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9 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started YouTube

Ali Abdaal
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Check out my KZhead growth scorecard here! go.aliabdaal.com/9-things-quiz
I love talking about youtube, and I love sharing what I've learned about growing on this platform. Here are 9 things I wish I knew when I started. Enjoy x
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If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Deep Dive and writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.
⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - No one cares
2:14 - Architect vs Archeologist
4:57 - Supply & Demand
6:22 - Thinking In Systems
9:02 - Titles & Thumbnails
11:03 - First 30 Seconds
12:04 - Gear
13:23 - Unfair Advantage
15:13 - Video Editing
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  • 📈Check out my KZhead growth scorecard here! go.aliabdaal.com/9-things-quiz

    @aliabdaal@aliabdaal7 ай бұрын

    • oh, I thought someone else founded KZhead 😛

      @PetrLieblCZ@PetrLieblCZ7 ай бұрын

    • We like you Abdaal ❤🎉

      @TechMeshX@TechMeshX7 ай бұрын

    • ❤❤ hey Ali do u know hindi?? ❤from krishna ( India) 🎉❤❤❤ There is a language barrier in communication.।। If u know hindi then it will give u more subscribers, money,. Have u found ur "life partner"!!!

      @krishnabharti8905@krishnabharti89057 ай бұрын

    • 👍👍👍👍

      @VolodymyrInTech@VolodymyrInTech7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing useful information ❤️

      @VolodymyrInTech@VolodymyrInTech7 ай бұрын

  • I am a KZhead video watcher and I confirm, I do not care about KZhead videos.

    @FirstLast-cs8yc@FirstLast-cs8yc7 ай бұрын

    • Good to know 👍🏻

      @DailyMaddie@DailyMaddie6 ай бұрын

    • Yeah same

      @abcdefghijk123456100@abcdefghijk1234561005 ай бұрын

    • You care about what the video brings right or wrong ? The constant it portrays

      @ayofabricio@ayofabricio5 ай бұрын

    • ​@@ayofabricioyou sound like a nerd taking an ironic comment seriously

      @deancollinss@deancollinss5 ай бұрын

    • That is an incredibly valuable statement. We're targeting you and if you don't like our videos... We have failed.

      @Kovaction@Kovaction5 ай бұрын

  • I love it when you said, "You got to start by being bad" It brings comfort to me that it's okay to be a bad editor or storyteller, just do it, record a video, and upload it.

    @jeztravel@jeztravel5 ай бұрын

    • I like to it motivate alot

      @Mnnderitu@Mnnderitu4 ай бұрын

    • It was very encouraging

      @khershx3545@khershx35454 ай бұрын

    • This is relatable to most of us

      @agathassecrects@agathassecrects4 ай бұрын

    • So true

      @Robertsvideos1@Robertsvideos13 ай бұрын

    • Including me too

      @user-zg7px4jv1f@user-zg7px4jv1f3 ай бұрын

  • I am an introvert so filming videos is uncomfortable. I realized growth does not come from a place of comfort. 2024 it’s my goal to slowly start doing more videos.

    @brittanywilkins777@brittanywilkins7774 ай бұрын

    • Me too. I feel you. Good luck with your journey.

      @Outandaboutphill@OutandaboutphillАй бұрын

    • Me too...

      @SpecialEdTalk@SpecialEdTalkАй бұрын

    • Do a faceless video with subtitle.

      @290DIRT@290DIRTАй бұрын

    • I just started a faceless youtube channel, i get anxiety of being in videos

      @ww1andww2history@ww1andww2history25 күн бұрын

    • Me too😢

      @omanduhuislife3367@omanduhuislife336723 күн бұрын

  • Before I started my channel, I have watched several videos on how to grow a KZhead channel. One major thing I learned from all these videos is to simply FOCUS ON YOUR CONTENT AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY I believe once you enjoy the process and not too clung on the numbers, and focus on learning and improving your videos, the numbers will eventually follow suit. I see content creation as an endless journey of learning, improvement and discovery. 🤗

    @reed_tech@reed_tech5 ай бұрын

    • ❤

      @Samarthss@SamarthssАй бұрын

    • Thanks 🙏 for encouragement

      @Adeola.princesslanko1@Adeola.princesslanko1Ай бұрын

    • Thanks 🙏 so much this make a lot of encouragement for me.I am a new KZheadr but right now I don’t wanna give up.I learn something from here . Thanks

      @Adeola.princesslanko1@Adeola.princesslanko1Ай бұрын

    • @@Adeola.princesslanko1 You're most welcome. With this spirit, I'm confident you will make it. I'm rooting for you 🙏

      @reed_tech@reed_tech15 күн бұрын

  • I used to be so worried about my parents and relatives stumbling upon my channel and thinking it's lame, telling me to focus more on my full-time job.. However, the first step I took was sharing it with my parents. To my surprise, they were all about supporting me, no judgments whatsoever. So now, as I keep on creating content, I'm feeling way more relaxed about the whole thing.

