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    Hi there 👋 If you're new to my videos my name is Matt D'Avella.
    I'm a documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur and UA-camr. I've made a couple documentaries for Netflix. I also teach courses on everything from filmmaking to habit change. If you like to nerd out about self-development as much as I do, you can subscribe for weekly videos.
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  • @mattdavella
    @mattdavella  5 місяців тому +2700

    2024 is going to be different.

    • @mfz0967
      @mfz0967 5 місяців тому +8

      Hopefully Mate, Much Love to You ❤

    • @Christinamychas
      @Christinamychas 5 місяців тому +5

      🫶🎉

    • @_20072_
      @_20072_ 5 місяців тому +2

      Support with whatever you do will always be there from us :). Keep doing you Matt!

    • @niveinratnayake668
      @niveinratnayake668 5 місяців тому +54

      matt, u literally gave me a heart attack, i thought u and natalie got divorced.

    • @funnyman929
      @funnyman929 5 місяців тому +1

      People just Don tlearn do they. Just because a number changed doesn't mean you have too.

  • @zeu850
    @zeu850 5 місяців тому +3086

    .

  • @JansenNg
    @JansenNg 5 місяців тому +1002

    You choose your child, your family, and your health. You choose rightly

    • @user-hx2wj8ny7k
      @user-hx2wj8ny7k 5 місяців тому +1

      Amen to that! Becoming a parent and having a family is such a huge shift and transition. Yourself, health, and family always come 1st 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @severtone263
    @severtone263 5 місяців тому +455

    When I clicked this, I thought I was about to hear some divorce/separation sob story slash gossip, instead, I got life advice on the pursuit of happiness. More power to you Matt! We loved you way before you scaled to a larger team. We are still here. Notable (and honorable) nods to the very worthy guests for those invaluable nuggets, Jason and Ali. Thank you.

    • @JonasAnandaKristiansson
      @JonasAnandaKristiansson 4 місяці тому +6

      Pursuit of happiness eh... Happiness Is Your Nature. Here, Now.
      Beyond and throughout the experience of the body and the mind.
      There is nothing to pursue, but appears to be so.

    • @carminaandra3964
      @carminaandra3964 4 місяці тому +1

      omg yes! I thought so too!

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 4 місяці тому +1

      Even if that were to happen I very much doubt Matt would put out a video detailing the process. That's not him.

    • @cupofoats
      @cupofoats 3 місяці тому +11

      He's definitely aware that he's baiting people when they see the title.

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 3 місяці тому

      @@cupofoats Oh he knows alright.

  • @JevenDovey
    @JevenDovey 5 місяців тому +925

    I think there is a strange obsession with "hustle culture" and glorification of running a big youtube business when the reality is that it just brings more stress and more potential for failure. So many big creators have told me to hire editors and managers, but now those creators are struggling month to month because their overhead is so high. Personally I've never wanted to scale my creator business and build a team. I enjoy doing everything solo and working a little bit slower. The great thing about UA-cam is that you can approach it any way that you want to.

    • @SaraFinance
      @SaraFinance 5 місяців тому +7

      I 100% agree!

    • @vapor4
      @vapor4 5 місяців тому +5

      Hard agree. This comment should be higher so more people understand

    • @WillEdmond
      @WillEdmond 5 місяців тому +1

      This comment needs to be pin. This is the truth Jevon.

    • @JackieDElia
      @JackieDElia 5 місяців тому +1

      Jeven is one of my favorite creators on YT. Well said!

    • @musashi4856
      @musashi4856 5 місяців тому +5

      Aren't UA-cam algorithms nudging content creators to progressively run faster on the hamster wheel; i.e. overproduce content❓

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal 5 місяців тому +2396

    Incredible video, such an honour to be featured in it too ❤ Good luck with this new chapter 😊

    • @khuzemasaifee4087
      @khuzemasaifee4087 5 місяців тому +21

      All the best to your book launch!

    • @1x0x
      @1x0x 5 місяців тому +48

      did a team member write that for you

    • @abclevxyz
      @abclevxyz 5 місяців тому +31

      ​@1x0x I doubt it. Ali is a genuine guy and I know as a fact he really appreciates Matts work!

    • @charliedays
      @charliedays 5 місяців тому +2

      @@1x0xDoes it matter?😑

    • @coachingwithwill
      @coachingwithwill 5 місяців тому +9

      you two are my biggest inspirations. Thank you for being you, Ali.

  • @wendywanderluxe6965
    @wendywanderluxe6965 5 місяців тому +277

    This reminds me of a quote I read a few years back that said, “Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell”. It resonated with me in my struggle with corporate life.
    I’m happy for you and really proud of you for having the courage to make a change.

