Being real, honest, and transparent like this is what keeps me coming back for every video. Thanks for being open about the evolution of your vision for your content and it's direction. We're with ya!
Honestly, through a period of 5 years, from the very first lesson of the "DAMN FINE TUTORIAL" to various reviews about a specific products or even the mysterious science behind methods of brewing, with no marketing, no such thing as persuading viewers to purchase low quality products, we feel that from the bottom of our heart you have and have been dedicate all of your knowledge, your understanding only to broaden our minds with distinguished lessons, to popularized the third wave coffee to everybody, despite the harsh trials throughout those years. Although one day you might quit making UA-cam, I am still believe that anybody who had waited till Friday for those valuable lessons, for priceless experiences would always support you. Wish you all the best
I get you. I mean, I know all jobs and career paths have their issues and the algorithm is essentially my boss in a way haha. But you are 100% correct, YT doesn’t care, and there’s millions more ready to swoop in.
That’s life. Be thankful for your health. Whenever you get these sad or tired feelings, think there are thousands waaaay worst off than you. UA-cam is a business, they don’t need to care. Care for yourself and don’t worry about others. In the famous words of Sly, keep punching.
I really appreciate you being transparent and honest in all your videos. Put yourself and your own enjoyment first, we will still be here for the videos!
Make the content you want to make. I can't speak for others, but I always enjoy consuming content where you can see that someone has a genuine interest in what they are sharing. I'm ready for whatever you make next. Enjoy your coffee and your weekend!
💯 binged many channels when they were smaller and then they grew, having more people involved with bigger projects etc. the overall quality of production improves quite a lot but the authenticity sadly vanishes.
As a viewer watching since your first videos, you're doing the right thing by reigniting your passion. Release videos when you want and don't worry about deadlines man. Do what you can to make it a joy again. Talk about/explore the things you want and don't worry about conforming to the expectations of others/social media. Cheers my friend!
Thanks Gregory! I definitely will be exploring new creative directions and more candid thoughts and ideas. The deadline though, at least posting every Friday, has helped keep me relatively structured. I just have to remind myself that I created the deadline and I too can ignore it from time to time.
I shall continue to follow your coffee journey Sprometheus. 👊🏻 More vlogs and visits to coffee shops etc would be awesome especially for overseas viewers like myself. Also, more educational videos on the entire journey from coffee bean farms all the way to being roasted would be very interesting.
Thanks Cheekster, I’ve always appreciated seeing your kind comments in the chat every week and look forward to seeing them more. May I ask where overseas you’re located??
Hey buddy, this was a great video. And you’re just telling the truth about how things are. We all come to a point where we need to step back from something and look at things from different angles and figure things out. We wouldn’t enjoy your stuff so much if you weren’t so enthusiastic about it yourself. So take all the time you need. We will be here for you! Keep on keepin’ on my good man!
Thanks Justin. I appreciate that. I’ll be back again next week of course, but these are just ways I’m trying to reduce my workload and also switching things up video wise to keep it feeling fun for me as well. Thanks again, for your support and the kind words.
Passion is important, as an artist, i completely understand how forcing creativity can become a chore. Ultimately you have to be good with you if you want to put out quality. Changes are good, and I'm sure this will work out for the best. Stay classy my fellow San Diegan!
I found your channel around covid times along with Papa Hoffman. You two really helped me grow my passion for coffee. My house was making its own beer and wine through covid and I quickly realised I couldn't spend everyday drinking like a lunatic. I always liked coffee, but never knew much about the specialty side of things. I have fallen in love with coffee so much thanks to you in particular. Thank you so much for that spro You're awesome and you have taught me so much.
Thank you so much for this update. I appreciate all the work you do and actually not pushing product. I do notice that when new coffee gear is put out, a lot of coffee influencers put out videos at the same time, but I don’t see you and your channel do the same. Thank you for that because it does feel like we’re being sold something especially when their title for every single coffee review has “END GAME…on it” 😂 As much as I enjoy product reviews, I like to learn about coffee, see and learn about new coffee shops and coffee in general, and how to brew using different types of equipment. Also excited for a podcast as well. Something I can listen to while I work. Lastly, the ASMR videos capture how I feel when I make coffee in the morning. It’s a peaceful ritual to start the day. Although most days for me are messy trying to dial in coffee. Anyway, long post. Just want to say thank you and I will continue to support your work.
@Sprometheus it’s been a while since I’ve seen a video of yours but I keep coming back as it was a video of yours that brought me into the whole UA-cam coffee segment one which I never knew existed and started my own journey in becoming a consumer with standards of coffee. No matter where you go I hope you remember all you achieved and which ever path you take I hope I’ll be able to keep coming back to binge your content.
Spro...thanks for everything. As we know, things change and we find ourselves adjusting to our changing situations, so do what you gotta do. I'm staying right here with you. I'm in for the journey....take care
Came to the channel years ago for the great content. Stayed for the great dude that is Sprometheus. Love it man. Absolutley down for you to explore your interests at a pace that works for your life👊🏼
@ Sprometheus I can relate to the whole not wanting to kill your passion for paychecks struggle: I'm starting to produce online content in multiple genres ( all of which I love! ) and I'm tempted to do a coffee channel, but fear making every hobbie I have into a damn job: I may still do a coffee blog, or / and a channel of just documenting my coffee journey. Good video Spro!!! :)
Hey man! Here to support you through those changes. Your videos helped spark an interest in specialty coffee early on in the pandemic, which eventually got me to get my first barista job, propelling me out of the hell that was the fast-food industry. I've now been to several local coffee events, industry expos, met so many amazing people, and have been able to make a career out of managing a small cafe. Even though our experiences within the industry are vastly different and I can't relate to making youtube videos specifically, burnout is real and I've suffered through it too. It can be so difficult to not to overwork yourself when you love what you're doing. Glad to hear you'll be making more of the content you personally enjoy and focusing on the things that you like to do! Best of luck dude, and thank you for what you've done so far.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. Can definitely relate to losing the joy/passion in coffee, it made me leave the industry as my profession and get back to enjoying coffee just as a personal hobby. Whatever changes needed to connect with the love of coffee again, make them happen friend! Looking forward to enjoying your future content
I watch all your videos as they come out but this one was really unique and refreshing tonally. Your frankness and cadence here is something I really appreciate and would love to see more of. I can hear your voice waver a bit in certain moments because, understandably, it's clear that the pressure from this job can be a bit relentless. But as a viewer, it's invigorating to hear you speak like this as it reminds us (your audience) that you're not just a content producer but a person with your own life, needs and, ultimately, perspective. I'm sure other creators can relate.
Totally feel you with the work life balance, great prioritization. The plans for the future channel sounds great and I will enjoy the videos more knowing your passion is still there!
