Finding your creative voice
There are so many things I want to experience in this lifetime, but time feels too short. One thing I know for sure: I love making videos. It fuels me. But I wish someone had told me this when I started posting on YouTube: The worst thing you can do as a creator is let the fear of how your work will be received dictate what you make.
Lately, I’ve been creating with the audience in mind first. Because that’s what we’re told, right? If you want to grow on YouTube, you have to prioritize your target audience.
Everything online reinforces this: Who is your video for? What do they want? And sure, there’s truth in that. If you want to grow and build a business, strategy is essential. But if you want to create in a way that feeds your soul, you have to put yourself first.
Rick Rubin (The Creative Act), Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way), Elizabeth Gilbert (Big Magic) all say it—and now I feel it too: The art that resonates most comes from authenticity, not strategy. You have to love what you create. Be proud of it. And then share it—not for validation, but because you believe in its beauty.
I hope that by creating from the heart, I’ll improve, and the right people will find my work. Creativity isn’t about discovering a voice overnight; it’s about developing it over time. It changes, evolves, and refines through continuous practice.
It’s all about that feeling…
My new approach? I’m letting go of trying to grow, teach, or sound profound. I’m not chasing virality. I’m simply telling my story in a way that excites me. Along the way, I hope to connect, inspire, and create meaningful conversations.
Instead of asking, What will people like? I’m turning inward: What makes me feel alive? What sparks joy, warmth, or excitement? That’s what I want to share—because if it moves me, maybe it will move someone else too. Good vibes, good feelings—that’s the goal.
Other people’s opinions are out of your control
This is the hard part. We all want to be seen, appreciated, and valued. But we have zero control over how others perceive our work. (Except my mom—she loves everything I make. Love you, Mom!)
The only thing we can control is creating with joy. If you love what you make, you’ve already won. Success isn’t in the numbers; it’s in the fulfillment of making something you love. That feeling lasts far longer than fleeting likes or validation.
But… bills
Of course, reality exists. Being a full-time creator or filmmaker feels like a distant dream as my savings dwindle. Passion is one thing, but we also need to make money.
I believe both can coexist. Some projects can stay purely creative, while others require strategy. Or, maybe I’ll return to a traditional job, save, then take another sabbatical.
For now, I’m letting life unfold. Creativity is non-negotiable—I won’t let it slip away again.
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