    • @ThisDesignLife
      @ThisDesignLife 5 місяців тому +2

      That's powerful

    • @JessicaPradoHanson
      @JessicaPradoHanson 5 місяців тому +2

      That is a good one, It also applies to super apex predators…. They don’t know how to stop and chill

    • @ErikStenbakken
      @ErikStenbakken 5 місяців тому

      Wow. THAT puts a fine point on it. Powerful.

    • @mattdavella
      @mattdavella  5 місяців тому +4

      Wow great quote

    • @NJStew22
      @NJStew22 5 місяців тому

      Damn, thank you for sharing that, that one cuts right through

  • @thedeshbhakt
    @thedeshbhakt 4 місяці тому +208

    matt - this is a story that would resonate with so many of us.
    thanks for having the courage and the guts to say it - as it is.

    • @kingbaby8399
      @kingbaby8399 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@prakhartries1187u dont need to show ur manners over here under 18 kiddo..

    • @apoorvjha6760
      @apoorvjha6760 2 місяці тому +2

      Okay, Ummmmm I didn't expect you to be here. Well, That's a surprise.

    • @talibahmed
      @talibahmed 2 місяці тому

      OMG, you watch him too! Haha love that! ❤❤❤

  • @BasicComicsEnjoyer
    @BasicComicsEnjoyer 5 місяців тому +25

    Here I am thinking you got divorced.

  • @Dee14444
    @Dee14444 5 місяців тому +418

    I am coming back to your channel after years. I could not connect with your content for the past 2 years or so ,and this video takes me back to the beginning. This was the style that drew me in and I am so glad you're back to the home base.

  • @emijes1
    @emijes1 5 місяців тому +145

    De-scaling in the creative business is not moving backwards, it is still moving forward, just with something different. I can’t wait to support you in your next endeavor. ❤

    • @esparda07
      @esparda07 4 місяці тому

      Phoenix rising baby!

  • @PrinceEa
    @PrinceEa 5 місяців тому +324

    Powerful, Honest, Vulnerable. Thank you for sharing this!

    • @huubdrums
      @huubdrums 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @GMTK
    @GMTK 5 місяців тому +1060

    Thanks Matt. This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've considered hiring people and outsourcing things simply because "that's what you do as a UA-camr". In fact, I've often felt like I'm doing things /wrong/ because I don't have a huge team like Ali or Marques. But I'm starting to believe that it's perfectly okay to stay solo and to grow extremely slowly - and this video has helped cement that belief.

    • @Linoosethemooss
      @Linoosethemooss 5 місяців тому +61

      The crossover no one expected.

    • @highonkola6142
      @highonkola6142 5 місяців тому +8

      Ground up show reboot with gmtk would be sooo fascinating

    • @spacetimergames
      @spacetimergames 5 місяців тому +1

      Even Ali is kinda going solo (while the team mainly handles the course work & editing)

    • @MusselPump1
      @MusselPump1 5 місяців тому +2

      I didn’t know you liked Matt, Good taste in UA-camrs

    • @daejonmoody3304
      @daejonmoody3304 5 місяців тому +2

      Whoah the UA-cam world is getting smaller

  • @carokelso
    @carokelso 5 місяців тому +123

    Honestly haven’t felt this pumped for a Matt D’Avella video in a long time! (And NOT just because that smart bald man I’m married to made an appearance. 😅) Your willingness to share the unflinching truth about your own personal journey as a creator and entrepreneur is what I’ve loved most about your videos over the years. So excited to watch the next chapter unfold. There are lots of us here eager to support you at every new twist in the story! Grateful to call you a friend. 👍

  • @JamplayJeff
    @JamplayJeff 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for the VERY heartful video. I have a similar story, though not identical. I built an online music education company, and while I did have employees, we were a very small team, and everyone knew what to do and we had VERY few meetings and management related tasks. Cut to me selling the company to investors so I could "scale the company." Suddenly, all day, every day, was wasted on pointless meetings, product development took a back seat to quarterly figures, and all of the joy went out of the business. I applaud you for taking control back over your life and doing things in a way that makes sense to you.

  • @isaiahdelsol
    @isaiahdelsol 5 місяців тому +129

    This is probably my favorite video you’ve made in a long time. Felt like OG Matt. Welcome back 🙏🏽

  • @daniyal._
    @daniyal._ 5 місяців тому +183

    I’ve had a stagnant year, riddled with self-doubt, insecurities and constant stress and anxiety. Here’s to hoping for a better year, to Matt and everyone who struggled.

    • @jhc3studios
      @jhc3studios 5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you have a great 2024!

    • @samriddhijaiswal8974
      @samriddhijaiswal8974 5 місяців тому

      @daniyal._ What are you going to change in 2024?