I have enjoyed your trip down the portafilter since well before the plandemic. - I do love your insights, and observations, and I will continue to follow your journey to better coffee. This particular video has given me a better appreciation of the man behind the video. Thank you Sprometheus .
I heard the shiver in your voice, I know how you feel. I am a designer and I have gone through severe burnout too. I had to reduce the work that didn't give me joy and really, slow down to start cherishing stuff that brings me joy. Health and self care comes first. Take care bruv. ❤
Definitely appreciate the honesty, if you're not making content that you enjoy, then your viewers won't enjoy it either. Would love to see some coffee travel vlog content, there's not too many coffee youtubers actually travelling to the places where the beans come from. Plus travel to unique places always gets me out of my ruts!
First. Hi to All ! Thank you for all your videos !! Your own personal health (physical and mental) must always come first and then your passion and legacy desires can help shape the changes for the channel and the future. I have found your videos useful, informative, and often giving different insights to other UA-camrs. Long may that continue to spur you and us onwards. Take Care.
I wholeheartedly support whatever change you need to make to be able to get back to thriving at what you enjoy doing for a living because when I listen to your content and see you, I *feel* coffee and I like that!! Who knows I might even come to enjoy your content even more! Wouldn't that be awesome 🙂 keep on keepin on brother!!
As a coffee addict from way back, trying every brewing method and roasting possibilities over the years, I can tell you that you are one of the 2 or 3 people on YT that I pay attention to when it comes to coffee and equipment. Keep it real and do what your passion tells you to. YT has a way of ruining people, and I am glad you understand that.
Here's to the next chapter! Excited to see what comes, we'll be here for ya! Really looking forward to seeing you take some liberties with content/style.
Man that's tough. Thanks for sharing and I hope you get in a better headspace soon. Your legacy as I see it will be a person who wants everyone to enjoy good coffee and help people experience that whether it's through equipment or techniques. I don't know when I subscribed to you but I've enjoyed all the videos I watched. Thank you so much for teaching me and showing me all the stuff about coffee I knew nothing about. Have a good weekend man. You're awesome.
I appreciate sincerity and listening to yourself in people! This is rare, as I see it. ❤ It's even great that the content will be different rather than focused on a specific place. Looking forward to going to coffee shops or whatever! 🎉😊
I love your depth of detail in your review videos but I am definitely looking forward to the new content you’re going to create regarding the coffee experience. We support you brother 🤙🏼
I love every video you publish and I love your mind opinions and words. As soon as you mentioned the algorithm thing, I went to your videos and noticed a lot of videos I missed out just because they have never went up on my feed… 95% of them I know I would’ve clicked immediately. After seeing this video I would love to become a patreon just to support the existing channel with no extra benefit. Keep it up, whichever way suits you. I’ll keep follow. Love from Israel ❤️
I'm currently on the obsessed-with-upward-climb of coffee; and of all the video's I watched today, this one hit the hardest. I firmly support finding balance and respect the $#!+ out of anyone prioritizing their own mindfulness and work life balance above all else. I look forward to becoming a member of your channel, whatever your creativity produces. Cheers and thanks for all of your efforts!
English may not be my native language , but i'm going to express how i'm feeling right now. First of all , you're one of the best , if not the best imo, coffee youtuber! I take your opinion more seriously , because as you said you dont use promo codes and stuff.. I told you yesterday i bought a GS3/MP because of you , and i can say i'm a proud owner of a GS3 (still on the production process) and i cant wait 2 1/2 months to get it in my hands. I would love though a video of you with flow profiling in GS3. Your reviews are so honest and i think thats why you've gained diehard fans (and i'm one of them). Keep it up mate, do what your heart and brain says and people will follow for sure. Other channels have become meh tbh. As i've said many times your contents are ARTWORK and so peaceful! Thanks for your contents Spro , keep it up! Support from Greece
Thank you for your honesty! I have to say that I have enjoyed the cafe visits, but wish they were longer and more in-depth. I also really enjoy your in-depth reviews of equipment with the data that goes with it. I know it’s probably a lot of work, but FOR ME, it really provides value. You produce these videos, and I’ll keep watching every single one start to finish as I do now 🙂
Been with ya several years now.. loved ordering your beans for the year or so you explored that, and have just generally been appreciative of all you bring to the world of coffee. I sensed the undertones of mortality in this… especially as you talked about your legacy… I wasn’t aware of the illness, but do hope you’re prioritizing self care and managing your health in all of this. Sounds like some of these steps are necessary in that pursuit. Either way, I love what you do, your unique spin on the content you bring us, and the high quality cinematography you bring for our visual enjoyment. Big fan of the ASMR stuff too. Take care of yourself, my friend.
The benefit of your words here goes so far beyond coffee and are beautifully put at a critical time for creators and viewers alike. Thank you, Spro!! 🙏🏼
I've only really gotten into coffee these past few months and found myself watching every single one of your videos and greatly enjoying your tone, insight, style, and honesty. I hope this video and videos like these DO get watched by people because I think understanding how the creators we enjoy actually feel about the process is important for understanding how to best support them. I hope you find joy and passion in this channel and what you do with your coffee content and I know I'll be happy to continue watching knowing that you're prioritizing your well-being.
I have been around from the beginning and you are by far one of my favorite UA-camrs. You are so inspiring and I love what you do in the video community ❤ thank you 🙏
I relate, thanks for sharing. I started my UA-cam channel for my passion, fun, side business sure but mainly driven by passion because that's what keeps me going (the money is less than minimum wage when I total the energy and hours I pour in) and a lot of viewers followed me for coffee and I started to feel this pressure. Since this isn't my full time income I persisted in doing what drives me most (with what the viewers want in the back of my mind) and it's been better for my passion/mental health. I was posting weekly for 2 years straight which was a lot, I don't even know how I managed, then took a step back and now post every 2, maybe 3 weeks and drive on quality always instead of quantity. It's a difficult but necessary choice
Appreciate the honest and revealing video. Have always enjoyed your content. Quantity will not trump quality- and self wellbeing is important in this world. Good to see you actively make this realisation on video but also take matters into your own hands. Keep healthy and well dude 😊
At first i want to thank you very much for the honest sharing. It's nice to hear that you care about your well being and know is good for you. Thanks to you, I gained a lot of knowledge and love for coffee over the years . As someone who watches your content religiously, I will share that no matter how much and what content you will share, I will be the first one to watch it with joy, because without knowing you personally, I can say that the person you are makes the viewing interesting and only then the content. Stay safe and keep doing what you do the best ❤ + 1 love from Israel
Thank you Asaf, I appreciate those very kind words and you watching and supporting me both with the videos and as a channel member! You're a valued member of the community and I'm happy to have you here, cheers!