    @dearjenn_@dearjenn_7 ай бұрын

    • Your decision of being a KZheadr would've been different if your parents disapprove?

      @Kamek2182@Kamek21824 ай бұрын

    • I get it! I’ve had my channel 8 years ago and I’m barely committing to it this year because my ego was in the way! Hope your channel grows, friend! 🌸

      @Cinderbellie@Cinderbellie3 ай бұрын

  • i started you tube in this week and will try my best 💪💪💪💪💪thanks for your advice and tips

    @Knowli-world1m@Knowli-world1m7 ай бұрын

  • My kids think I'm super embarrassing and begged me not to make a youtube channel because they feared their classmates would make fun of them. I tried to make it a teaching moment because we really shouldn't care about what other people think especially when we're trying to explore our interests. Middle schoolers won't care if someone's mom is making dumb youtube videos no one watches, right? RIGHT?

    @AmandaSnoise@AmandaSnoise3 ай бұрын

    • Just subbed you keep at Scarborough fair beautiful song. I started my channel during a break up needed something to focus on keep me occupied etc my kids all supported me efforts 7 years on only one still watches my stuff the other two have better things to do haha

      @paultaylorphotography9499@paultaylorphotography949925 күн бұрын

    • My daughter has a friend whose mother has a tiktok. It's pretty lame. I did laugh. It was something worth watching , I'd have respected that. But no one wants to see her sitting at her desk, close up face holding a pencil trying to be cute. My daughter makes sure her friends dont see my channel. Lol

      @PowerPlusNature@PowerPlusNature22 күн бұрын

    • @@PowerPlusNature just subbed to see what your daughter is keeping her mates from haha I’ll check your vids tonight

      @paultaylorphotography9499@paultaylorphotography949922 күн бұрын

  • The biggest lesson for me was the importance of storytelling. Ed (Film Booth) taught this to me. I always thought people just wanted information, but most people won't watch unless they're being entertained. It's one of the reasons why Hamza grew so fast. He's a great storyteller. It's the most underrated skill for KZheadrs.

    @stijnnoorman@stijnnoorman7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for mentioning Ed.

      @stephaniejsmes8991@stephaniejsmes89917 ай бұрын

    • Great point! I agree with you 💯. Just look at Van Neistat (the spirited man). He is such an awesome storyteller

      @Colorado4x4@Colorado4x44 ай бұрын

  • Once Mark Zuckerberg said ,, "nobody does when they begin,, ideas don't come fully formed,,they are clear as you work on them,,all you have to do is just get started"..❤

    @okiburrahaman6774@okiburrahaman67747 ай бұрын

    • Ew… zuck

      @eggjewla@eggjewla7 ай бұрын

    • Exactly. This especially applies to making a thumbnail and a title. I totally disagree that these components come first. Before production I know just a general idea of the outcome and most of the time the final result is different. It's the same as with writing a book Steven King's way: the story leads the author. I don't disagree that some people or let it be the majority of experienced creators who come to the idea of making a thumbnail and the title first. It just doesn't work in MY CASE.

      @TroyQwert@TroyQwert7 ай бұрын

    • @@TroyQwert I don't think he meant it dogmatically. As far as having a system for making your multiple ongoing videos, it is probably a good organizational "method" to make a series of thumbnails and tiltes first. This does not mean that you are discounting your creative storytelling self which is the source of your art. I don't think this method has to impede your creative freedom. Rather, it seems like a smart way to deliver to your intended audience.

      @bernardreinhart6828@bernardreinhart682813 күн бұрын

    • @@bernardreinhart6828 , seems like you want me to do it your or his way. But, no, I'll stick with MY Diet Pepsi. 😊

      @TroyQwert@TroyQwert13 күн бұрын

  • Two ways to look at life. No one cares ☹️. Or.. No one cares! 🕺🏻

    @Vondarkstar@Vondarkstar3 ай бұрын

  • I took the archeologist route, I was just trying different things and one just stuck, now my channel is growing more and more, good luck to everyone’s channel, I wish you all success, keep going and STAY CONSISTENT💪❤️

    @ItsGrievesYT@ItsGrievesYT5 ай бұрын

  • I almost cried watching this video, it made me feel like I'm going on the right path! I started my KZhead channel this week, yesterday I published my first video I´ brasilian. Quase chorei assistindo esse vídeo, me fez sentir que estou indo no caminho certo! Comecei meu canal no KZhead essa semana, ontem publiquei o meu primeiro vídeo.

    @oEricAugusto@oEricAugusto7 ай бұрын

    • Boa! Sou angolano e aprecio muito canais brasileiros. Gostei dos seus vídeos. Mais um inscrito !

      @Helcanodorosario@Helcanodorosario7 ай бұрын

    • You got monetized in less that 3 months? That's incredible man!

      @jordanchou@jordanchou4 ай бұрын

  • I wish I had watched this video before starting my own faceless KZhead channel! These tips are so helpful and would have saved me so much time and trial-and-error. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience, it's never too late to learn and improve as a content creator. Recently, I discovered Famester and leveled up my channel even more. Keep up the great work!