    • @daniyal._
      @daniyal._ 5 місяців тому

      I guess I want to do more things. Look after my mental health better. Make better choices on a daily basis. @@samriddhijaiswal8974

    • @Test-id6ns
      @Test-id6ns 5 місяців тому +1

      We all go there (especially in 2023) don’t know why. Here’s to new beginnings.

  • @melslatt
    @melslatt 5 місяців тому +59

    I can't lie, I haven't been as excited to watch new Matt D'Avella videos recently. I think I could feel that they didn't have the same "je ne sais quoi" as they used to. So I'm really excited for this transition back to simpler times! I think you're an awesome story teller and fantastic video editor and I'm excited to feel your excitement come alive in your videos again!

    • @Creative_Voices
      @Creative_Voices 5 місяців тому +3

      I feel you. I'm excited to see what he creates next!!!

    • @ancir777
      @ancir777 4 місяці тому

      Same!

  • @jaimefrenchofficial
    @jaimefrenchofficial 3 місяці тому +4

    this is the most relatable video I’ve seen in so long. My life got 10x more stressful after hiring employees and for 2.5 years I have assumed it was my fault for just not being good at managing things. I appreciate hearing all of this so much.

  • @Player-vk1gl
    @Player-vk1gl Місяць тому +2

    This year, I took a step back also. I used to study while working for 10 years and I also had a part time job. I quit my part time job and stoped the studies and suddenly my life got away more enjoyable. Im traveling more, spending much more time with my beloved ones and Im working out pretty much every day. Maybe, sometimes, we dont need more money and business development, but the right things to give us a better life.

  • @SidneyDiongzon
    @SidneyDiongzon 5 місяців тому +114

    Man, I feel this so much. I missed having fun on UA-cam because it became "work." So I'm bringing it back to basics in 2024! Thanks for this great video Matt.

  • @iHeartIndieGames
    @iHeartIndieGames 5 місяців тому +49

    I just wanted to give you confirmation that when you help yourself and share it with us, you’re helping everyone…. It’s extremely meaningful.

  • @alex5am
    @alex5am 4 місяці тому +37

    This video is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about growth and numbers. It's about finding joy and fulfillment in what we do. It takes courage to step back and reevaluate our paths. Thanks for sharing your journey and inspiring us to focus on what truly matters in our creative endeavors. Who else feels motivated to embrace simplicity and authenticity in their work after watching this?

  • @EveryDayVenture
    @EveryDayVenture 4 місяці тому +1

    For a long time I wanted to be a CEO, run a successful small business, scale it, and hit all the bells and whistles. I had grown up inundated with that vision from UA-cam, and "success" stories I'd seen around me. I chased it for several years, and nearly fulfilled my vision, and realized I hated it. It didn't look at all from the inside as it did from the outside. At a fundamental level, I didn't care about the metrics and meetings and milestones that were always increasing, quarter after quarter. So I turned my path and am doing something else. It will never be a success story on the news, but it feels like success to me and that's all that I care about (now).

  • @daniellelindblom7753
    @daniellelindblom7753 5 місяців тому +148

    "Enough. Calm businesses." YES. I have burned out on 2 businesses from pushing so hard. I've been watching this channel since before the "boom" and noticed the change for you.

  • @CosminMariean
    @CosminMariean 5 місяців тому +56

    When you started years ago, I could see the passion and thought and most importantly, humour, you added to your shots.
    You were a person like every other, relatable, familiar that worked on something and decided to share that with us. Minimalism and how that worked for you, budget and how you got rid of debt, fitness and everyday habits to get better. Relatable stories that inspire us to strive for better.
    But while you told your stories, over these years you still had growth and learned more. And how we watch TV shows to see the characters grow with us, maybe you'll find the fire again in sharing your wisdom and stories, as you grow and your family grows.
    I'm glad you're making difficult decisions and learning from them. Thank you.

  • @FilmwColleen
    @FilmwColleen 3 місяці тому +7

    Usually people do serious announcements as just a simple talk-to-camera. i like that you told the whole story and invited others with diff perspectives to speak!

  • @apryl_GD
    @apryl_GD 5 місяців тому +3

    I totally agree with you. Slowing down and simplifying things in order to keep off pressure from our chest are the nicest decision I made in my life.

  • @JP-ik3hr
    @JP-ik3hr 5 місяців тому +83

    I’m so glad you touched on striving for enough.
    Frankly I’m pretty fed up of this obsession with ‘the grind’.
    In a time in our civilisation where people are afraid of losing out to machines, we’re becoming more and more like machines ourselves with these ridiculous hyper optimisation and productivity.
    If that lifestyle makes someone happy then good for them, but that’s not for me. Over the past few years I’m feeling driven to do less by making what I do count.