I love your more natural delivery in this video bud, so refreshing and authentic - I also fully respect you putting how you’re feeling out there like this and being real, that takes guts. Just know that you are so very unique in what you post and the way in which you express that creativity, which is why I watch everything you upload. Can’t wait to see the new content under the channel’s new direction.
100% but UA-cam definitely feels different in that way. So I may be able to just do some more, less structured or fun stuff to fill those gaps when I need to take a week “off”.
@@Sprometheus i think most content creators have the same struggle, the fear of losing the engagement due to a break. The only solution I can imagine is preparing some light content, easier for you to make and schedule it for those free weeks. Unfortunatelly youtube's algorithm is horrible for supporting content creator. From my side, I will keep watching your videos anyways. I also feel that lighter videos will reach a wider audience.
@@Sprometheus One of the channels I watch, Technology Connections, does “Zero Effort November” (or some such) every year. Videos that month are less scripted, more off the cuff, less researched, detailed, etc, and less “professional” - as in less polished and generally lighter, even slightly goofy. Maybe that’s the way to take breaks here and there, while still feeding the algorithm and keeping the content interesting and still worth watching. Doing other coffee content, like “coffee walks,” or whatever, will probably help too. It’ll keep it fresh, and as they say, “change is as good rest.”
All of youtube seems to be changing. A lot of shorts are emerging making for quicker more intense viewing keeping the viewer more entranced, but less informed. Entertainment is difficult to maintain at a high level and catering to the industrial support one may need to succeed may be necessary but unfulfilling. Soul searching is also a beast. We do enjoy your content. Good luck in new adventure!
I have problem with attention so it usually takes me 2-3 times to finish a video, be it yours, Hedrick's, Hoffmann's, Veritasium and even the vlog brothers. But I stayed on to finish this one in a single seating, liking it and leaving this comment, hoping to give the algorithm a bump. Good luck, Spro. I love to see this channel grow.
In the last 5 yrs I've learned a lot from you. I watch some videos a few times trying to duplicate what your doing. Thanks for your hard work and honest reviews.
Spro bro, thank you for this honesty. Just know you're amazing and valued by us all. I'm a big fan and am excited what next you'll bring to the channel. Evolution is natural. If you feel this way in this moment then more power to you!
Ive been following you since the pandemic begun. Having gone from the niche zero to Lagom P64 - I know that your content has added to my home barista journey and overall knowledge of the coffee world. Just want to say thank you and I fully support you living a happier and healthier life. Godspeed my man!
As a beginner I find all of your videos very educational and informative, and your reviews are amazing, always right to the point, you're one of the reviewers out there I trust the most, because you're always honest to us and also because your tastes seem to be pretty similar to mine. I can't say I've been following you from the beginning because the truth is that I doscovered you not so long ago, but I love your work and find your passion for coffee quite contagious. It kind of breaks my hearts knowing you're feeling this way to be honest. You're very good at what you do and we really appreciate your work, I juat hope you realize that. Best wishes, I'll be around waiting for your videos.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words and support. I’m definitely doing my best to nurse my passion back and taking the UA-cam stuff less seriously is a start, and I hope this makes for at least another 5 years of coffee facing content.
Hey Spro! My COVID experience here in Australia was years of lockdowns since 2020. James Hoffman and Your videos got me through that. I’ve watched hours and hours… I’m now an avid coffee lover of all forms and very passionate about it. Thank you. Your content quality and delivery format relaxes my brain and lets me enjoy a passion for great quality espresso. You inspire me. Can I just warn, if you disable Patreon to have only UA-cam on your plate. It’s a very “eggs in one basket” approach if someone were to copyright strike/troll and grief your channel, you might then be lacking some redundancy of income as a trade off. Thank you for EVERYTHING over the past 5 years. It’s shaped who I am today.
I look forward to the changes in your channel. Your transparency has always kept me here and will continue to. You're an awesome creator but it has to go both ways. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that your content will change based on what you feel you need and where you fit in the real of coffee enthusiasts on UA-cam. I look forward to joining the community and continuing to watch and support you.
Your videos and styles are refreshing and I also enjoy your honesty. Take care of yourself first, and we'll be here for whatever you've got to share. The cinematic style vids are also really fun. I think you're too hard on yourself though! You can do affiliate links and sponsorships or play around with different revenue streams. What I mean is that, I (and I think most others) will trust that you're not trying to swindle us or make a quick buck and will be unbiased. You share a lot of really useful advice and 100000% deserve to reap any benefits. It's ok to play the game. :)
Hey Spro, keep up the good work. I’ll always tune in! I don’t produce content, but even I lose passion some times. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to engage coffee the way you do. It’s videos like yours that keep me invested and interested in this hobby. Do what you need to do for your work life balance :)
Brilliant video. Not naming any companies or individuals, but there were some responses you got that were totally unacceptable. Seeing a wider mix of content that you really enjoy sounds brilliant.
For years you have been a beacon for coffee enthusiasts, I have only been following you for a couple months but the content you have provided to me and the whole coffee community is priceless. I think this is a good opportunity to say thank you for all your effort. ❤ I hope you can revitalize your passion for this hobby full of experiences and aromas.
Brave video. Passion is what started this channel... and it's going to be what's will keep pushing it forward. Well done, and looking forward to future content - whatever shape or form it will take.
since losing a little bit of interest in coffee since i got into it. You're the only coffee person on youtube I watch. Ive always looked forward to your videos as someone who is insightful and very systematic when testing different brew methods or different tools. whatever you end up doing you will have support. thank you for the awesome videos.
Smart, smart move. I had a travel blog years ago. Loved travelling, loved writing, so combining the two was win win... except I started to lose the enjoyment and experiences, as everything I did was thinking of writing it up. The photographs were about what to post... not about why I enjoyed it in the first place. I lost sight of that and ruined it for myself. I ended up stopping entirely. I didn't have the sensibility you're showing here. So, well done, you. Look forward to whatever you come up with going forward.
Good on you for realizing you need a change in your work-life balance for the sake of your mental health, and other things. I am glad to hear that. Whatever you decide to do I'll still be watching your videos :) And thanks for keeping it real
Hi man, I know lots of youtubers complain about views, algorithms... I don't have an answer to the decrease of views but speaking by myself, I can say that yt changes their recommendations to me from time to time. Either because I Starr getting interested and search more for a particular topic, or because something more relevant happens and gets more views for local viewers... I've been getting much more recommendations of your videos lately, probably because I've seen a couple of your videos. And yes, I watched them fully and enjoyed them. I really appreciate your content, you don't beat around the bushes, go straight to the point and have a really relevant content. On the burnout. it's getting more and more common nowadays and I know how that is. I hope you get better and better, even if that means you're not producing so many cool vids of coffee. Take care man.🤜🏼🤛🏻
Thanks Jamal, I’m glad that you and I hope others will feel this same way towards me and my channel moving forward. Part of my goals is to really try and bring a bit more humanity into my process.
