonderful way of speaking and transmitting advices. And not just in this video... I'm thankful you exist.
Sean. In another video you talked about the dilemma of whether to produce videos that generate the most response and attract the most viewers(tutorial-like videos) or to produce videos that you feel passionate about. I'm sure you know but the videos that you are passionate about are the ones that set you apart and they are the ones that make a huge impact on everyone that is watching them. In the end, it is a lot more valuable and rewarding to make a positive impact on a smaller group. I hope you realize the impact your videos have.
I can relate to your resistances a lot. If I start something and it is not close to perfect immediately I think "what are you doing? this is rubbish". Which is extremely harsh, really. I can rationalize my thought-process and understand my own resistances, but this video inspired me to look for ways how I can accept these resistances but not let them control me. Thank you.
Well said
I dont cry very often, but realizing how powerful inspiration is even when you think its not there, its just inspiration waiting to be created.
You're a blessing man. Continue walking your truth and providing the insight for others to realize their truths.
You're about to blow up man, this was amazing advice. I loved the honesty especially the part about sitting in your cave talking smack on others who are trying to make yourself feel better. Well done.
Sean love the way you see all these faults in yourself first. Your empathy makes it real and believable
Unlike some other channel hosts bragging of it, you do post about important stuff that isn't much discussed elsewhere. Your video is as refreshing and uplifting as a cuppa and a deep conversation with an interesting person. Keep on creating, Sean.
I definitely can relate to this. I am battling all those fears and perfections at the moment, fear of what people might think or said about what I am creating. And yeah you are right, "Done is better than perfect". Thanks, Sean!
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” Shakespeare..Reckon you have it spot on Sean.
I needed this today. I am a composer/musical theatre author. But many of your videos are so helpful. Thank you for this. Truly. This saved my day ♥️
loooove. I've been in nothing but a rut for months and everything you have said has run through my head over and over again, glad i'm not the only one who feels like some days they just can't
sean tucker... you are my favorite. I've been watching your videos and I appericate your kind words after months of fall out and discouraged thank you for pushing me get up and continue to grow in what I love to do.
Whether producing video/photo/music/novels/comics/lyrics/3d animation/choreography/anything really, this applies to the entire spectrum of Art. You nailed perfectionism with a sludgehammer, "Nothing we do will ever be perfect" "Think of every project as a Draft along a longer journey" "All these drafts... lead [us] to the next thing where [we've] learned lessons and do the next thing better" this content is pure liberation. I hope you don't mind if I reshare. #createregardless
This is gold. I only dabble in photography a little bit (I’m mostly a musician) but so many of these things you’re saying apply to all kinds of creative endeavors. I’m soaking up every single word you’re saying and playing sections back twice and pausing the video to really think about these things.
THANK YOU.
"Actively Risking" I love this! You hit all the things on the head, that I deal with as well. Thanks for verbalizing your struggle.
Thank you for tackling this subject matter in your series of videos - its addresses a hole in content that hasn't been discussed openly in photography or design discourse - but is so relevant to our work and our growth.
This is extremely moving content. It showed me that I need to stop caring if some of my work fails, and just get out and keep producing more work. I always feel that I shouldn't go out and shoot because the "conditions aren't right" or "there's nothing interesting here" which keeps me from making more. Thanks for inspiring me to get out and just make more art every day.
Sean, I found your videos a couple of months ago, but today's resonated with me as what you were talking about is my day to day, no matter what task it is photographically or otherwise, I almost always do nothing because the of the paralysis that this causes. I even ordered the book that you mentioned as somedays we need to find an explanation and a tool to chisel away at what blocks us. Thank you for doing this video today.
Oh man... thank YOU... thank you for your truth and honesty! You are healing my depression with your videos and things you say. I lost myself some times ago and now trying to find and build that was fallen apart. I'm remembering what a pleasure is just to walk and see how beautiful this world is in every way. I'm not talking about perfection or happiness or about beautiful things and happy moments, I'm talking about life in every it's detail good or bad. I remember that joy of life and trying to bring it back to mine. With YOUR help. Thank you.