    @einarkuningas2196@einarkuningas21967 ай бұрын

    • What's your channel

      @Mayflower1122@Mayflower11227 ай бұрын

    • Let's keep moving guys

      @cokiechannel@cokiechannel5 ай бұрын

  • “Your niche will emerge overtime” - biggest takeaway for me. I’m working on a new direction of my channel and now realize I may do that many times in this content creation journey until I find what works and what I’m passionate about to make great content. Thank you 🙏🏽

    @AugustSixth@AugustSixth4 ай бұрын

    • Noone cares

      @yassver@yassver2 ай бұрын

  • Agree! I architect-ed my first videos. They tanked because I didn't know how to make videos or tell stories. Then I switched to the "archeologist" tactic because I knew I needed way more skill before going back to the reason (and topic) for which I have a passion. I wasn't being an archeologist to figure out my niche, I just want to figure out the basics of video story telling. I'm still on that "archeologist" phase. Did a 30 day video making challenge where I tried to make a video a day to get reps in with new software, etc. I'm still an infant but I think I'm getting close to getting off the hands and knees and running like a true wild toddler! Lets go!

    @rossthoughts@rossthoughts5 ай бұрын

    • Great advice, thanks!

      @teddy_miljard@teddy_miljard2 ай бұрын

  • Yes!!!! I started playing ukulele, then did kayak camping…then art videos… then talking about my newly started journey as a mature age engineering student…. and then rediscovered amateur radio (ham radio). 2 years into the ham radio and I’m monetised. …as of yesterday 😝.

    @TheArtofEngineering@TheArtofEngineering4 ай бұрын

  • We started our KZhead channel this year, we are also going through our own struggles with it. One important thing we did, We have not shared our KZhead channel with any of the family member, relative or not even with friends because if and when you fail they all just come and laugh at you, criticize you. It is better to work silently

    @wasreen@wasreen7 ай бұрын

    • Agreed

      @LilyGazou@LilyGazou7 ай бұрын

    • That’s what I’m doing. I have no support from anyone. I always do everything so much better when I don’t tell anyone and just do it. ☮️💜

      @TigerChic@TigerChic7 ай бұрын

    • I am ready to make the step. Only way to go is to start 😅

      @Rootsman876@Rootsman8767 ай бұрын

    • If your family and friends will come make fun of you there not true family and friends.

      @PokeBeardTCG@PokeBeardTCG3 ай бұрын

    • Yes, many people behave horribly these days. Shut 'em out; don't waste your time.

      @bluecollarlit@bluecollarlit2 ай бұрын

  • I posted a video today that I worked really, really hard on - and 3 hours later, it’s has 23 views! I was re-evaluating my life when I saw this. I really do love creating content - Thank you for inspiring me to keep going!

    @designxmm@designxmm7 ай бұрын

    • I read this and watched two videos❤

      @lucynn@lucynn7 ай бұрын

  • Totally True, everything he says.I am still learning many things with my channel and I mostly regret that I was to hesitant to start earlier because this whole process and grow really takes time.

    @malenamatisse@malenamatisse2 ай бұрын

  • Whether or not something is valuable information is subjective. Videos of people teasing a puppy is not very valuable, but will get tons of more views than someone talking about Neuroscience or Psychology.

    @Haseeb2Forever@Haseeb2ForeverАй бұрын

  • The thing that was holding me back for a long time before I've started KZhead was worrying about what other people will think of me especially people who know me, but now I'm glad I've started and I've only told 2 closest people about it. Not matter what you do, people will always have something to say, so think about what you want and don't worry about others, you live your life for yourself! :)

    @LifeByPatricia@LifeByPatricia7 ай бұрын

    • I went the other way. I blasted all my friend's andfamily about because nothing gets more views than people that might want to 'hate' on you. But I found that was only in my mind. They were actually excited and were the first followers. They may feel FOMO but it only matters what you feel about you. Let those gutters be gutters while you geyser through the stratosphere!

      @heatheryeoman@heatheryeoman5 ай бұрын

    • Same here! I haven't put myself out there yet but I'm just dipping my toe in. Lol

      @TheWingedSphinx@TheWingedSphinx5 ай бұрын

  • Talking quickly and showing a lot of visual examples is extremely engaging for your viewers that will keep them all the way through. You totally nailed this thank you.

    @BryanEnsign@BryanEnsign4 ай бұрын

    • Talking quickly is NOT a good technique.

      @brucemacmillan9581@brucemacmillan95814 ай бұрын

    • @@brucemacmillan9581 but it worked for him - explain!

      @bernardreinhart6828@bernardreinhart682813 күн бұрын

  • This video was so helpful for me! Even though I've been doing youtube for 5 years, I still feel like there's always SO much to learn and so many ways to improve :)

    @mayaleex3@mayaleex37 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for this! I’m disabled now in my 30’s and making videos keeps me happy but worried that people I know might judge me because it’s not good enough 😊

    @NurseKnowHow@NurseKnowHow5 ай бұрын

    • It’s more than good enough and so are you. ❤

      @HEKATESDAUGHTER@HEKATESDAUGHTER5 ай бұрын

  • About an year ago when I discovered your channel, you were at 3.53 subs or something like that and one year later, you've managed to increase it by more than a million. That's some serious growth!