I’m going through something similar now, and have in the past. After 20 years, I left an industry that held no passion for me and stressed me out. It did (mostly) pay for my house. Once the mortgage was small enough, I quit and started a manual labour job, at a substantial pay cut. A job I had in high school and put me through University. And I loved it. An opportunity to become a department manager about 4 years ago came up and with two kids about to enter University (in Canada, this is merely expensive and not “lifetime debt” expensive), I decided more money would be good. And for 2 years things were. Recent changes in the company have made the last two years terrible. I went from working 40 hours a week to 55 and occasionally even 60. For the same money. And my boss (and his) are still not happy with my department. To cope I suck back a couple of pints after work every day. And for the last month or two, when I get up, I almost never have the energy to make a proper coffee! I’ve mostly gone back to the Keurig (gasp) that was my daily driver prior to discovering Specialty coffee about 18 months ago! Heavily laced with hot chocolate, to be able to choke it down. So about a month ago, I updated my résumé and start looking elsewhere. In retrospect, I can’t believe I’ve let it go so long. So I guess we have that in common, too. As my mother is so fond of saying, “Work to live, don’t live to work.” I look forward, as always, to your future content. “Different” doesn’t mean “bad.”
Brave man! Nothing to be ‘sorry’ about! I just look forward to the new path you are taking! I bet it will be a hell of a ride! Happy to jump over! 💪🏼💪🏼
You are the best home barista coffee channel on UA-cam. Hoffman and Hedrick are great, but for people who are just brewing at home, I trust this channel more than any other for the honest and relatable feedback. Your videos aren’t 10 hours long and don’t feel like a giant production, just honest thoughts and reviews. I hope you keep the channel going and it would be awesome to see a podcast, maybe with people that aren’t just all high-profile coffee professionals, but other home baristas, local roasters, people like that. I personally would totally listen to a podcast of just people that love coffee talking about things they like. Keep up the great work!
I feel this post. I go through this cycle with CoffeeGeek every few years. Sad to see the blog go, but understand it. I do like the more out of the box future video content planned, including cafe visits, etc. Best of luck, buddy.
Your blog was incredibly value to me when first getting into coffee. I read so many of your articles. Some people prefer written content and even if you never post on the website again, I would really encourage you to keep the content up for as long as you can. Keep your head up. Sorry to hear about your chronic illness as well.
Hey man, this is my very first comment on one of your videos. I am a weekly consumer of your content and have been for the past few years now, ever since the very beginning of my coffee journey. I felt compelled to comment because this video and your ability to be transparent and vulnerable should be applauded. You don’t owe any of us an apology by any means. Your well-being is top priority above all. I hope you can find some comfort in me stating that you have most certainly contributed to my personal enjoyment of coffee and your die-hard fans, like myself, admire your needs and wants to continue feeling the same. I think everything you mentioned and all of the changes you announced will certainly help and we will certainly continue to be here to support you through those changes. You have an army of real people on the other end of this digital world that understands your struggles as a human being and we are here and willing to work with you on overcoming them. Never give up on your channel, but more important please never give up on your personal well-being above all. It pains me to hear about these struggles and I’m excited to watch your future videos related more towards the enjoyment surrounding coffee vs gear, which we all need to rid ourselves of FOMO from anyways! (:
Your videos have helped me to become a better barista and expand my horizon. You have given me so much; thank you for everything. Take good care of yourself and keep your passion for coffee
I recognise the issues that you describe. Not personally, I'm not a content creator, but in one of my other life passions (board games) I have seen this a lot. There have been multiple approaches to addressing the issue, including going almost fully commercial (the "safe" but low respect model), doubling down on crowdfunding (the opposite of what you're doing), and morphing the channel to include new types of content. Results vary. I can't afford to support all the creators whose content I consume (I actively follow 20 channels and another 80 in a more passive mode), but the main model for those "all in" as content creators, or as creators with a side job in "consulting", the main model seems to be Patreon + Commercially Sponsored Content. I wish you every success in your future endeavours.
I think this will be a good change and I hope you find the satisfaction you're looking for. I've recently noticed that a LOT of my feed is essentially ads for stuff I don't really need lol. This will be refreshing. I hope you keep the super thanks option!
As someone who just left my job because I was so burntout for the last couple of years, I am very proud of you for taking a step back and reassessing and taking care of yourself while keeping your passion alive. It’s a healthy choice and it touched me and inspired me to keep on walking too towards better life/work balance, so thank you for your honesty :)
Fair call, similar to James Hoffman focusing more on coffee topics of interest than product reviews, and he's doing alright, so you could be onto something! Life balance comes first for sure.
Being real, honest, and transparent like this is what keeps me coming back for every video. Thanks for being open about the evolution of your vision for your content and it's direction. We're with ya!
Thanks Justin! I appreciate that and glad you’re on board! Cheers!
Honestly, through a period of 5 years, from the very first lesson of the "DAMN FINE TUTORIAL" to various reviews about a specific products or even the mysterious science behind methods of brewing, with no marketing, no such thing as persuading viewers to purchase low quality products, we feel that from the bottom of our heart you have and have been dedicate all of your knowledge, your understanding only to broaden our minds with distinguished lessons, to popularized the third wave coffee to everybody, despite the harsh trials throughout those years. Although one day you might quit making UA-cam, I am still believe that anybody who had waited till Friday for those valuable lessons, for priceless experiences would always support you. Wish you all the best
Agreed.
Thank you my friend I appreciate the kind words!
The grind is a real struggle, not just for coffee. ❤ Don’t compromise for the “algorithm”. UA-cam doesn’t care about your health or business.
I get you. I mean, I know all jobs and career paths have their issues and the algorithm is essentially my boss in a way haha. But you are 100% correct, YT doesn’t care, and there’s millions more ready to swoop in.
@@Sprometheus keep it dialled in, appreciate your well-natured approach, awareness and integrity. ❤️
That’s life. Be thankful for your health. Whenever you get these sad or tired feelings, think there are thousands waaaay worst off than you. UA-cam is a business, they don’t need to care. Care for yourself and don’t worry about others. In the famous words of Sly, keep punching.
I really appreciate you being transparent and honest in all your videos. Put yourself and your own enjoyment first, we will still be here for the videos!
Make the content you want to make. I can't speak for others, but I always enjoy consuming content where you can see that someone has a genuine interest in what they are sharing. I'm ready for whatever you make next. Enjoy your coffee and your weekend!