  • @Iliketomakestuff
    @Iliketomakestuff 5 місяців тому +344

    It's incredible how similar my last 10 years and specifically the last year has been to yours. I made the same moves and I'm healthier and happier because of it. I think you're doing the smart thing and I wish you the best 👍🏼

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss 5 місяців тому +6

      This is good insight, I’ve been struggling with similar motivations and this is a cautionary tail that hiring more help might not be the fix.

  • @timschroder3195
    @timschroder3195 4 місяці тому +1

    Finally someone explaining the costs of scaling. When you look at the posts on X, you quickly get the impression that there’s no other way than scaling. I never understood the idea, because the more responsibilities, the less freedom you have.

  • @MeganBatoon
    @MeganBatoon 5 місяців тому +166

    I know this all too well. Loved it and happy for you making the changes for your happiness xM

  • @thechrishau
    @thechrishau 5 місяців тому +88

    Nothing has resonated more. Super proud of this decision for you. Stoked to see your voice being presented fully by YOU again :)

  • @aarush_tiwari27
    @aarush_tiwari27 5 місяців тому +26

    I was wondering why your content had reduced. All that matters to me is that you and your family are okay and Matt, you will figure stuff out as you go along, just as you have in the past. Stay hopeful and have faith in yourself ❤

  • @jesse.medina
    @jesse.medina 5 місяців тому +3

    Must be something in the air because I know you're not the only person who's craving radical change in their life. Cheers and best of luck! Here to support whatever is next.

  • @DaysWeSpend
    @DaysWeSpend 5 місяців тому +5

    Matt, it was such an honor being one of your early employees. I learned so much about how to be a kind and thoughtful creator - and a great boss! Working for you helped my wife and I launch our own UA-cam channel, and I'm pretty sure she's sick of hearing "...well, Matt always used to say..." Thanks so much for the continued honesty, clarity, and quality that you bring to UA-cam. I wish you and your family the best. Thanks so much for all you do (and don't do!).

  • @askvinh
    @askvinh 5 місяців тому +263

    Oh mate, I totally feel ya. I was in a similar place at the end of 2019 ❤ loved this video.

    • @rkry.littlemind17
      @rkry.littlemind17 5 місяців тому +2

      Hey Vinh. Happy New Year to you and your family. So much love from Brisbane. ❤❤❤

  • @sameenaarr9595
    @sameenaarr9595 5 місяців тому +97

    I feel like this is the perfect video to emphasise - grass isn’t greener on the other side and you have to do what’s right for you. For some of us having our own business and employees is a dream whereas for others they’d rather do everything alone and are happy that way. It’s so easy to look at other people’s journey and compare but it will never be enough until you’re truly happy within yourself. Wishing you all the best for 2024 - can’t wait to see where this new route takes you ☺️

    • @Creative_Voices
      @Creative_Voices 5 місяців тому

      Love the perspective. Knowing yourself and what makes you happy, running something where you manage people or being a solo operator, either way knowing what makes you happy is the best!

  • @ErikStenbakken
    @ErikStenbakken 5 місяців тому +14

    This rings so true. As a creative, I never took home as little as the year I grossed the most. Ironic. Scaled back my team and found my pace. We all needed to hear this message that “scale, Scale, SCALE!” Is not always the right answer.

  • @stevecassingham
    @stevecassingham 4 місяці тому +17

    Dude the tightness in the chest is so real. Often, when we embark on the journey that we really love and care about, we don't see the effect of the effort or the stress as it grows until it is too late. I also stepped back and it was one of the most meaningful moves I could have made.

  • @hariharm
    @hariharm 5 місяців тому +150

    Sometimes the fun lies when we have control over everything, be it video production or editing.

    • @EndlessTravels
      @EndlessTravels 5 місяців тому +3

      I've always found knowing what to out source is important. I've meet many busines professionals that have this idea of outsourcing everything so they can do nothign and get paid the same or more.
      Like Matt says his love was editing, and he even went as far as out sourcing even that, this is were i see he flawed and in return had to reset everything.
      I do wonder, if he hired a few but kept the editing to him self would have put him in a different direction

  • @sarasoueidan
    @sarasoueidan 5 місяців тому +49

    First time commenting on your videos because this one hit a nerve. I am in the exact same place now in my career where I feel like I am doing what I am doing because I have to, even though i've already reached the "top of the mountain" and am no longer motivated by what i have been doing over the past few years. This video has been very helpful. When your friend said that you needed something NEW and that you needed to identify the story you want to tell, that really resonated with me and I felt a spark in my heart hearing it. It was kind of like a "duh" moment. I was like "Of course!". It's so simple and yet somehow I hadn't been able to consciously REALIZE it before hearing it from your friend. Thank you for sharing your feelings and experience with us. I hope 2024 will be a wonderful year for you and your family.

