This entire video was beyond incredible. The feeling that I felt while watching this video was exactly what I needed. As I’m watching this- it’s like midday 4 PM while it’s gloomy outside. So I was feeling drained of energy and tired. But- I just finished watching this video and felt so energized and ready to jump back into work with a different lens of gratitude that I get to create art and express myself for a living. Thank you for making this. The video you filmed back in 2021 was such a great end to the video

Dude, I'm 56 years old, and I've been wrestling with this stuff for 30+ years. If I don't do this now, it's never going to happen, and the hardest part of this whole process is not mourning the time past, but being active in the time I have ahead, and the work I still have in me. Some days I need all the pep talks I can get, and this was a great one. Thanks.

It’s like loosing the inner child. I think mine got squashed in high school. I’m a playful person, always have been. I skate but don’t look like a skater, I play chess but don’t look like a chess player. That’s my insecurity, not fitting in with the stereotype.

I was a creative person who gave up all my creative pursuits to do the work thing because when I was 20-something. That was what it meant to be an adult. Give up all your dreams. One by one, I gave them all up. My happiest days were with the love of my life I met in 2012. Pure bliss with her. She was an artist, and her work became my dream. I kept worries and obligations out of her life so she could create what she wanted at her pace, her way. And she made amazing stuff and did it with incredible joy and energy. Completely unexpectedly, she suddenly passed away one morning in 2019. My world was destroyed, burnt to the ground, the only true happiness I had known. I’ve slowly and painfully built a new life since then. I’m 52 now. I’m watching this video because I never know what will present the next puzzle piece to keep moving forward, to not give up. It takes a while to think about a video, so it may be days from now something connects. Thank you for your work, and thank you for not giving up all your dreams as a 20-something. ✌️😌💜

"To create something memorable, I knew I'd have to get vulnerable."

I rarely comment on any KZfaq videos. I am not a native english speaker & have always struggled with expressing my thoughts online because I fear of not being grammatically correct or being articulate enough. Even right now I've been going back & forth, typing, deleting then retyping again for the past few minutes. But I feel like I need to let it out of my chest. So, here it is. I stumbled upon one of your videos last week & since then, I have watched all your videos. Sometimes I even go back & rewatch them because they resonate with me in a much more deeper level than any other videos out there on KZfaq. As someone who has been struggling to pursue their dream, I find hope in your videos. Your videos has been a source of inspiration & courage for me. So, thank you Andrew. Thank you for inspiring. Thank you for letting your ideas grow & flourish into these visual masterpieces. I hope you never stop creating.

20% gang!

”I view my Inscurities as reasons I can’t do something. When in reality, they’re the very thing that sets me apart” -Andrew I rarely write comments but thought I would let this one slide, since I wanna show you some apretiation. I just discovered you through this video, and have binged some of your videos. Love you’re work man. I belive you’re gonna go somwhere and have the right mentality to do so. I’ve recently been going through these insecurities and showing them to the world through drawing. I’ve wanted to write lyrics and music for so long, but have only made a few small ideas so far. I’m gonna embrace it and use it as a reason to create, since I know deep down, it’s what I wanna do. Keep up the good work. 😊

honestly I'm scared of being 100% myself but my goal is to do things that make me a little bit scared.

you nailed it: no one know the things we are insecure about. i would have never imagine you were insecure about your voice, because for me, there's nothing wrong with it. in fact, i like how it goes with the vibes of your videos. i just fits. and i guess it works the same just for everybody else, right? also thank you so much for the last part where you acknowledge that it takes time. because yes i feel inspired by this and now i want to try things and give me a shot! but uh, maybe just not now, yk? anyway, sorry for the long comment, i just liked this very much! i love your shots and how you do lighting and color grading- yeah, i like your work.☝️✨️

I've been going through a lot of considerable life changes so far this year. I'm almost 30, I am learning that I most likely have autism, and I finally got out of retail work as my main income. I'm a 10,000 hour experienced drummer/musician/songwriter. I have an EP to finish when I have the free time and brain space. I have YT videos about all sorts of different things that are really close to being finished. I'm learning that my biggest flaw with dealing with myself is applying pressure. I make my best work when I'm just feeling whatever feelings it is that I'm experiencing at the time, and communicating them through my music, lyrics, video, writing, etc. I'm trying to embrace that childlike wonder and excitement, following my whims and random spurs of passion for all sorts of special interests (as the ASD community would term it), and allowing myself to find the balance of perfectionism and spontaneity. Thanks for this video, and for sharing your perspective. I'll see you on YT here soon.

