Podcast Summary
The power of passion and consistency: Continue pursuing a passion or hobby despite lack of immediate financial gain, as the enjoyment and potential future rewards make it worthwhile.
Consistency in pursuing a passion or hobby, even without immediate financial gain, can lead to success. This was exemplified by the speaker's experience as a YouTuber. She enjoyed creating videos and connecting with others, and continued to do so for years before seeing any monetary rewards. Her love for the process was the driving force behind her consistency, and it eventually paid off. This principle can be applied to various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal growth. It's important to remember that the enjoyment and fulfillment derived from a hobby or passion can be just as valuable as any financial gain. So, keep pursuing what brings you joy, and the rewards may follow.
When an enjoyable activity becomes a job, motivation decreases: Pay for an enjoyable activity can decrease internal motivation, focus on the joy of the process instead.
When an activity that was once enjoyed becomes associated with external rewards or compensation, it can lead to a decrease in internal motivation. This is because the reason for doing the activity shifts from a personal desire to create or enjoy, to an external need for monetary gain. This phenomenon was discussed during a podcast interview, using the example of a study where people who were paid to play a game they previously enjoyed, lost their motivation for it. This concept can be applied to various situations, including competitive sports or creative pursuits. To avoid this loss of motivation, it's essential to focus on the intrinsic value of the activity and the enjoyment it brings, rather than the external rewards it may provide. By doing so, one can maintain a strong internal motivation and continue to find joy in the process of creation.
Considering long-term goals and assessing feelings: Regularly evaluating feelings and future goals can give the confidence to make significant changes
Regularly assessing your feelings about your current situation and considering your long-term goals can provide the confidence to make significant changes. Patricia, a successful YouTube creator, shared how an Excel spreadsheet helped her find the confidence to leave her corporate career. She calculated the potential earnings and lifestyle of staying in banking versus continuing as a creator. Although she didn't know her current success, the numbers looked promising, leading her to take the leap. This constant introspection and planning for the future are essential for making long-term strategic decisions and avoiding unwanted outcomes.
From banking to YouTube success in 7 years: Consistent effort can lead to significant achievements over time, even if progress seems slow and steady.
Success on YouTube, or any creative endeavor, doesn't happen overnight. The speaker in this conversation took a significant leap of faith by quitting her banking job to pursue content creation full-time. However, she didn't have any viral moments or quick success, but rather saw steady growth over seven years to reach one million subscribers. She continued to work hard and eventually had her own viral moments, but even after reaching over 1.5 million subscribers, she still doesn't feel like she's truly "made it." Ultimately, the definition of success is personal, and it's important to remember that progress may be slow and steady, but consistent effort can lead to significant achievements over time.
The definition of success goes beyond social media popularity and one big thing: Success is creating things we're passionate about, monetizing them, and bringing value, with the understanding that the definition may change and the journey is just as important as the destination.
Success is not solely defined by social media popularity or having one big thing. Instead, it's about creating things we're passionate about, monetizing them, and bringing value. The definition of success may change as we grow and evolve. It might be helpful to remember that the journey towards achieving our goals is just as important as the destination itself. We may not have one big thing yet, but that doesn't mean we're not making progress. The goalposts may keep moving, and that's okay. Life is about the continuous journey of creation and growth.