Thanks mate. Keep going:)
Thank you for posting this. It is nice to see someone being honest in the world. I have some of the same feelings as you have, which also helps in the end because then we do not feel like we are alone. I have had excellent ideas of things that I have wanted to do with photography but I have had paralyzing fear to do them thinking that I wouldn't be able to do it, wouldn't be good at it, etc. It felt good to hear someone talk about this.
Man, this one totally hits home - all three of them, especially not wanting to start anything, unless it's going to be perfect. The rationalization bit rings true as well...not the right website, not the right fonts, not the right *insert excuse here*. It can be crippling. Thanks for the honesty and for kicking Resistance in the teeth and putting this one out.
Thanks. Seems sometimes it's just best to turn the brain off and get on with it:) Hope you're well mate.
Your honesty and vulnerability is refreshing and inspiring
I can't express to you enough how grateful I am to have come across your channel, Sean. I am making my way through your videos and have loved each of them. Your transparency and authenticity are definitely a light for others. Thank you.
Truly, to me this is the most honest, inspiring and open hearted video even seen. Thank you for sharing that, thank you for helping me out during a bad patch.
You must have been a terrific minister. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video and taken inspiration AND MOTIVATION from it. Thanks!
That's great to hear:)
"Done is better than perfect" - I constantly struggle with doubts around my capability and fear of what people might think about my performance. This video, in particular that sentence, gave a lot of strength to me. Thank you.
So true, I struggle with all of the things you mention. Thanks for spreading it, I am sure it will help a lot of people!
Thank you so much for making this video. I struggle through all the same resistances and it is comforting to know even someone I look up to, does as well. Together we can all learn how to improve ourselves. Again thank you Sean!
Excellent video Sean. We all go through phases of feeling that we “can’t do it” - it’s the nature of the beast.
Sean tucker, The greatest photographer on the planet.
this is like... meeting the voice of my own head. i literally feel all of the things that you have mentioned in this video :| the perfectionism, playing victim. so thank you. thank you so much.
+RUBBERSOULED you're welcome:)
I thought I'd commented on a while back, but I can't find it. You are a massive inspiration for many people, not just for photography but your life message is strong and supportive. For the last 12 months I've struggled saying I'm going to get a blog and website up and running about how I take my images through my respiratory and pain conditions. Not to be from a higher level, or people say "doesn't he do well..." I don't want any plaudits but want to say we can still create despite our conditions. However, I've procrastinated and procrastinated because of my fear of failure and being criticised and questioned about the wrong things and most of all laughed at for the methods I use or worse of all creating a "p***ing higher" competition of disability and pain. If you look on social media I post very little, (I genuinely don't like Instagram as it makes my images square) and never post what I consider to be my best work because I'm afraid that it isn't as good as yours, Simon Baxter's, Paul G Johnson and many others. You are all photography heroes of mine, and men I look up to for the people you are. I have started posting slightly more on 500px but I want to rip it down as soon as I put it up and I sell prints to raise money for the charity I work for, but I hate it when people either compliment them or worse still buy them as I see all the imperfections.
100% on target, Sean. It's so helpful to me just to know that there is someone out there who "gets it". I'm encouraged.
Giving myself permission to be successful was a major step.
This was just great. This is not just about photography but your understanding of the art of life is exceptional.
your honesty is refreshing and so, also very powerful
This showed up on my recommended videos, and it was exactly what I need to hear, I feel like you took the words right out of my head, I will save this video and continue to use it to make me a get up and create! thank you Sean tucker
You're welcome:)
I need to set this for my morning alarm. I need to hear this daily and thank you so much for bringing to light what we ALL struggle with. The struggle is real. Well said, Sean.
Almost poetic ! Those thoughts apply not only in photography or art but to most of life situations. Very honest and inspiring ! Thanks for sharing it !
Nailed the feelings of most of us, not just why videos, these are more rewarding than anything else. Thank you so so much for the courage to say everything.
I always like to read and watch your videos on my morning commutes - really inspires me to just get out there and do something.
Your honesty is as inspiring to me as your work. Thank you for encouraging our self improvement Sean.
This may well be the single most important video I ever watched on youtube.
Thanks.
One of mine is not feeling 'worthy' of the gift, which is also a kind of perfectionism.