I think right now that's what I am actually trying to determine for myself, "What am are trying to accomplish" and "how does this look for me". I think being so new to content creation, I am just simply trying to do different things and discovery what I really like. Being so new I think there is the benefit of trial and error and it's something that I feel I can get use to so that I don't take myself too serious later and be flexible with the process! I really enjoyed your video, really needed to hear this message today!

a video within a video - didn't expect that.

I’m in the 20%

You know what I thought watching this video? "Wow, this guy is so creative, he has brilliant ideas, I should subscribe, there is so much to learn from his expression and the way he creates this video alone, I'm excited to see more from him". I am truly inspired.

My biggest insecurities are as a father.. I’ve never had a real father in my life which left a giant vacant hole inside that I didn’t discover until my 20’s… now that I am a father and married I want to make sure I provide the emotional stability and security my son and my family. All while somehow pursuing what I enjoy to do on the side. This combined with the feeling of failures and thinking I’ll never amount to anything sometimes cripple me. But I always keep pushing forward. This video reminds me of the importance of being who I am and leaning into this. Helps me reflect on how far I have come and will one day achieve my goals for internally and externally too. Thank you for this

I'm 18 and I'm working on overcoming life long insecurities and I've made it a long way, my goal is to become my most authentic self through deep reflection and innerwork. Im proud of my progress so far and I know I'll make it further than I could ever imagine

loved this line of “producing out of acceptance, rather than authenticity.” you hit the creative nail on the head: artistry is a pursuit. it evolves and evades; overwhelms and sustains, to then trim us to dry bare bones. take heart that you are on the twisting road many before you have walked. proud of you.

Thank you for making and sharing this video, Andrew. I am 66. I played my first instrument at 62. I began writing songs at 64. I have written over 150 songs. I have not done one live performance. I have not officially released one original song. Creativity never goes away. Neither does insecurity. The impostor syndrome is the devil. I know the key to being extraordinary is just doing it, and I have a need to be extraordinary. This video has lit the path. So I will begin to release my songs.

If you read this, you are loved, just the way you are.

Here I am (non native english speaker, trying to sound natural in my videos), watching yours stories, thinking how good they sound, not just the technical side and audio quality but your coherent story and immaculate english. And then you started talking how insecure you are about it 😅 I just wanted to say: thanks for sharing, it's helping others! 😁

as a beginner who is thinking to hop in this digital creating thingy i am also very insecure about what people will think about my ideas about my rookie editing and scripting the video but at the same time i feel like this is where i can enjoy and i can relate to "accepted" thing aswell i really dont know how I'll over come it but I will surely give a try with my best efforts

I'm insecure about not really knowing myself, and losing myself in the process of life. I'm 18 at the moment and this year I've realized that Ive been stuck inside myself and my body this entire time, and I've lost myself. My inner child, my hopes and passions. But after that, I decided to take this on as a challenge. This is a lifetime goal of mine, to become someone that I want to be, and to live life. Every day is a challenge but every day is a day to enjoy. Thanks for the amazing video Andrew, and the wonderful cinematography!

I have Bipolar 1 and have now been taking medication for the past 3 years. Both the meds and what happened during my two manic / psychotic episodes, drastically changed who I am and how I experience life. After moving through many hills and valleys, I've learned that everything is temporary. What I'm learning now is how to focus on what I have, instead of what I've lost and might some day lose for good. For instance, there's people like you in my life who make me feel less alone, and give me the perspective I need to turn my insecurities into inspiration that will help me tell my own stories once again. I hope you grow to love your voice, because it's tender yet impactful. My goal is to find MY voice again, and share it with the world through videos on KZfaq or songs on Spotify. It might not be what people are used to, but it'll still be me. Thank you for you're vulnerability, I can't wait to see what you do next :)

I started my KZfaq a little over a year ago and recently landed in a similar mindset. I was losing motivation to make videos but still had that pull to make them. I was avoiding allowing me to be me and attempting to make videos I thought my audience wanted to see. In removing the me from what I created. I was removing the very thing that people actually want. The human connection. My latest video was more vulnerable and it caused me to take more time on it. I still don’t get many views but I’m more happy with it than anything else I’ve done, and it’s motivated tons of new ideas. I’m excited for what’s next. Thank you for sharing your experience and reinforcing that I’m on that right path. Authenticity is always the way.