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binged many channels when they were smaller and then they grew, having more people involved with bigger projects etc. the overall quality of production improves quite a lot but the authenticity sadly vanishes.
As a viewer watching since your first videos, you're doing the right thing by reigniting your passion. Release videos when you want and don't worry about deadlines man. Do what you can to make it a joy again. Talk about/explore the things you want and don't worry about conforming to the expectations of others/social media. Cheers my friend!
Thanks Gregory! I definitely will be exploring new creative directions and more candid thoughts and ideas. The deadline though, at least posting every Friday, has helped keep me relatively structured. I just have to remind myself that I created the deadline and I too can ignore it from time to time.
I shall continue to follow your coffee journey Sprometheus. 👊🏻
More vlogs and visits to coffee shops etc would be awesome especially for overseas viewers like myself.
Also, more educational videos on the entire journey from coffee bean farms all the way to being roasted would be very interesting.
Thanks Cheekster, I’ve always appreciated seeing your kind comments in the chat every week and look forward to seeing them more.
May I ask where overseas you’re located??
@@Sprometheus - Oxford, England. 🏴
Hey buddy, this was a great video. And you’re just telling the truth about how things are. We all come to a point where we need to step back from something and look at things from different angles and figure things out. We wouldn’t enjoy your stuff so much if you weren’t so enthusiastic about it yourself. So take all the time you need. We will be here for you! Keep on keepin’ on my good man!
Thanks Justin. I appreciate that. I’ll be back again next week of course, but these are just ways I’m trying to reduce my workload and also switching things up video wise to keep it feeling fun for me as well. Thanks again, for your support and the kind words.
Passion is important, as an artist, i completely understand how forcing creativity can become a chore. Ultimately you have to be good with you if you want to put out quality. Changes are good, and I'm sure this will work out for the best. Stay classy my fellow San Diegan!
I found your channel around covid times along with Papa Hoffman. You two really helped me grow my passion for coffee.
My house was making its own beer and wine through covid and I quickly realised I couldn't spend everyday drinking like a lunatic.
I always liked coffee, but never knew much about the specialty side of things.
I have fallen in love with coffee so much thanks to you in particular.
Thank you so much for that spro
You're awesome and you have taught me so much.
Thank you so much for this update. I appreciate all the work you do and actually not pushing product.
I do notice that when new coffee gear is put out, a lot of coffee influencers put out videos at the same time, but I don’t see you and your channel do the same. Thank you for that because it does feel like we’re being sold something especially when their title for every single coffee review has “END GAME…on it” 😂
As much as I enjoy product reviews, I like to learn about coffee, see and learn about new coffee shops and coffee in general, and how to brew using different types of equipment.
Also excited for a podcast as well. Something I can listen to while I work.
Lastly, the ASMR videos capture how I feel when I make coffee in the morning. It’s a peaceful ritual to start the day. Although most days for me are messy trying to dial in coffee.
Anyway, long post. Just want to say thank you and I will continue to support your work.
Love this for you. I always appreciate your perspective, and it sounds like this will only make your channel better. Looking forward to the future.
@Sprometheus it’s been a while since I’ve seen a video of yours but I keep coming back as it was a video of yours that brought me into the whole UA-cam coffee segment one which I never knew existed and started my own journey in becoming a consumer with standards of coffee. No matter where you go I hope you remember all you achieved and which ever path you take I hope I’ll be able to keep coming back to binge your content.
This hits close to home. Love your work - appreciate your honesty and respect the changes you're making
Spro...thanks for everything. As we know, things change and we find ourselves adjusting to our changing situations, so do what you gotta do. I'm staying right here with you. I'm in for the journey....take care
Came to the channel years ago for the great content. Stayed for the great dude that is Sprometheus. Love it man. Absolutley down for you to explore your interests at a pace that works for your life👊🏼
Keep being real! Keep being you, I’ve leaned a lot over the years from you ❤ don’t let the net ruin your passion for the coffee world!
@ Sprometheus I can relate to the whole not wanting to kill your passion for paychecks struggle: I'm starting to produce online content in multiple genres ( all of which I love! ) and I'm tempted to do a coffee channel, but fear making every hobbie I have into a damn job: I may still do a coffee blog, or / and a channel of just documenting my coffee journey. Good video Spro!!! :)
Hey man! Here to support you through those changes. Your videos helped spark an interest in specialty coffee early on in the pandemic, which eventually got me to get my first barista job, propelling me out of the hell that was the fast-food industry. I've now been to several local coffee events, industry expos, met so many amazing people, and have been able to make a career out of managing a small cafe.
Even though our experiences within the industry are vastly different and I can't relate to making youtube videos specifically, burnout is real and I've suffered through it too. It can be so difficult to not to overwork yourself when you love what you're doing. Glad to hear you'll be making more of the content you personally enjoy and focusing on the things that you like to do! Best of luck dude, and thank you for what you've done so far.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. Can definitely relate to losing the joy/passion in coffee, it made me leave the industry as my profession and get back to enjoying coffee just as a personal hobby. Whatever changes needed to connect with the love of coffee again, make them happen friend! Looking forward to enjoying your future content
I watch all your videos as they come out but this one was really unique and refreshing tonally. Your frankness and cadence here is something I really appreciate and would love to see more of. I can hear your voice waver a bit in certain moments because, understandably, it's clear that the pressure from this job can be a bit relentless. But as a viewer, it's invigorating to hear you speak like this as it reminds us (your audience) that you're not just a content producer but a person with your own life, needs and, ultimately, perspective. I'm sure other creators can relate.
Totally feel you with the work life balance, great prioritization. The plans for the future channel sounds great and I will enjoy the videos more knowing your passion is still there!
Thank you Sprometheus! Love your videos and your coffee vision! Do what is best for you and we will keep coming to see what you prepared for us
I have enjoyed your trip down the portafilter since well before the plandemic. - I do love your insights, and observations, and I will continue to follow your journey to better coffee. This particular video has given me a better appreciation of the man behind the video. Thank you Sprometheus .
I heard the shiver in your voice, I know how you feel. I am a designer and I have gone through severe burnout too. I had to reduce the work that didn't give me joy and really, slow down to start cherishing stuff that brings me joy. Health and self care comes first. Take care bruv. ❤
Definitely appreciate the honesty, if you're not making content that you enjoy, then your viewers won't enjoy it either. Would love to see some coffee travel vlog content, there's not too many coffee youtubers actually travelling to the places where the beans come from. Plus travel to unique places always gets me out of my ruts!
First. Hi to All !