    • @sunriseskies3883
      @sunriseskies3883 5 місяців тому +1

      Love this thinking reflection ❤ I hope you are true to yourself and find what makes you happy in your next chapter of life!! ❤

    • @Creative_Voices
      @Creative_Voices 5 місяців тому +1

      Totally felt the same way and understand that needing for something NEW. Thats what i feel i'm doing now with life and work! Cheers

  • @adamdittrichone
    @adamdittrichone 4 місяці тому +2

    Incredible insight, Matt. What helped me transform myself and what I hear when I consult with creators:
    - Give yourself time to find your true calling (again).
    - Spend time offline.
    - Start writing, reflect.
    - Eliminate, Automate, and Delegate.
    - Never feel the pressure to do X, Y, Z what society, community tells you.
    - Opportunities will present themselves.
    Good luck with the new chapter ✌🏻

  • @moto-minimalist8196
    @moto-minimalist8196 5 місяців тому +18

    Matt, your journey has inspired me repeatedly over the years. As someone who started a business that grew to 14 employees, I can only say that quickly I learned that chasing the dream was synonymous with chasing my tail. In 2008 I lost my business, my home, my savings, and everything I had built my career around. Then something funny happened. After losing everything, I focused on what I had left. My family, my hobbies, my friends. I was never happier in my life than the years following the loss of everything. Life is a journey and stripped down to it's core is the realization that you only have so much time to spend. Making Quality over Quantity the true scale of measurement for success. I cannot wait to see what follows for you. In true Matt D'Avella fashion, I know it will be inspiring.

  • @3row4wy23
    @3row4wy23 5 місяців тому +87

    As a current jobseeker myself, hope the full-time employees who were let go are able get back on their feet soonest. 🤞

  • @AndrewWallacelive
    @AndrewWallacelive 5 місяців тому +7

    I know EXACTLY how you feel. Not just the lack of excitement to tackle the day, but also the paralysis that results from the obligations and responsibilities that build up as we mature and age. Sometimes I have to remind myself that taking any action, any movement, however imperfect, is better than spending one more day doing the same thing that made me miserable in the first place.

  • @jane_rowan
    @jane_rowan 4 місяці тому +7

    It takes such courage to put this out there, being so honest and transparent about the whole situation. It makes me feel very proud of you and it's also very inspiring to others. Keep going, you definitely are on the right track! :)

  • @GiftLee
    @GiftLee 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm grateful for the impeccable timing of this video and how much it resonates. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter!

  • @jenniferparisi
    @jenniferparisi 5 місяців тому +6

    Matt I am so freaking happy that the tightness in your chest has gone away. Thank you for being honest about what you've gone through, no doubt that had to be tough to articulate as you trusted your audience enough to be real about it. My husband and I are entrepreneurs as well and are very familiar with this tight chest panic feeling from all the pressure. We're on the same journey to slowness, and this video was so encouraging to know that someone else is excited about the pursuit of "enough", when so many others really just don't get it, or question if we're going to be okay with a simple business that makes... just enough. Thank you for all that you do. It's been a joy to be invited in, and I'm really excited about whats next.

    • @Creative_Voices
      @Creative_Voices 5 місяців тому

      My husband and I also are entrepreneurs and totally understand the tightness. Sometimes it takes time to heal from moral injuries you dont mean to have happen!

  • @hanspeter9943
    @hanspeter9943 5 місяців тому +31

    Thanks for sharing Matt! Reminds me of a quote from Derek Sivers: “Even if what you're doing is slowing the growth of your business-if it makes you happy, that's OK. It's your choice to remain small. Whatever you make, it's your creation, so make it your personal dream come true“. Wish you you'll find the path that makes you happy!

  • @Ebee-83
    @Ebee-83 4 місяці тому +7

    I think a lot of us are out here trying to reconcile the want for sustainable happiness (including, but not limited to, that which is found through our work) with the old programming of growth, hustle, and consistency. Started watching your videos for the minimalism, stayed for the personal growth, and am excited to see what comes next. Thanks for all you do and share!

  • @AlissonRochinski
    @AlissonRochinski 5 місяців тому +6

    It's amazing how you inspire all of us in those different situations that you've been in. You're an amazing man. Your transparency is something that more creators should learn from. Thank you, Matt. I'm excited for the next chapter! :)

  • @hoppenbrauer17
    @hoppenbrauer17 5 місяців тому +29

    Thank you for this very honest video. I guess the hardest part is admitting to oneself that, 'this is not what I thought it would be and I'm not enjoying this.' Really not easy. I wish you so much good as you develop a calm path that is fulfilling.