I think one of my biggest fears is basically what your video is about…being vulnerable in front of others (especially as a KZfaqr). I’m scared of being my authentic self because I worry to much about how others view me and also just having a perfectionist mindset 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ My goal to overcome this is to practice mindfulness more and allow myself to just be in the moment more and worry less ( which is easier said then done, I know). But my goal is by the end of this year, for me to have built my confidence up more and have such a strong belief in myself so that what other people may think or say can not make me feel so anxious/overwhelmed like it has in the past. Love your videos 🤞🏾💞👍🏾

This is such a simple thing yet, most people fail at this, and those end parts you just said is what makes this video so much more authentic.

Your cinematography and storytelling is so captivating keep making more I love it, reminds me of euphoria with certain shots/ scenes!

20% here. I always knew that I wanted to create art, I loved photography and filmmaking, still do. But to me, the evolution of "content" as a currency in exchange of attention just made everything feel less authentic in a way, kind of like social media forced you to keep up with it. I've also been shy of showing up myself online in the same way you've said, Andrew. I felt weird with my ideas at some point growing-up and then I kept them for a few only, feeling shy of my creative part. My wish for many years now have been stepping up, breaking that mental barrier of being seen as weird, embracing my most creative self I know is hidden inside of me. It takes effort and feels like a constant battle with myself. But maybe this is THE battle that can change everything... Amazing channel Andrew, keep inspiring!

Omg, this video is incredible, the cinematography, the storytelling, the passion and authenticity is something to admire truly. I always wanted to study film and become a filmmaker but I always felt like it's weird or lame, although it's my dream but you have inspired me to pursue it, anyways beautiful video Andrew ❤

Damn this is a great video. I've always felt like I am not a creative person (which was never true). The reality is that I always struggled with being authentic, because that requires vulnerability. Artistic output always needs vulnerability. Thanks for this video :) it made me want to play with photography again!

20% !! i’ve been struggling to acceptance my appearance lately or my “boring” nature compared to my adrenaline seeking friends, but i know when i am genuinely passionate about something i do pursue it - running for student council vice president (failed lol), joining sports team, or being the DJ for our upcoming spring dance as someone who really is uncomfortable with public speaking and having the “spotlight” on her. i’m in my last year of high school and trying to figure out who i am but it’s been so hard at times when i don’t know if it’s my insecurities talking or something i genuinely want for myself?? idk but i think i’m just going to continue going for things i feel strongly pulled to and won’t be afraid to try new things - dying my hair, making new friends, or just being alone. just gotta learn how to acceptance ALL of myself :’) thank YOU for your video!! i love watching videos like these :) every frame was so high quality!! 👏👏 ps: your voice is amazing for narrating!

Damn. I’m speechless… Seriously, It moved me… I feel so lucky you shared this piece of art with us so sincerely. And damn… you have an insane talent for telling stories ! So inspiring. Thank you man.

It's Always so insane and so inspiring to me when i see someone expressing insecurity, doubt or fear about sharing something they've created only for me to watch it and see nothing but a masterpiece cause it gets me thinking that "hey maybe that's how people feel about my work"? The cinematography through out this video is so beatiful, ESPECIALLY in Teya's video at the end!

Thank you for making this video…I needed to hear but also I’m going to send it to my almost 14 year old granddaughter, who is afraid of people seeing her as “weird”. P.S. Your voice is great. Keep being you!

I don't know what the technical terms are but the sound in this video was lovely. Aside from the video itself, it was also an incredible audio experience; I think it's something about the way you mixed & edited sounds together or stripped them that made it also great to listen to. Thanks for the encouragement:)

Honest and playfully insecure, I like it, a lot! A humble filmmaker is a rare breed around here. I am a 56 year old Dane, probably with an English accent somewhere between The Swedish Chef (The Muppet Show) and Klingon :D, but still bent on letting my voice be heard in video form (very soon) And I needed to watch this; thank you :)

this video is really inspiring to me. - I’m always fearful of trying new things & creating healthy habits because I know it’ll expose my weaknesses. I want to do a better job at embracing my weaknesses & knowing that having them is really just an opportunity to become stronger ❤️

This video came just in time. Being a creative myself, insecurities about being odd or weird have been a contant obstacle that prevent me from pursuing my passions. I want to become an animator and music producer. This video has given me courage go all in , to reach my goals. Thank you so much for inspiring me.❤

it’s wild how something we can be so deeply insecure about, others don’t even notice!! like with the video from 2021 - it was stunning!