    @whoozie@whoozie7 ай бұрын

  • Great advice... especially the first tip, as we need to remind ourselves (not just with KZhead, but life in general) that other people are too busy and caught up in their own chaos to truly care or even notice what you are or are not doing. When you figure this out, it takes a lot of pressure off of things. Also LOVE your approach to systems (and batching). This is again so key to success on and away from KZhead.

    @no-hustle@no-hustle7 ай бұрын

  • 2:40 is so true I know so many people who love to plan so many things in advance while I just keep on creating and going on exercising the process of filmmaking. While many of the people plan so much, they often will not start doing anything because, architects are stuck on youtube ^^

    @AlexCio@AlexCio6 ай бұрын

  • I was stalling on starting my YT (this page) for four years. not sure what happened one day but I realized this truth that you highlight - nobody gives a damn - and here we are. launched 1.5wks ago and upwards from here.

    @gastronomee_@gastronomee_4 ай бұрын

  • I am a med student from Bangladesh and I started writing online thanks to Ali. I have created a complete freelance business out of it. Now I have started my own youtube channel too. You have been an inspiration and these tips really help. Thank Ali as always!

    @Moinul.thehappynerd@Moinul.thehappynerd7 ай бұрын

    • Would like to know more

      @Adamkaso@Adamkaso7 ай бұрын

    • What do you want to know bud?@@Adamkaso

      @Moinul.thehappynerd@Moinul.thehappynerd7 ай бұрын

    • @@Moinul.thehappynerd How to start online writing ,resources, and all that

      @Adamkaso@Adamkaso7 ай бұрын

  • Great video Ali! I really relate to educational content's first 30 second retention drop off. Even though it happens quite a lot, I've realized that you'd have to really change the way you present the video topic to make even the slightest difference.

    @UnderCtrl@UnderCtrl7 ай бұрын

  • I must say this video was a huge help! As a tiny nobody channel, it's a passion project that I'd love to see grow and I really do appreciate the time you took to make this! It's definitely been a love/hate relationship starting a podcast in a oversaturated scene right now.

    @afpodcast@afpodcast5 ай бұрын

  • Just found your channel and I could listen to you speak for hours. Not only are you concisely informative but I just enjoy your voice and cadence. 😊

    @TinaJackson@TinaJackson6 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for the niche advice! It really affirmed me as I’ve been working as an archeologist on my social media platforms & it feels uncertain sometimes. I will keep going! 💜

    @itsjessicagordon@itsjessicagordon7 ай бұрын

  • Your KZhead channel is absolutely amazing! The content you create is both entertaining and informative,The production quality, creativity, and passion you put into your videos are evident in every frame. keeping me hooked with every video. Keep up the fantastic work, you're doing a fantastic job! 😊👍

    @MissElora@MissElora7 ай бұрын

  • This was the best KZhead video I have ever watched. You've just confirmed every single aspect of all that I have experienced during the 3 years I am actively uploading. You have great energy and way to express your thoughts on camera. Wish you all the best, respect from Bulgaria 👊🏼🔥

    @vatosgym@vatosgym7 ай бұрын

  • This video is gold, it's giving me so much drive and courage to finally pursue my YT plans that I'll need to watch it again and again, until I finally decide to upgrade my YT game. Thank you so much for all your incredible advices ✨

    @walking.distance@walking.distance4 ай бұрын

  • Ali, I wish I'd discovered your channel 10 years ago!!! (before you started your channel LOL) Thanks for putting all this amazing free content out there - I've learnt so, so much from you; your content gave me the courage to start my own YT channel earlier this year! I absolutely cannot wait to read your book when it comes out this year (have pre-ordered the ebook version!) Keep up the great work, lots of love from your "fan girl" 🤩

    @themultilingualfamilyhub@themultilingualfamilyhub7 ай бұрын

  • As a starting KZheadr myself, this video is timely and very helpful to me. Thanks Ali!

    @aaaligned@aaaligned7 ай бұрын

  • I appreciate this advice. I recently decided to start my channel after a long time debating on it. It is such a weird feeling going from being a photographer behind the camera to putting myself out there in front of it, let alone making videos! Super excited to start my journey and learn along the way

    @FindingFobbyo@FindingFobbyo4 ай бұрын

  • Solid advice as always Ali. Been on KZhead for over two years and still doing my archaelogy project! Eventually I know the digging will be worthwhile!

    @tomdmann@tomdmann7 ай бұрын

  • As a new KZheadr, I can relate to the challenges you faced and the valuable lessons you've learned are truly inspiring. I must say It's incredibly generous of you to offer these insights to others in the KZhead community. The truth is we all start somewhere, and your advice will undoubtedly help many creators like myself navigate our KZhead journeys more confidently. Thank you for taking the time to create this thoughtful and informative content!