  • @asliindependent
    @asliindependent 5 місяців тому +36

    thanks Matt, you're perhaps the only relatable creator on UA-cam, and the timing of this video was serendipitous!❤

  • @BamBam-gs7eb
    @BamBam-gs7eb 5 місяців тому +14

    This message applies to personal career goals as well. All my life I've chased a better version of me, better job, life. I'm more successful now but never been so unhappy, stressed and burned out. It's not a good path. Wish I had taken more time to do what I wanted to do rather than focus on what others thought of me. Pleased to hear you are on a good path to pull it back 👍

  • @iamlashawnda
    @iamlashawnda 5 місяців тому +3

    I'm glad you decided to step back before it was too late. Thank you for being so transparent about your journey and being willing to take us along with you.
    Coming from someone who is inspired by successful UA-camrs and strives to become one as well, it's something that I now keep in mind because I have seen so many either straight up quit due to burnout or decide to go on a long-term sabbatical.
    I don't want to run into that situation so that lets me know to continue to grow at my current pace and not rush to success thinking it will feel much better on the other side.

  • @lucymoon
    @lucymoon 5 місяців тому +17

    This is such a refreshing take. Also feeling validated about wanting to hold onto editing even though it’s a time drain! I love the creative process

  • @mentallygreat
    @mentallygreat 5 місяців тому +12

    I respect that so much brother. Went through exactly the same journey this year. Building a creative comapny. Scaling. Realizing that's what I really wanted. Got to a point where it felt dreadful and unfulfilling. Stopped it. Simplified. And now: Pursuing my passion alone.

  • @AlmaComedyMitSeele
    @AlmaComedyMitSeele 5 місяців тому

    Hits my heart, thank you! Myself and two friends made a transition last year, giving up something old to start something new... After half a year, the inner turmoil is slowly subsiding... Enduring this is the real strength, a much greater strength than to let something grow immeasurably (and forget yourself in the process)! Thank you, dear Matt, your videos give me strength! I wish you good luck in finding the courage to take a break.

  • @BobbyKDesigns
    @BobbyKDesigns 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you Matt. This confirms exactly what I’m working towards. The process at the speed I choose. Everyone has a different path. I like yours and I’m excited to see your videos this year. Great video!

  • @Besotted85
    @Besotted85 5 місяців тому +15

    If it´s not broken, don´t fix it! I´ll follow along no matter what! Love your content, what ever makes your boat float, makes it float! Cheers dude!

  • @ritty300
    @ritty300 5 місяців тому +13

    Wow Matt - really felt this one. I did something similar in my job and, while it means less income, the benefits have been priceless. Super grateful for your videos and cheers to the new year!

  • @redcloud4741
    @redcloud4741 5 місяців тому

    its amazing how we all go through the same ups and downs in life, no matter how much experience we have. ive only been working on myself for a few years, only seriously for around a year and yet you, a person with far more experience, is going through the same thing i went through a few weeks ago. thanks for sharing.

  • @melaniemurphyofficial
    @melaniemurphyofficial 5 місяців тому +1

    UA-cam and Instagram, that’s been my bread and butter for a decade, and I never hired any employees (apart from having an agent who takes a cut of brand deals which I’m fine with because they negotiate my fees to be as high as possible, they do all the back and forth, they approach companies I love for me, and they have a legal team, a finance professional etc!)…anyway, I’m SO glad I’ve remained a one man band. I’ve been on six figures a year for a decade, I get to just work in and around my kids and be a stay at home mother without money worries while I earn for hobbies. I’m SO content and I have minimal work stress 💚

  • @YannickReid
    @YannickReid 5 місяців тому +6

    Glad you had the confidence to do it, I don’t imagine it to be easy at all, especially all the people depending on you. It’s a lot of pressure

  • @carolinemikolajczyk4151
    @carolinemikolajczyk4151 5 місяців тому +5

    So much love and respect for you Matt ❤ I believe we all need to simplify our lives and you have the courage to do it ! Whatever you do, I'll always support your work as it brought me tremendous insight and inspiration. Thank you.

  • @traceyfox4764
    @traceyfox4764 5 місяців тому

    Much respect Matt! It takes a lot of courage to drop back and truly reflect on is going on in your life, then act.

  • @TheMinimalists
    @TheMinimalists 4 місяці тому +1

    This resonates deeply. Bravo, Matt! We, too, deliberately shrunk our team in 2023. Peace cannot be acquired-it can only be uncovered.

  • @wrenillusions
    @wrenillusions 5 місяців тому +3

    I was just struggling with the same thing, this video genuinely gave me so much more hope and that I'm not alone, so thank you. 🍀

  • @da47934
    @da47934 5 місяців тому +5

    It took me most of the way through this video to realize it is about minimalism. I admire your willingness to follow through on your life principles.