Thank you for all your videos !! Your own personal health (physical and mental) must always come first and then your passion and legacy desires can help shape the changes for the channel and the future. I have found your videos useful, informative, and often giving different insights to other UA-camrs. Long may that continue to spur you and us onwards. Take Care.
Your welcome Alan, thanks for watching and I appreciate your support.
Hang in there Spro… appreciate the humility. Keep the faith!
Thanks for sharing Asa, I've always respected your honesty and I'm sure your fans will continue to support you
Thank you for sharing, buddy! I know it's not easy being a full-time UA-camr. I'm looking forward to your future content.
I wholeheartedly support whatever change you need to make to be able to get back to thriving at what you enjoy doing for a living because when I listen to your content and see you, I *feel* coffee and I like that!! Who knows I might even come to enjoy your content even more! Wouldn't that be awesome 🙂 keep on keepin on brother!!
Much empathy your way. Really hope the future will be gentler and sustainable.
As a coffee addict from way back, trying every brewing method and roasting possibilities over the years, I can tell you that you are one of the 2 or 3 people on YT that I pay attention to when it comes to coffee and equipment. Keep it real and do what your passion tells you to. YT has a way of ruining people, and I am glad you understand that.
Here's to the next chapter! Excited to see what comes, we'll be here for ya! Really looking forward to seeing you take some liberties with content/style.
Man that's tough. Thanks for sharing and I hope you get in a better headspace soon. Your legacy as I see it will be a person who wants everyone to enjoy good coffee and help people experience that whether it's through equipment or techniques. I don't know when I subscribed to you but I've enjoyed all the videos I watched. Thank you so much for teaching me and showing me all the stuff about coffee I knew nothing about. Have a good weekend man. You're awesome.
Thanks for what you do - looking forward to how things iterate and seeing your passion for sharing your love for coffee reignite.
I’m crazy excited about the new style of videos you were taking about
I appreciate sincerity and listening to yourself in people! This is rare, as I see it. ❤
It's even great that the content will be different rather than focused on a specific place. Looking forward to going to coffee shops or whatever! 🎉😊
I love your depth of detail in your review videos but I am definitely looking forward to the new content you’re going to create regarding the coffee experience. We support you brother 🤙🏼
Thank you Daniel, I appreciate that my friend.
Thank you for sharing this. People will keep watching and supporting your content as it’s so good.
I love every video you publish and I love your mind opinions and words. As soon as you mentioned the algorithm thing, I went to your videos and noticed a lot of videos I missed out just because they have never went up on my feed… 95% of them I know I would’ve clicked immediately.
After seeing this video I would love to become a patreon just to support the existing channel with no extra benefit.
Keep it up, whichever way suits you. I’ll keep follow.
Love from Israel ❤️
I'm currently on the obsessed-with-upward-climb of coffee; and of all the video's I watched today, this one hit the hardest. I firmly support finding balance and respect the $#!+ out of anyone prioritizing their own mindfulness and work life balance above all else. I look forward to becoming a member of your channel, whatever your creativity produces. Cheers and thanks for all of your efforts!
I am a long term subscriber...keep up the good work your doing a great job!
I'm here for whatever you put out, man, I really enjoy your videos!
English may not be my native language , but i'm going to express how i'm feeling right now. First of all , you're one of the best , if not the best imo, coffee youtuber! I take your opinion more seriously , because as you said you dont use promo codes and stuff.. I told you yesterday i bought a GS3/MP because of you , and i can say i'm a proud owner of a GS3 (still on the production process) and i cant wait 2 1/2 months to get it in my hands. I would love though a video of you with flow profiling in GS3. Your reviews are so honest and i think thats why you've gained diehard fans (and i'm one of them). Keep it up mate, do what your heart and brain says and people will follow for sure. Other channels have become meh tbh. As i've said many times your contents are ARTWORK and so peaceful! Thanks for your contents Spro , keep it up! Support from Greece
Thank you for your honesty! I have to say that I have enjoyed the cafe visits, but wish they were longer and more in-depth. I also really enjoy your in-depth reviews of equipment with the data that goes with it. I know it’s probably a lot of work, but FOR ME, it really provides value. You produce these videos, and I’ll keep watching every single one start to finish as I do now 🙂
Been with ya several years now.. loved ordering your beans for the year or so you explored that, and have just generally been appreciative of all you bring to the world of coffee. I sensed the undertones of mortality in this… especially as you talked about your legacy… I wasn’t aware of the illness, but do hope you’re prioritizing self care and managing your health in all of this. Sounds like some of these steps are necessary in that pursuit. Either way, I love what you do, your unique spin on the content you bring us, and the high quality cinematography you bring for our visual enjoyment. Big fan of the ASMR stuff too. Take care of yourself, my friend.
The benefit of your words here goes so far beyond coffee and are beautifully put at a critical time for creators and viewers alike. Thank you, Spro!! 🙏🏼
I've only really gotten into coffee these past few months and found myself watching every single one of your videos and greatly enjoying your tone, insight, style, and honesty. I hope this video and videos like these DO get watched by people because I think understanding how the creators we enjoy actually feel about the process is important for understanding how to best support them. I hope you find joy and passion in this channel and what you do with your coffee content and I know I'll be happy to continue watching knowing that you're prioritizing your well-being.
I have been around from the beginning and you are by far one of my favorite UA-camrs. You are so inspiring and I love what you do in the video community ❤ thank you 🙏
I relate, thanks for sharing. I started my UA-cam channel for my passion, fun, side business sure but mainly driven by passion because that's what keeps me going (the money is less than minimum wage when I total the energy and hours I pour in) and a lot of viewers followed me for coffee and I started to feel this pressure. Since this isn't my full time income I persisted in doing what drives me most (with what the viewers want in the back of my mind) and it's been better for my passion/mental health. I was posting weekly for 2 years straight which was a lot, I don't even know how I managed, then took a step back and now post every 2, maybe 3 weeks and drive on quality always instead of quantity. It's a difficult but necessary choice
Thank you, as always, for your honesty. Work Life balance is so so important. I’ll continue to support and watch.
Appreciate the honest and revealing video. Have always enjoyed your content. Quantity will not trump quality- and self wellbeing is important in this world. Good to see you actively make this realisation on video but also take matters into your own hands. Keep healthy and well dude 😊
At first i want to thank you very much for the honest sharing.
It's nice to hear that you care about your well being and know is good for you. Thanks to you, I gained a lot of knowledge and love for coffee over the years .
As someone who watches your content religiously, I will share that no matter how much and what content you will share, I will be the first one to watch it with joy, because without knowing you personally, I can say that the person you are makes the viewing interesting and only then the content.
Stay safe and keep doing what you do the best ❤ + 1 love from Israel
Thank you Asaf, I appreciate those very kind words and you watching and supporting me both with the videos and as a channel member! You're a valued member of the community and I'm happy to have you here, cheers!