    @VirtualTravelBrian@VirtualTravelBrian7 ай бұрын

    • Improve your thumbnails

      @kookpg7629@kookpg76297 ай бұрын

    • 😂me too

      @Adamkaso@Adamkaso7 ай бұрын

    • ❤❤❤ at similar times

      @Wonderful_World007@Wonderful_World0077 ай бұрын

  • How do you always come up with the right video at the right time? This is just in time for me. 😅Can’t wait to watch it!

    @Ridhibafna@Ridhibafna7 ай бұрын

  • this is literally the best advice video ive ever come across in all my years in trying to grow my channel. this lit a 3rd fire in me that i know i can make it happen. thank you for sharing!

    @jemellee@jemellee7 ай бұрын

  • Ali I started my KZhead channel after watching your course on skillshare, where you show the step by step how you make video. Now I am here but still need to learn a lot from you. Thank you for this opportunity.

    @annaspeaks373@annaspeaks3737 ай бұрын

  • Thank you Dr. Abdal! You are the first KZheadr who TRULY gets it! So many other KZhead succes channels tell their audience that to be successful on youtube it only takes hard work, but that's simply not true. I have found this out from my own research. This video has helped me a lot.

    @TanifsThoughts@TanifsThoughts5 ай бұрын

  • 😂😂❤❤❤ I am a new KZheadr and I'm a doctor in the UK 🇬🇧 too. I like what you said, "Your family and your friends don't care about your videos." That's true! I asked my kids to watch, but they don't care! 😂

    @Wonderful_World007@Wonderful_World0077 ай бұрын

    • You're not alone, doc.😊

      @TroyQwert@TroyQwert7 ай бұрын

  • I can say right now I’m experimenting with how to capture people into my videos with how I start them, and what strategies work best with what type of video. It’s the part where a lot of people quit as they get unmotivated from not getting attention after putting in sweat and tears, but I now if I just stay consistent and take notes on how it goes after each video I’ll get there someday

    @historyofapple@historyofapple5 ай бұрын

  • Consistency and adding value is the fundamental lesson before filming videos. Thank you Ali ❤

    @mkshahbazz@mkshahbazz7 ай бұрын

    • Consistency with almost anything is probably the most important way to find success. I always try to over complicate things, but doing something is better than doing nothing haha

      @joe_zupko@joe_zupko7 ай бұрын

    • @@joe_zupko Delayed gratification is another principle for being succeed🚀

      @mkshahbazz@mkshahbazz7 ай бұрын

    • Consistency is the key

      @cokiechannel@cokiechannel5 ай бұрын

  • Remember when I came across one of your videos, you weren't this popular. I can see why you're one of the best storytellers and personalities on youtube. Your content is top of the top and love your approach and knowledge. Thank you Ali ! PS. Dope editing. As always ! Who's doing videos for you ? :D

    @lukebeyondstudio@lukebeyondstudio6 ай бұрын

  • Your video is one of the best and straighforward in terms of advices for starter channels. Yes I'm still a growing small channel, and that video helps me a lot, especially the parts where you said being an archeologist as a starter and not worrying at the beginning about niche (let me tell you. Niche is something I worry about every day)

    @Mightnare69@Mightnare696 ай бұрын

  • I need to pause the video halfway through to share my thoughts. Wow, just... wow. I find myself in the exact spot you mentioned. Despite creating videos that seem to go unnoticed, I'm still committed to exploring, learning, and uncovering new things. Hearing your insights from someone who's already traversed this path truly inspires me to persevere. Thank you. Now, back to soaking in the rest of the video.

    @HarmonyReads2024@HarmonyReads20243 ай бұрын

  • Almost 3 years on youtube, not a lot of Growth, but still trying to learn. So thanks for this valuable video 💯

    @cyyylas@cyyylas7 ай бұрын

    • Same here just longer creating on my 3rd channel The Lab Tech Show what is yours I will check you out. Stay with it. One follower at a time

      @IAMTALLBOY@IAMTALLBOY7 ай бұрын

  • I haven't watched your vids in a little while. The production quality is through the roof! I really liked how fast you got to the meat of the video, no fluffy intro, no barrage of teasy phrases to make us watch to the end, just straight to delivering the value, and equally at the end, you just wrapped up and got outta here, great times. You got 100% completion rate out of me instead of 88%! 👌 That first one, I dunno. People seem to care, I get so many comments like "How's your influencer career going", or they'll imitate an intro to a video, or play it in front of people. They may not care that much, they may be a little jealous and are being dicks because of it, but it's enough to validate that people are watching, they will mock you, and they will pull you down. So YOU need to get to not caring what THEY think, as soon as possible because it does hold a guy back! Front loading videos was a huge takeaway I had that I've overlooked so much. Sometimes I'm hours into an edit keeping the animations consistent and really I should just get to the meat and potatoes. +1 for outsource your editing, our time is better spent elsewhere indeed! Good times, Cheers Ali

    @crystalpulseTV@crystalpulseTV6 ай бұрын

  • I love how you did not waste a second of my time Ali, thanks. I feel excited, inspired with ideas and you made me feel like it is possible. No bullshit. I felt your kindness, presence and desire to give not just sell or take. Thanks for the humanity and charm. Love from, a highly sophisticated, intelligent and attractive person like yourself

    @diariesofanomad@diariesofanomad3 ай бұрын

  • WOAAAAA! I hope you won't stop giving value to one's life, Ali. And I hope that this 2024 I can also become so generous and genuine just like you and also give value to someone's life.