Feeling so much of this fear recently! I'm a film photographer and want to do so much, but often feel like I'm wasting my time and other people's.
Needed this video!
This is so honest and down to earth! Thank you so much for this. I can 100% relate to all of that. Not many people are this honest, and I truly appreciate this. Thank you again!
You don't how how much this video has helped. I'm very grateful
It's 2023 and still refer to this video when i'm down
I don't know where to start, so I won't . All I can say is thanks Sean . Peace x
this one is good .. especially the view point of fear. there are 2 fears, one that made from something that scary, the other one is made from expectation to make it good (like anxiety before wedding). Never see it like that before. and the other one is to recognizing what makes me lazy (stop) and realizing it .. first step is to realize that it existed .... Thank you for sharing this.
It's so moving. Thanks good sir for making this video. i never feel like i'm good as the pros. But here u are telling me, we are human with flaws. Just keep going. Thanks
Another wonderful video blog Sean. You never fail to lift my spirits with your words of wisdom. Thank you
It's great knowing I'm not the only one who has the same thoughts and fears. Now I can breathe!
This one is so beautiful video. It is so important that you are able to be 100% natural and honest with your viewers. I love it.
I was working on my editing skills yesterday, and I wrote a note in my phone that said this - ‘I’m scared I’ll be found out as a fraud. That I’ll make a mistake and then someone will immediately fire, humiliate or even KILL me for it.’ I couldn’t believe that I actually thought that or how real it really felt. Thank you for this lesson. Thank you so much for getting real with us.
You're welcome Rosalind. Sounds like your fears are ones we all share on some level:)
Sean Tucker phew :)
Sean, I've been watching your videos and I think it's safe to say you have created one of the highest quality channels on yt right now. I work to be a better photographer, in fact I'm going to school for it this year, and your videos have been a tremendous help.
Keep up the good work.
Sean, thank you for this video - wonderful thoughts here. I fully understand and empathize with where you’re coming from with the perfectionist mindset - it is both a gift and a hindrance. It was very beneficial for me to hear the ways in which you go about combating that perfectionist impulse. I also now realize I need to be conscious of those moments when I bring others down to my level inside my own head, instead of putting in the work to rise above them.
You really do have some of the best videos about photography. I really appreciate your approach and analysis to creativity. Thank you
Brutally honest and wonderful advice that one can apply across many genres. Thanks for your candor. You've inspired me.
Thank you Sean I am very very critical of myself in life as well as photography it took me ages to even thinking of getting an Instagram account with fear of people not liking anything in produce your videos are so refreshing,thank you so much
wow.. after seeing your video I am truly inspired and have an entirely new perspective on the the art of Photography and myself as a photographer. Thank you, is all I can say.
This is absolutely what I needed to hear right now.
You have so well articulated the inner struggles I've been going through this month. You are so right on all points. Thank you for putting this out there.
Sean, I'm just finding your channel, and this video really struck a chord with me. I am very much the same as yourself. I won't put my hand to something unless I can make a perfect job of it, and it kills me when I try to do something and it finishes up with less than my perceived level of perfection. Incredible content mate, very real and honest. Excellent, thank you!
You're welcome mate.
Some cuts in this video are so perfect that i barely noticed them, why it took me so long to find this channel. great work
Thank youy Sean for that video. I find exact same creative blocks in my mind. I keep reminding myself these words: Done is better then perfect.
You just managed to describe my entire personality in under 10 minutes. I can relate to every single thing you've said but, even after watching it, my brain pushes against the existence of a solution. The war inside all of us is a long and difficult one.
Thanks for putting words to what so many of us feel. Truly inspirational.
Thank you Sean, I was calling my Creative Block a "Creative Depression" You named all my symptoms, and I've been dealing with this my whole life!
Wow!! These words are so powerful... something each and every one of use need to hear!!
Thank you so much for this. I've struggled my whole life with feeling of inadequacy, and I've stopped myself from creating because I knew I wasn't good enough to make something worthwile. I'm only now coming to terms with the fact that everyone shares these feelings, the difference being that those people I idolize don't let their fears paralyze them the way I do. But one thing is to think it, another is to hear it said by one of those people who are at the level I aspire to. So thank you for sharing this video with us.