  • @wiijylah4896
    @wiijylah4896 4 місяці тому

    How valuable! Thank you for your honesty, your courage, and your willingness to face the truth heads up. You are leading the way for so many!

  • @kathypaige9217
    @kathypaige9217 4 місяці тому +6

    The most honest and most personally profounding video I've seen in a long time. Timing couldn't be better as I am facing similar success yet challenges and diminishing passion while in a different career. I've followed you for a long time as your content always helps my life if only in minute ways. You contributed to my life in many positive ways. This video was over the top. Been battling with the same thoughts. I feel more inspired now to reevaluate what i am chasing and why. I commend you! Stay on the path you feel is right for you and your family!

  • @atomic3.141
    @atomic3.141 5 місяців тому +12

    I’m so happy for you Matt. You have have found “success” but never lost awareness of what success truly means to you. Keep up the great work.

  • @taylorjanegreen1
    @taylorjanegreen1 3 місяці тому +3

    LOVE IT. I love your courageous authenticity (as always) and ... I think ... you find yourself on the cutting edge once again .... you find yourself in the position once again ... of being a guiding light for yet another movement that is about people taking control of their lives and happiness. Thank you, Matt.

  • @AlmaDharmaES
    @AlmaDharmaES 4 місяці тому

    Well done. Letting go and feeling that freedom of creating at your own pace it’s priceless.

  • @luzdagalaxia
    @luzdagalaxia 5 місяців тому

    thank you for this! i'm sure no matter what changes people will still relate 'cause no matter how well craftet and edited, the main reason that keeps me here is the sincerity. just keep it real and the awesomeness will just click wherever it takes you

  • @Noochbaby
    @Noochbaby 5 місяців тому +11

    Proud of you Matt! Sounds like this was a really hard decision for you but ultimately this is what your channel is about - minimalism. Simplifying your business to make more space for the things you truly value is minimalism at its core and it’s authentic to you. I’m happy for you and grateful that you shared this with us. Best of luck to you. Truly wishing you the best!

  • @RexiMotorSports
    @RexiMotorSports 5 місяців тому +3

    You've always been my fave UA-camr, cause you really were YOU. It's beautiful to see you still being authentic. As a perfectionist myself.. It's hard to work with others on a vision only I see. When it has to do with something I'm passionate about. It's like asking for help when you are a painter...
    You are the artist, you cant be duplicated ✨ keep on painting matt

  • @nataliagalinamata9903
    @nataliagalinamata9903 4 місяці тому

    Hey Matt!
    I had some tears coming up at the end of the video because, well being human is this too, figuring out what are the things that excited you now, what things make you cry, what things make you you.
    I also felt those words deeply because finding out it’s a journey and one that you didn’t even know you needed to take.
    I want to thank you for all the amazing gifts you brought to my personal journey, I had literally quotes writing down around my room and you brought back something that I had lost which is the curiosity to try.
    You have brought so much to our life’s, I hope your body finds that peace and that creative sparks finds new places to light

  • @tiffng7310
    @tiffng7310 5 місяців тому

    this is so refreshing to hear. This is exactly where I'm at with my business at the moment where it's grown further than i ever dreamed and can keep up with right now.

  • @DannyGevirtz
    @DannyGevirtz 5 місяців тому +7

    Congrats on this decision! Definitely will be for the best. Can’t wait to see what you make this year player!

  • @Kaido502
    @Kaido502 5 місяців тому +45

    I thought you broke up with Nat

    • @diegoprimo4269
      @diegoprimo4269 5 місяців тому +1

      lol me too. I came as soon as I saw the notification

    • @fluffycast92
      @fluffycast92 5 місяців тому +1

      Same lol

  • @kamykw4411
    @kamykw4411 5 місяців тому +2

    I respect you for being honest and I love always your titles they are so minimalistic and catchy and I know there is a good content over there

  • @alisonchang76
    @alisonchang76 5 місяців тому +1

    I think about this all the time: what is success and what is excess? It feels like we have to define success for ourselves or else we'll get caught up in a cycle that isn't sustainable.

  • @LeahandLevi
    @LeahandLevi 5 місяців тому +4

    Frankie has had a huge impact on my priorities and as a dad with a couple employees it’s pretty overwhelming. I’m not sure what I’m going to do as he gets older but it’s good to see that you CAN change and you will survive. Thanks for another honest video Matt.

  • @husan_ismoilov
    @husan_ismoilov 5 місяців тому +6

    I imagine this could be so frustrating to you. But the secret is to love what you do whatever it is. Love! Alright! You are the best UA-camr I've ever ever seen. I don't wanna lose you. You helped me a lot in different ways. I'm literally crying right now. Keep what you're doing up plz for us

  • @ariatheanalbanian
    @ariatheanalbanian 5 місяців тому

    thank you for sharing your journey on the 'i dont know''. so many of us are here and it is truly important to be seen and be seen as normal and okay, as it is a part of life.