    @temae@temae4 ай бұрын

  • This is true. As a beatmaker, at first I made content with me not being in the video. But then I realized this after wondering for so long why a lot of friends and family didn't watch my content. I started to notice what you are saying in this video. So I started uploading videos of myself in it, as a means of getting comfortable in front of the camera and just practicing at becoming better. Now I'm just working on making better quality content. Hopefully next year this time, I can look back and see if I made any major progress. Thank you for this.

    @RimeBeatz@RimeBeatz7 ай бұрын

    • I just saw a decent channel with videos where the person did upload themselves. Some videos got 15 or 20 views after several months. Not even that can help.

      @bijouxcreateur94@bijouxcreateur946 ай бұрын

  • I think the biggest struggle for me is the idea of creating content just to keep the matrix high, I mean yeah I'd like yo grow on this platform but I'm just scared of being stagnant and only creating content for people to stay instead of creating content that I too resonate with . I highly believe resonation ,love , and just having much knowledge about whatever topic we're passionate about will truly beam through ones content, I'm not sure what you think or the others think?

    @keracreates7976@keracreates79767 ай бұрын

    • I feel the same. I'm sure that if you're passionate about what you're doing, you'll be consistent and then you get better and then people will recognize you. I'd lose myself and my authenticity if I'd started to make videos just for the views and the algorithm.

      @lagomtrolldom@lagomtrolldom6 ай бұрын

  • Of all the KZhead Channel starter videos I have watched this is quite possibly the best video I have ever seen (and watched all 16 minutes and 52 seconds) out of all the thousands I have clicked on, spent 5 seconds watching and saying 'nobody got time for dat!'. I'm a Brit, I'm 60 and I'm about to start my own KZhead channel. And because of Ali Abdaal, and only Ali Abdaal, I know I can do it. Sign me up! I'm going to do your course.

    @metaldog88@metaldog88Ай бұрын

    • Make a video about taking the course.

      @LilyGazou@LilyGazouАй бұрын

  • Nice list. I think you're right about these items- I'd add that KZhead (and the internet) are still ridiculously underrated and it's not too late to start!

    @NeuraPod@NeuraPod4 ай бұрын

  • The beginning is hard. but videos like this keep us going Ali. Thank you for the knowledge.

    @Afrimunity@Afrimunity7 ай бұрын

    • The beginning for most things is pretty brutal. You’ve got the learning curve plus trying to build a habit plus literally no one will watch your videos haha It’s really a long term growth type of mindset, otherwise it’s easy to feel hopeless

      @joe_zupko@joe_zupko7 ай бұрын

  • This came just in time, I just filmed showing my face for the first time after a few years and my exact thought was what you have shared here. Thank you for this video, which is so timely. It’s like you have somehow read my mind. Coming from my idol, gives me so much more confidence to face the camera. Thank you again. ❤❤❤

    @HitchandHitched@HitchandHitched7 ай бұрын

  • Incredible value. Super engaging. Your speed and clarity of expression is unmatched. I am informed and inspired….thank you Ali !

    @ArchitectingHappiness@ArchitectingHappinessАй бұрын

  • I went through your skillshare class, and I really appreciate how you honestly say "nobody cares about your videos", because it's true, and it's so liberating. Kill that perfectionist in you, I feel like these words really helped me with my perfectionism issue. I really appreciate your content. Also the fact you were a FULL TIME MEDICAL STUDENT DOING THIS is insane. People like you amaze me, since I myself struggled with productivity all my life.

    @Kontra_Versus@Kontra_Versus3 ай бұрын

  • As always, a super helpful and insightful video - thank you 🙏 Without you I would still procrastinate about starting a channel. But after you pushed me into the cold water on an Eric Partaker Zoom call and encouraged me to post a video once a week so many amazing things have happened. Yes, I am still too scared to tell family and friends that I am on KZhead but I have been contacted by the most amazing people who felt touched by my videos. Again that's thanks to you as you said 'just do videos that could help at least one person'. Watching your video today I realised I def need a system. I only spend 1-2h on KZhead a week, and literally thinking about a title and description as the video uploads. My thumbnails are usually just a screenshot with a little something on top, if even 😂 The videos where I tried to add a few bits of stock footage didn't actually perform as well as the once where I just pressed record. But I wonder what's possible if I might actually hire an editor. I know exactly what style I would like but just haven't got the time to do it. Do you have any data on how much editors charge and is it per hour or length of video? Thank again for all your no-bs help and encouragement! 🙌

    @midlifepro@midlifepro7 ай бұрын

    • 🎉

      @Adamkaso@Adamkaso7 ай бұрын

  • I feel like every single one of these types of KZhead creator advice videos comes down to - forget about creating what you love, create whatever feeds the algorithm. I start every one of these videos hopeful and leave a little bit depressed. The big appeal - to me - in making content is the idea of supporting yourself through art and creativity. On the surface it seems fairly possible, but when you start looking at the details it becomes readily apparent that it's extremely rare. I've no doubt that virtually every single person who has made one of these videos would argue against my conclusion, but it is what it is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    @idespisegravity@idespisegravity7 ай бұрын

    • 💯 agreed.

