Simplifying My Content Creation- Part 1

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Putting My Life Back On Track

Months ago when I decided to bring my gift of encouraging and motivating people to the camera I knew I was making one of the best decisions ever. At the same time I could say that my life was in balance or as much as it could be at that time. Now I feel like things are leaning too much in one direction in my life. I spend tons of time editing/creating content and it is starting to take away from other aspects of my life that I either enjoy or find important. I have to figure something out.

Now I am not saying that I will not be creating content anymore nor am I saying that I will stop posting everyday. What I am saying though is that I am about to streamline and simplify things as much as possible in order to use my time more effectively.

From now on I will try to focus much more on the message and simplifying my videos as far as editing goes. At first my plan was to get to the point that I would do all kinds of crazy cuts, effects, etc with video editing but honestly I'm just not interested in it like that. I won't do away with editing my videos completely but this approach will free up much more of my time. The message of my videos is much more important to me than all the sauce I could throw on it. I don't want to spend tons of time gift wrapping my message if you get what I mean.

I will be covering a bit more about where I am with this in part 2. For now though my plan is to not spend so much time editing my videos since that is not my focus at this point in life. In part 2 I will talk about another idea I have for hopefully being able to do alot less post-editing of my videos. Stay tuned. Much love.

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It is important you find a balance between your Steemit activity and your life outside Steemit. I took the decision about two weeks ago and I have become more productive and happier.

Yes, like you rightly put it, the message you send to your audience is much more important than the all those effects on the videos. It doesn't mean it is not important to make your videos stand out, of course it is but you should apply the rule of moderation to everything. At the end of the day, your Happines is all that counts.

Couldn't have said this any better. To be honest keeping it simple and ejoyijg life outside of Steemit is actually what helped me to get to where I am on steemit now.

My work ethic won't change but I need to simplify some things to get my work done more efficiently as this will save me time.

@humanearl,
I see lots of people discourage due to low community support! But you are a great positive thinker! Therefore, you always trying to do your best! No matter you get rewards or not, you encourage others to do the right thing and to write a success story! Hope your endeavor will make more success in next few months of time too!

Cheers~

Continuing to show up and work while not being paid much teaches you alot. My time will come so I do not worry about it.

Well, one can only say this when he has gotten to that point in his life when he makes money even when sleeping. What I mean is, someone like me who is still struggling on steemit can't take this decision because I believe my efforts is what will pur me out there. But when you already have great eyes on your contents who upvote you even without the efforts then I dint see the need for the stress anymore. Once the message is strong, push it out raw.

I'm still going to work my hardest and give effort. I just need to simplify some things in order to maintain my life

I really understand how you feel cos I've experienced something of that nature before. It's always best to have a balanced life and you have taken a good decision

Man I gotta do what got me here in the beginning which was balance. As much as I like to work all day sometimes it is unsustainable in the long term. Plus I do not want to burn out again.

Well.... After having a depressing day, and walking in the rain to feel better. And the problem was this same thing. I got so trapped in a whole lot of jingles. A whole lot of things, that's at the end, am just not satisfied with where I am.
And I don't know if you believe in purpose, I've been searching for that. Just that one thing I would love to be identified with.

And bro, since you know what you want to stand for, the message is the content itself. I know editing can do a whole lot more to passing the message better.

You might not necessarily have to cut out your editing, just get a handful number of team mates. Run it like a corporation. Get the message, give them the editing instruction and give them time limits.
So you have your time to other things, and also, your message and editing are intact. And I believe the editing will come out better too.

Well.... Got to go back to my brain box and design my war strategy.
Have a great day!

This comment just made my day. I don't plan on cutting the editing out but I need to be able to not spend hours in editing.

Glad you pointed that out about my message because it is the focal point of what I really want to get across.

I love that idea too.

Am glad you found the comment really helpful. Thank you. And I look forward to greater contents from you.

I think it would be lovely to you would have enough time to do other things. You just made me remember an old adage which says:

Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

You should understand what I mean.. I dnt need to go further.

I hope you and your family are okay? @humanearl

We're all good. I just need to jeep life in perspective and make sure I am doing what actually got me here in the first place which was spending time on the things i really enjoy.

Nothing will change as far as how often i post but I will find a way to keep things simpler in order to get my work done quicker.

Thats good.. I just wish you nothing but the best mentor.

Sometimes we tend to over-do things in life we'll simplicity is just as good and sometimes even better than doing a whole lot of effects or editing. You just keep motivating people like you do sir we need people like you here in Steemit to pull us through even the toughest times.whether it's just a plain old video we don't care it's the content and motivation that matters. Thank you for always keeping us positive.

I agree with you there. Simplicity can be much more powerful and effective. Thanks for understanding. Glad you found this helpful.

People love the natural way, it becomes simple, real and like if he has done it why couldn't I.
Thanks for inspiring people to get on dtube.

Wow. I'm just sharing my life and it's a blessing to see others influenced on a good way by it.

Have you released on dtube?

Bro every bad experience gives you good experience. I am happy that you are changing your strategy.

Bro video message is more intense then text message.

Even videos took more time to edit.

Bro soon i am starting my vblog

Good for you. You will learn alot from it.

I w9nt stop editing my videos completely but I will simplify the process so I wont have to do an excess amount of editing

I love this one liner life mantra... Its my favorite too.
Like it is commonly said in this part of the world,"Not only one route leads a market place".
There is no point about being rigid, being flexible is quite reasonable in dealing with matter(s) arising. Since, that way brings soothing relieve on you, let it be!
To tie a wrapper around the waist, to tie the waist around a wrapper, the same goal is achieved, at the end the waist is not naked(it's also a common saying here..😉)

Flexibility is a must for me right now. I'll figure it out and continue to give yall what I have to share

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