Your honesty is greatly appreciated as is your content. Thanks for everything you do ✌️
Fan here in New Zealand. Love your videos and, especially, that cool voice with which you deliver them. All the best 🙂
I love your more natural delivery in this video bud, so refreshing and authentic - I also fully respect you putting how you’re feeling out there like this and being real, that takes guts. Just know that you are so very unique in what you post and the way in which you express that creativity, which is why I watch everything you upload. Can’t wait to see the new content under the channel’s new direction.
Breaks *are* a part of work.
100% but UA-cam definitely feels different in that way. So I may be able to just do some more, less structured or fun stuff to fill those gaps when I need to take a week “off”.
@@Sprometheus i think most content creators have the same struggle, the fear of losing the engagement due to a break. The only solution I can imagine is preparing some light content, easier for you to make and schedule it for those free weeks. Unfortunatelly youtube's algorithm is horrible for supporting content creator.
From my side, I will keep watching your videos anyways. I also feel that lighter videos will reach a wider audience.
@@Sprometheus One of the channels I watch, Technology Connections, does “Zero Effort November” (or some such) every year. Videos that month are less scripted, more off the cuff, less researched, detailed, etc, and less “professional” - as in less polished and generally lighter, even slightly goofy. Maybe that’s the way to take breaks here and there, while still feeding the algorithm and keeping the content interesting and still worth watching. Doing other coffee content, like “coffee walks,” or whatever, will probably help too. It’ll keep it fresh, and as they say, “change is as good rest.”
All of youtube seems to be changing. A lot of shorts are emerging making for quicker more intense viewing keeping the viewer more entranced, but less informed. Entertainment is difficult to maintain at a high level and catering to the industrial support one may need to succeed may be necessary but unfulfilling. Soul searching is also a beast. We do enjoy your content. Good luck in new adventure!
I have problem with attention so it usually takes me 2-3 times to finish a video, be it yours, Hedrick's, Hoffmann's, Veritasium and even the vlog brothers. But I stayed on to finish this one in a single seating, liking it and leaving this comment, hoping to give the algorithm a bump. Good luck, Spro. I love to see this channel grow.
With you all the way on this! So important to find a sustainable balance that you're happy with.
In the last 5 yrs I've learned a lot from you.
I watch some videos a few times trying to duplicate what your doing.
Thanks for your hard work and honest reviews.
I love when you do experiments. All of your trials, variables, results :). I hope that you enjoy those :)!!!
Spro bro, thank you for this honesty. Just know you're amazing and valued by us all. I'm a big fan and am excited what next you'll bring to the channel. Evolution is natural. If you feel this way in this moment then more power to you!
Ive been following you since the pandemic begun. Having gone from the niche zero to Lagom P64 - I know that your content has added to my home barista journey and overall knowledge of the coffee world. Just want to say thank you and I fully support you living a happier and healthier life. Godspeed my man!
Have enjoyed your channel from the UK for some time. Good luck! Will still follow you.
As a beginner I find all of your videos very educational and informative, and your reviews are amazing, always right to the point, you're one of the reviewers out there I trust the most, because you're always honest to us and also because your tastes seem to be pretty similar to mine. I can't say I've been following you from the beginning because the truth is that I doscovered you not so long ago, but I love your work and find your passion for coffee quite contagious. It kind of breaks my hearts knowing you're feeling this way to be honest. You're very good at what you do and we really appreciate your work, I juat hope you realize that. Best wishes, I'll be around waiting for your videos.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words and support. I’m definitely doing my best to nurse my passion back and taking the UA-cam stuff less seriously is a start, and I hope this makes for at least another 5 years of coffee facing content.
Hey Spro!
My COVID experience here in Australia was years of lockdowns since 2020.
James Hoffman and Your videos got me through that. I’ve watched hours and hours… I’m now an avid coffee lover of all forms and very passionate about it.
Thank you. Your content quality and delivery format relaxes my brain and lets me enjoy a passion for great quality espresso. You inspire me.
Can I just warn, if you disable Patreon to have only UA-cam on your plate. It’s a very “eggs in one basket” approach if someone were to copyright strike/troll and grief your channel, you might then be lacking some redundancy of income as a trade off.
Thank you for EVERYTHING over the past 5 years. It’s shaped who I am today.
Hey Spro,
Great you are getting back in touch with what actually makes coffee special to you.
Take care
I look forward to the changes in your channel. Your transparency has always kept me here and will continue to. You're an awesome creator but it has to go both ways. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that your content will change based on what you feel you need and where you fit in the real of coffee enthusiasts on UA-cam. I look forward to joining the community and continuing to watch and support you.
Your videos and styles are refreshing and I also enjoy your honesty. Take care of yourself first, and we'll be here for whatever you've got to share. The cinematic style vids are also really fun.
I think you're too hard on yourself though! You can do affiliate links and sponsorships or play around with different revenue streams. What I mean is that, I (and I think most others) will trust that you're not trying to swindle us or make a quick buck and will be unbiased. You share a lot of really useful advice and 100000% deserve to reap any benefits. It's ok to play the game. :)
Hey Spro, keep up the good work. I’ll always tune in! I don’t produce content, but even I lose passion some times. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to engage coffee the way you do.
It’s videos like yours that keep me invested and interested in this hobby. Do what you need to do for your work life balance :)
Brilliant video. Not naming any companies or individuals, but there were some responses you got that were totally unacceptable. Seeing a wider mix of content that you really enjoy sounds brilliant.
For years you have been a beacon for coffee enthusiasts, I have only been following you for a couple months but the content you have provided to me and the whole coffee community is priceless. I think this is a good opportunity to say thank you for all your effort. ❤ I hope you can revitalize your passion for this hobby full of experiences and aromas.
Brave video. Passion is what started this channel... and it's going to be what's will keep pushing it forward. Well done, and looking forward to future content - whatever shape or form it will take.
since losing a little bit of interest in coffee since i got into it. You're the only coffee person on youtube I watch. Ive always looked forward to your videos as someone who is insightful and very systematic when testing different brew methods or different tools. whatever you end up doing you will have support. thank you for the awesome videos.
Smart, smart move.
I had a travel blog years ago. Loved travelling, loved writing, so combining the two was win win... except I started to lose the enjoyment and experiences, as everything I did was thinking of writing it up. The photographs were about what to post... not about why I enjoyed it in the first place. I lost sight of that and ruined it for myself. I ended up stopping entirely.
I didn't have the sensibility you're showing here. So, well done, you.
Look forward to whatever you come up with going forward.
Thanks for your honest work!
Following since day 1. Keep up Pony Boys 🎉
We will be here as always, and with renewed expectations!