  • @edwardleefilms
    @edwardleefilms 5 місяців тому +1

    This is so raw and one of the best mindsets to start the new year. Pumped to see what you decide to do this year Matt!

  • @thisisthelukas
    @thisisthelukas 5 місяців тому +7

    I think it's a personality thing, but I can't really understand how people could "hate" editing. It's a zen for me, and sometimes it's the only way I can calm down and focus on something. And you get your complete creative freedom when you edit, like you and Jason alluded to. I'm glad you are taking a step back for yourself, Matt!

  • @PandorasExecutioner
    @PandorasExecutioner 4 місяці тому +4

    I hope you see this comment. This change makes perfect sense to me as someone who has followed you a long time as just a fan. By de-scaling, you did minimalism/essentialism towards your time and creativity! This is truly inspiring to me! You had the tough conversation with yourself and others to scale back and let go of time clutter. I'm excited that you're now doing less so that you can take more time to explore your next chapter. I'm here for it!

  • @digitalfrenzyy
    @digitalfrenzyy 5 місяців тому +2

    Your videos always show up at the right moment in time for me Matt. A year ago I was trying to scale up myself, becoming a better person, and a habit tracking video showed up when I opened youtube, same thing happened 4 months ago when I gave it another shot, this time it was the mood tracker video and now once more! Thanks for the engaging content and good luck!

  • @michaellasfetto5810
    @michaellasfetto5810 4 місяці тому

    Oh, man. This hits home. My therapist and I have been talking about how I need to cut things out of my life both physically and in terms of my commitments, and I have been really feeing it. Thank you for letting us know a bit more about where you're going and why you decided to make the decisions you have.

  • @KathleenHawk
    @KathleenHawk 5 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for sharing your experience and insights! I love the idea of growing sustainably and slowly like you mention 💚 I'd love to hear more about working solo once you're at the size you're at.

  • @piloctor15
    @piloctor15 5 місяців тому +4

    I’ve been watching you since 2018 and I’m not sure if I’ve ever left a comment but I had to this time, When you asked “what do I do Jason?” Damn, it hit home, when I first started getting interested in streaming I wanted to get heavily into twitch and bought a whole bunch of gear and equipment and it was your videos that I looked to as a blue print to organize my life a bit, and when it didn’t come to fruition I felt so defeated, I appreciated you sharing this, raw and unfiltered experience to show the dark sides of creating for the fun/doing it for a job! No matter how much we would like to think of ourselves being so far ahead sometimes we get stuck, and this video helped me to realize that it’s okay to take a step back and it’s okay not to know the answer to everything! With that being said I’m in the middle of a dark period where I’m feeling very unfulfilled for the current job I’m in and I feel so stuck,the kicker is I don’t even know what I want to even do🙈, this does lend me some comfort to push through. Matt thank you, I really needed and appreciate this!

  • @prince_dixon
    @prince_dixon 5 місяців тому

    I truly appreciate your authenticity. It takes a lot of courage to speak your truth, and I want you to know that I see and value that. Your words will surely resonate with many others, and I'm excited to witness the impact you'll make. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors and a happy new year filled with joy and success.

  • @FabioKotinda
    @FabioKotinda 3 місяці тому

    So great that you opened this up with us. It really helped me on the moment I'm in right now. Thanks and good luck with this new phase.

  • @rachelsenglish
    @rachelsenglish 4 місяці тому +8

    So interesting Matt. I have had my YT channel for 15 years and it's been a slow build. I'm actually putting together a talk on growth and hiring for a conference in May and this his helping shift how I want to address all the aspects of that.

  • @AnitaBokepalli
    @AnitaBokepalli 4 місяці тому +4

    What an honest video Matt, and hats off to you for your thought process and for implementing what you’ve realised will make life better for yourself and your family ❤ I’m going through something similar and this video made me think, thank you ❤

  • @girlball12
    @girlball12 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for being so honest. I've been working for myself since 2018 after getting laid off from my 20 year corporate job. The first few years were great but then, like you, this started to feel like a job I thought maybe this was just me not appreciating what I have but this video helped me see that we evolve and need to keep growing. This is very timely so thank you for laying this out there. You've helped me stop beating myself up over this.

  • @SoulNavigation
    @SoulNavigation 4 місяці тому

    This is my EXACT situation..... I appreciate this story so soooooooo much! It's hard to hold up all that I have created and I don't want to let people down. I am still inspired, but I do remember loving the SIMPLER days. THANK YOU!