Happy New Year Boomer 🎉 - my new year has been dealing with the worst cold / flu I've had in a long time ( even pink eye _ yuck ) - through all this I've still been medatating daily which is really where I get my insight and peace of mind - I did have a lot of videos I wanted to do and will hopefully will not be coughing as much soon . it has allowed for tons of planning time and time to just work on fractals and ideas - Have an awesome 2025
Years ago working as a stagehand I experienced the "good tired" of slogging through strike and load-out followed by the good feeling you get afterward. It was the structure. It's obvious when the truck door closes that the job is done. Creative tasks lack that structure. You can second guess, re-record and edit something forever, and that gets discouraging. You're doing great! 👍
Phil, Thanks for sharing. I was happy to see (and hear) your new mic setup. What I appreciate about your approach is your authenticity. You convey a relaxed storytelling ability that you learned from your years of teaching. I'm glad you are moving forward and putting effort, time, and energy into your YT community for 2025. Keep up the great work.
Glad to see you back. I really look forward to your videos because I can relate to a lot of what you say. I'm 56, been semi-retired since 2005 and have this creative aspect I just have to get out somehow. I'm great at learning and planning, but doing is my roadblock. Paralysis by Analysis! So I get stuck in the weeds and "what if's" in my own mind. It's horrible. I love the holiday season, but I hate the first business day after. All the build up and excitement, then poof, it's all over. Guilt is another big one for me. Since I lost my wife suddenly in 2018, I've had a very difficult time moving forward. When you combine the guilt with the stuck feeling it's very difficult to put one foot in front of the other and get anything done. That snowballs into frustration and anger, which just feeds the whole cycle again. But I admire what you're doing. Not flashy, just honest, unpolished (not a dig on you), truth about where you are. I'd say be compassionate towards yourself, you're impacting me. And I'm pulling for you. You seem to be on the cusp on getting to the next level, not a massive leap, just a step up. If I can do anything to help, please reach out. I have over 2 decades of broadcast experience, including production, etc. Good Luck Mark from Texas
Congrats on a New Year - perfectionism can really take us down.. I have two channels.. this one and a tech one and my goal is to hit monetization by year end. One of my biggest issues is I consume so many videos on "how" to do UA-cam vs actual creating my own - working on improving that. I love the storytelling aspect and the "real" people - and yep I am over 60- this year I will be momma to a man who is 40 years old. So not only am I OVER 40 - I have a child who will be over 40 :D I also want community - it's slowly growing. I am totally not interested in too many people heh. Monetization is the dream but I am ok with just building a community and making connections. I am a fan sir - keep up the good work.
What an amazing way to begin a new year, with a sunrise! I gave up the new years eve midnight thing long ago lol Doing and growing on youtube in going to be my thing for 2025 too. Also I think it's important to not do things as well, I plan on watching less social media, the endless scroll is such a waste of time. I plan to read more, I just picked up four books today actually. Ditch the perfection, I prefer to watch the real creators (2026..that was good) ☺ And yes to the story telling idea! One day at a time my friend, you'll get it figured out how you want to do your channel.
Happy New Year Boomer 🎉 - my new year has been dealing with the worst cold / flu I've had in a long time ( even pink eye _ yuck ) - through all this I've still been medatating daily which is really where I get my insight and peace of mind - I did have a lot of videos I wanted to do and will hopefully will not be coughing as much soon . it has allowed for tons of planning time and time to just work on fractals and ideas - Have an awesome 2025
I got a sinus cold on Xmas day! Happy New Year 🎊
Years ago working as a stagehand I experienced the "good tired" of slogging through strike and load-out followed by the good feeling you get afterward. It was the structure. It's obvious when the truck door closes that the job is done. Creative tasks lack that structure. You can second guess, re-record and edit something forever, and that gets discouraging. You're doing great! 👍
You're so right! I'm king of second guessing. Appreciate your comment and encouragement.
Phil, Thanks for sharing. I was happy to see (and hear) your new mic setup. What I appreciate about your approach is your authenticity. You convey a relaxed storytelling ability that you learned from your years of teaching. I'm glad you are moving forward and putting effort, time, and energy into your YT community for 2025. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate you! The mic setup is a work in progress!
Glad to see you back. I really look forward to your videos because I can relate to a lot of what you say. I'm 56, been semi-retired since 2005 and have this creative aspect I just have to get out somehow. I'm great at learning and planning, but doing is my roadblock. Paralysis by Analysis! So I get stuck in the weeds and "what if's" in my own mind. It's horrible.
I love the holiday season, but I hate the first business day after. All the build up and excitement, then poof, it's all over. Guilt is another big one for me. Since I lost my wife suddenly in 2018, I've had a very difficult time moving forward. When you combine the guilt with the stuck feeling it's very difficult to put one foot in front of the other and get anything done. That snowballs into frustration and anger, which just feeds the whole cycle again.
But I admire what you're doing. Not flashy, just honest, unpolished (not a dig on you), truth about where you are. I'd say be compassionate towards yourself, you're impacting me. And I'm pulling for you. You seem to be on the cusp on getting to the next level, not a massive leap, just a step up. If I can do anything to help, please reach out. I have over 2 decades of broadcast experience, including production, etc. Good Luck Mark from Texas
Thanks so much Mark! We do indeed share these frustrations ... I think there are more of us than we think.
Congrats on a New Year - perfectionism can really take us down.. I have two channels.. this one and a tech one and my goal is to hit monetization by year end. One of my biggest issues is I consume so many videos on "how" to do UA-cam vs actual creating my own - working on improving that. I love the storytelling aspect and the "real" people - and yep I am over 60- this year I will be momma to a man who is 40 years old. So not only am I OVER 40 - I have a child who will be over 40 :D I also want community - it's slowly growing. I am totally not interested in too many people heh. Monetization is the dream but I am ok with just building a community and making connections. I am a fan sir - keep up the good work.
Happy new year 🎊 those how to vids while sometimes interesting and helpful do get old. I share your goal - best of luck!
What an amazing way to begin a new year, with a sunrise! I gave up the new years eve midnight thing long ago lol Doing and growing on youtube in going to be my thing for 2025 too. Also I think it's important to not do things as well, I plan on watching less social media, the endless scroll is such a waste of time. I plan to read more, I just picked up four books today actually. Ditch the perfection, I prefer to watch the real creators (2026..that was good) ☺ And yes to the story telling idea! One day at a time my friend, you'll get it figured out how you want to do your channel.
Here's to finding a way to successful channels in 2026 ........ 2025! 😆
@whatsupboomer1958 That's the fun part of doing this at our age, we can laugh at our mistakes! 😁 There's a topic idea for you! lol
Ohhh added to my topic list 😂 (fact is I sitting here this morning and outlining my next video on possibly my biggest investment mistake 💸
@@whatsupboomer1958 Sounds like another great topic!