Thanks Rodrigo, I appreciate that my friend!
Thanks for keeping us sane through COVID. Love your ethos and style. Good on you for taking care of yourself. Looking forward to what comes next.
Good on you for realizing you need a change in your work-life balance for the sake of your mental health, and other things. I am glad to hear that. Whatever you decide to do I'll still be watching your videos :) And thanks for keeping it real
Hi man, I know lots of youtubers complain about views, algorithms... I don't have an answer to the decrease of views but speaking by myself, I can say that yt changes their recommendations to me from time to time. Either because I Starr getting interested and search more for a particular topic, or because something more relevant happens and gets more views for local viewers... I've been getting much more recommendations of your videos lately, probably because I've seen a couple of your videos. And yes, I watched them fully and enjoyed them. I really appreciate your content, you don't beat around the bushes, go straight to the point and have a really relevant content. On the burnout. it's getting more and more common nowadays and I know how that is. I hope you get better and better, even if that means you're not producing so many cool vids of coffee. Take care man.🤜🏼🤛🏻
I've always liked this channel but now I feel even more connection to it. Hope things go well for you and I'm looking forward to more of your videos!
Thanks Jamal, I’m glad that you and I hope others will feel this same way towards me and my channel moving forward. Part of my goals is to really try and bring a bit more humanity into my process.
@@Sprometheus And that's the part that I appreciate a lot! Thank you.
Thanks Sprometheus for being always so honest. You are an awesome content creator
I’m going through something similar now, and have in the past. After 20 years, I left an industry that held no passion for me and stressed me out. It did (mostly) pay for my house. Once the mortgage was small enough, I quit and started a manual labour job, at a substantial pay cut. A job I had in high school and put me through University. And I loved it. An opportunity to become a department manager about 4 years ago came up and with two kids about to enter University (in Canada, this is merely expensive and not “lifetime debt” expensive), I decided more money would be good. And for 2 years things were. Recent changes in the company have made the last two years terrible. I went from working 40 hours a week to 55 and occasionally even 60. For the same money. And my boss (and his) are still not happy with my department.
To cope I suck back a couple of pints after work every day. And for the last month or two, when I get up, I almost never have the energy to make a proper coffee! I’ve mostly gone back to the Keurig (gasp) that was my daily driver prior to discovering Specialty coffee about 18 months ago! Heavily laced with hot chocolate, to be able to choke it down. So about a month ago, I updated my résumé and start looking elsewhere. In retrospect, I can’t believe I’ve let it go so long. So I guess we have that in common, too.
As my mother is so fond of saying, “Work to live, don’t live to work.” I look forward, as always, to your future content. “Different” doesn’t mean “bad.”
Brave man! Nothing to be ‘sorry’ about! I just look forward to the new path you are taking! I bet it will be a hell of a ride! Happy to jump over! 💪🏼💪🏼
Best wishes to you as you make these adjustments. Your videos bring me joy.
You are the best home barista coffee channel on UA-cam. Hoffman and Hedrick are great, but for people who are just brewing at home, I trust this channel more than any other for the honest and relatable feedback. Your videos aren’t 10 hours long and don’t feel like a giant production, just honest thoughts and reviews. I hope you keep the channel going and it would be awesome to see a podcast, maybe with people that aren’t just all high-profile coffee professionals, but other home baristas, local roasters, people like that.
I personally would totally listen to a podcast of just people that love coffee talking about things they like. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the work you do 🙏🏼
I feel this post. I go through this cycle with CoffeeGeek every few years. Sad to see the blog go, but understand it. I do like the more out of the box future video content planned, including cafe visits, etc. Best of luck, buddy.
Your blog was incredibly value to me when first getting into coffee. I read so many of your articles.
Some people prefer written content and even if you never post on the website again, I would really encourage you to keep the content up for as long as you can.
Keep your head up. Sorry to hear about your chronic illness as well.
Hey man, this is my very first comment on one of your videos. I am a weekly consumer of your content and have been for the past few years now, ever since the very beginning of my coffee journey. I felt compelled to comment because this video and your ability to be transparent and vulnerable should be applauded. You don’t owe any of us an apology by any means. Your well-being is top priority above all. I hope you can find some comfort in me stating that you have most certainly contributed to my personal enjoyment of coffee and your die-hard fans, like myself, admire your needs and wants to continue feeling the same. I think everything you mentioned and all of the changes you announced will certainly help and we will certainly continue to be here to support you through those changes. You have an army of real people on the other end of this digital world that understands your struggles as a human being and we are here and willing to work with you on overcoming them. Never give up on your channel, but more important please never give up on your personal well-being above all. It pains me to hear about these struggles and I’m excited to watch your future videos related more towards the enjoyment surrounding coffee vs gear, which we all need to rid ourselves of FOMO from anyways! (:
Your videos have helped me to become a better barista and expand my horizon. You have given me so much; thank you for everything. Take good care of yourself and keep your passion for coffee
I recognise the issues that you describe. Not personally, I'm not a content creator, but in one of my other life passions (board games) I have seen this a lot. There have been multiple approaches to addressing the issue, including going almost fully commercial (the "safe" but low respect model), doubling down on crowdfunding (the opposite of what you're doing), and morphing the channel to include new types of content. Results vary. I can't afford to support all the creators whose content I consume (I actively follow 20 channels and another 80 in a more passive mode), but the main model for those "all in" as content creators, or as creators with a side job in "consulting", the main model seems to be Patreon + Commercially Sponsored Content. I wish you every success in your future endeavours.
WAIT YOU FORGOT TO PASS THE QUESTION ON TO US
Haha I did, I guess it’s just implied.
You didn't call us pony boys either 😭
@@YrnehLrak Yes he did - in the last 3 seconds of the video. Gotta watch to the very end!!!
@@lanceklein2746ah! You're right! What a relief 😁☕
Thanks for being REAL Spro!! Love your channel and will be here for the next chapter. Looking forward to it.
I think this will be a good change and I hope you find the satisfaction you're looking for. I've recently noticed that a LOT of my feed is essentially ads for stuff I don't really need lol. This will be refreshing. I hope you keep the super thanks option!
As someone who just left my job because I was so burntout for the last couple of years, I am very proud of you for taking a step back and reassessing and taking care of yourself while keeping your passion alive. It’s a healthy choice and it touched me and inspired me to keep on walking too towards better life/work balance, so thank you for your honesty :)
Thank you for your efforts making all the videos, I’ve learned a lot from your clips and that make me enjoy my coffee every morning 😊
Fair call, similar to James Hoffman focusing more on coffee topics of interest than product reviews, and he's doing alright, so you could be onto something! Life balance comes first for sure.