      @lagomtrolldom@lagomtrolldom6 ай бұрын

    • I also feel that it will get you even more connected with what you love. for example, I love being a SAHM but people dont want to hear about me going on and on about how cute my kids are; however they may want a detailed video on how to cloth diaper when you dont even know where to start. I got some good tipe too!

      @heatheryeoman@heatheryeoman5 ай бұрын

    • Yeah. I guess if I still find that stuff intersting I could change things up. I'm still trying to figure out what prople like that I'm willing to do.

      @MarylandDevin@MarylandDevin5 ай бұрын

    • exactly! and I think if we small youtubers stay involved and connect we will make it!@@MarylandDevin

      @heatheryeoman@heatheryeoman5 ай бұрын

    • This is why there are no counter-culture figures today. Everyone is chasing the algorithm, chasing money. Art for the sake of consumption, not art to invite participation in the mystery of life.

      @shrunkensimon@shrunkensimon5 ай бұрын

  • You inspired me. Thank you Ali. I've watch this few months ago, I need to watch and hear it again. Thanks a lot! I've met you in Holborn last month and bought your book too.

    @Ecom_Ed@Ecom_Ed3 ай бұрын

  • I love this concept of Architect vs. archaeologist. I can see that may apply in my types of businesses too - not just you tube videos. I love that you shared this. It does take a lot of failure and letting go of those failures to figure out what might be successful. Thank you for sharing.

    @tammywilliams2035@tammywilliams203529 күн бұрын

  • When Ali said "don't give a flying......" I honestly thought I was going to hear him swear for the first time on KZhead

    @method341@method3417 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for this. So informative and entertaining at the same time. Question: If you're taking the archeologist approach, would you start a different channel every time you switch niches? What if you're testing several niches at once...do you do so on the same channel? (Assume they are unrelated.)

    @alisashamrow@alisashamrow5 ай бұрын

  • I’m learning to not be so critical of myself and it’s what led me to start a channel. It’s coming along slowly but I’m glad I finally took that chance on myself.

    @KeianasChannel@KeianasChannel2 ай бұрын

  • Understanding that my family and friends may not be the right audience for my content was a big relief. I found the idea of thinking like both an archaeologist, digging to find my niche, and an architect, building it carefully, really helpful. This will guide me in creating a unique direction for my channel by looking at what people want and what's not being offered much yet.

    @RobertPlank@RobertPlank2 ай бұрын

  • The first chapter is pretty much life advice.

    @zorblaz@zorblaz6 ай бұрын

  • I am paying with my cash. Premium member here

    @nataliecovers__@nataliecovers__5 ай бұрын

  • Always love watching these! Thanks so much for sharing and helping us stay motivated to keep going 😊

    @eerinoneil@eerinoneil7 ай бұрын

  • Another excellent and insightful video from Ali. Thank you for your generosity in all you do.

    @mhifield3435@mhifield34355 ай бұрын

  • My main lesson that I have learned it to just record! Stop worrying about the video not being perfect, get content out there otherwise you will keep putting uploads off!

    @WillBrownCars@WillBrownCars7 ай бұрын

  • A flying toss 😂😂

    @EsaPincheGringa@EsaPincheGringa7 ай бұрын

  • I uploaded my first video yesterday and decided to stop looking at the analytics. I'm going to keep holding on to my determination after watching this video 😊

    @tahteescreations@tahteescreations6 ай бұрын

  • I love your videos because you seem very genuine, so your advice resonates much deeper. Cheers

    @maestroh2986@maestroh29863 ай бұрын

  • Who is here because your youtube channel don’t grow 😁……..me 🖐️ Hi doctor A! I’m the doctor’s wife

    @TrinKris@TrinKris5 ай бұрын

    • Probably most of us 😂

      @Yetzu64@Yetzu64Ай бұрын

    • Haha very true...I can relate😅

      @ChristianMotivators@ChristianMotivatorsАй бұрын

  • informative video.

    @johnclay7644@johnclay76447 ай бұрын

  • I made it to the end, and I'm happy about that. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

    @Bobocode@Bobocode7 ай бұрын

  • My brother has been very supportive with my videos. He’s been sharing them on social media sites. I know most people will think that I don’t have that many views, but considering I have only been doing this for a very short while, I’d say I’m doing pretty well. I’m still learning and still improving little by little.

    @SharonElizabethWhitfield@SharonElizabethWhitfield6 күн бұрын

  • I got rid of the first problem: nobody cares about the video!

    @ahnafbeenthere@ahnafbeenthere7 ай бұрын

  • From Bangladesh ❤❤

    @sumaiyahamid5337@sumaiyahamid53377 ай бұрын

    • Yo!

      @ahnafbeenthere@ahnafbeenthere7 ай бұрын

    • Which class do you read in?

      @Najmul-Huda-Mahfuj@Najmul-Huda-Mahfuj7 ай бұрын

    • Me Too

      @tanvirvoiceimt3723@tanvirvoiceimt37237 ай бұрын

    • @@tanvirvoiceimt3723 কোন ক্লাসে পড়?

      @Najmul-Huda-Mahfuj@Najmul-Huda-Mahfuj7 ай бұрын

    • Same

      @royDiganta@royDiganta7 ай бұрын

  • Yep one thing I got to realize doing my channel is that u do ur best thinking about the audience but in the end it’s all a matter of what you like to do. I’m happy about what I’m doing and hopefully the audiences will think so too… one day 😅

    @gotmadbro@gotmadbro6 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for this. As of now I am using the archeology approach. Still observing what’s the perfect niche for me. Let us just trust the process and we will get there. Praying to God.

    @katamoroso@katamorosoАй бұрын

  • IThe cold hard reality no one faces in a funnel type video,,,,mpossible to pay for over priced people when you've got zero income from the biz

    @top-dogk9training@top-dogk9training7 ай бұрын

  • I began investing at the age of 34, primarily utilizing my hard work and dedication. Now at the age of 42, I am delighted to share that my passive income exceeded $100k for the first time in a single month. This advice is truly valuable, so don't hesitate to take action. Remember, it's not about achieving wealth quickly, but rather about building wealth consistently and persistently.

    @SophiaMichael-ww4qd@SophiaMichael-ww4qd5 ай бұрын

    • Investors should exercise caution with their exposure and exercise caution when considering new investments, particularly during periods of inflation. It is advisable to seek guidance from a professional or trusted advisor in order to navigate this recession and achieve potential high yields

      @ericmax978@ericmax9785 ай бұрын

    • This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this, are you a pro investor?

      @Brigh578@Brigh5785 ай бұрын

    • Through closely monitoring the performance of my portfolio, I have witnessed a remarkable growth of $508k in just the past two quarters. This experience has shed light on why experienced traders are able to generate substantial returns even in lesser-known markets. It is safe to say that this bold decision has been one of the most impactful choi

      @SophiaMichael-ww4qd@SophiaMichael-ww4qd5 ай бұрын

    • I've actually been thinking of reaching a portfolio-adviser, my 401k and stocks been losing everything it's gained since 2019, mind if I looked-up this one coach you use?

      @user-im7qe6ve4t@user-im7qe6ve4t5 ай бұрын

    • Honestly, How can I be part of this project I earnestly hope to build a strong financial future I'm interested to take part, who's the person behind your success?

      @ericmax978@ericmax9785 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for this video, and for your foundations course! I finally started my channel-something I've wanted to do for almost a year, but have been anxious. I so appreciate you providing all of these resources in such an accessible way.

    @dbtkiki@dbtkiki3 ай бұрын

  • It took me a long time to accept what you're saying and I just started my channel last week after thinking on it for years haha! Great video!

    @DrOTGuy@DrOTGuy4 ай бұрын

  • Not first

    @henry_room@henry_room7 ай бұрын

  • I have been doing this for 9 years completely by myself. While I have grown, I really wish I had a coach to help me get more solidified in my process and systems.

    @motivationtheoryrunning@motivationtheoryrunning4 ай бұрын

  • A real archaeologist just subscribed to your channel 🙋🏼‍♂️. And yes, I agree with the concept(archaeologist)you mentioned. This is my strategy for my KZhead channel for now.

    @raghebsaad9704@raghebsaad97046 ай бұрын

  • My new favorite definition of business. “Making money while providing value to others.” 🔥😎🔥

    @songsorcerer@songsorcerer4 ай бұрын

  • I’ve been a KZheadr for the last maybe two years and do my research you are exactly right I just wish I knew how to go into some of these subjects a little further so I can figure out how to make my KZhead take my KZhead channel to the next level.

    @nattyrocberry@nattyrocberry7 ай бұрын

  • Started today! Thank you for the encouragement to get started and to get over the “spotlight effect”!

    @ElevatewithKasarah@ElevatewithKasarah21 күн бұрын

  • Thank you for the video and tips. Def. will take them onboard. As always, you bring a lot of value to the KZhead community!

    @wanderersinblack@wanderersinblack4 ай бұрын

  • #1 Got me straight into posting my very first video to be honest. Just accepting the fact that it ain't gonna be the best (albeit, you actually put effort into it), and nobody cares can be pretty powerful to get anyone started.

    @tomimon@tomimon20 күн бұрын
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