I feel completely the same, in fact I still have many insecurities and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way, thanks for your video💯💪🏻

For me it is doing Action- and Sci-Fi KZfaq videos in the style of Corridor Digital or Rocketjump. But I always felt like it's too dumb, outdated or unrealistic. I also have millions of ideas, but which one is good enough to start, especially when I feel like it should outweigh the pain of not having started earlier? Cause I' been carrying this idea around for 10 years now and none of the small projects I did made me feel like I was really getting there... so I really really felt your video. Thanks for this colorful, expressive and heartful conclusion.

I love artists making films about artists! Thank you for sharing your insecurities. I also have insecurities about my art since forever. This is the year I decided to start jumping over the “what ifs” and start sharing.

After two years of writing and rewriting and rewriting and rewriting, constantly thinking my screenplay wasn't good enough, I turned it in to my first competition. Thank you

this was INCREDIBLE!!! thank you for being vulnerable and highlighting the fact that it takes time, something im also struggling with rn. being authentic and giving yourself grace is the epitome of creating art. great great job 💯🙏🏼

Wow. Watched till the credits. Those three moments were big. I totally get what you mean by insecurities and trying to imagine what would please so you hide your own self while it this that might actually resonnate authentically with others. Thanks for this beautiful and meaningful film Andrew. I also really loved your film on pottery in NYC within her perspective ☺️☺️☺️🕊️

I'm in the 20%, but I don't have a plan to overcome or even use my insecurities and vulnerabilities. Honestly, I just figured out what my actual insecurities are and am still trying to discover my authentic self versus the self I crafted and cultivated to please other people and meet their expectations. It is so scary trying to break down old walls and faulty foundations to rebuild myself with a foundation right for me decided by me and to place windows and doors in the walls I rebuild myself this time, not just walls. Thanks for this video and the honesty about how difficult the process can be. So often people try to sell their voice by promoting the ideas that seem fast or simple or easy but they trim so much to simplify things that the truth is usually cut too. I'm grateful to have found this video and I appreciate your voice and the words you used it to express for others like me.

Loved your video at the end - real 60s vibes. Thank you, your video popped up as I was dealing with intense anxiety over handling a small situation because of old shame coming up and telling me nothing I could do was good enough.

Andrew this was so beautiful! Every piece about it from the shots, the storytelling to the colors. thanks for inspiring!

Your cinematic ideas are wonderful🔥🔥

thank you so much for this video, I am going through the same thing, and recently decided to make an art project about me going through my thoughts and insecurities, using multiple mediums, forcing myself to try new art outlets, forcing me not to be scared of sharing writings and animations. Watching your video comforts me in seeing this is the right way, feels nice to be not the only one going through this, wishing the best for you and everyone! It may not get easier, but our own art will be there to reassure us

your vulnerability is what kept me here. i think that 30% comes from how authentic the content is on the internet. thank you for this rawness

You're one of my favorite KZfaqrs! Your videos are so inspiring and so authentic. Keep it up :)

You are absolutely incredible. Honored to be in this

Hey Andrew. I made it to the end and I loved every second of it. I am actually quite emotional because of the sheer beauty and authenticity of the entire piece. It makes me really want to meet you and your friends in the video… because I am weird too. My insecurity is sharing my inner power with others. And finding the right people to share it with. I am an energetic movement coach. I was a personal trainer for 10 years, however due to a nervous breakdown and my sensitivity, my work has changed drastically. I allow people to listen, play and express themselves through their bodies. I think my insecurity is around money and not going all in with my work and still holding on to some old patterns of work that no longer serve me. I feel so grateful that you encouraged me to write here on your art. It’s like you truly care and that’s why I’m here. Wishing you all the best as you, your friends and I traverse our insecurities. ❤️

I loved all of this, thank you. Breaking through a 40+ year creative block is my aspiration. You’ve given me some fuel to push on with that goal. Thank you Andrew; sending big love your way.

dude. your work is amazing. i can't wrap my head around how you put words to the things i feel. will definetly come back to this video. pls keep making stuff

It's a part that keeps coming back to me. I also came to this idea of recognizing and embracing our insecurities a while ago. Sometimes we get so much sucked into the life we think will save us that we forget to save our soul Great job!

Your post script hit the nail on the head. I came back to a couple videos and checked out the new ones to gather inspiration for something I want and am working towards. I'm still a beginner at it but it's been tough. Hearing your story helps me to reprioritize what's important to me. Thank you!

For me, this video really brought to light that difference between creating your art and sharing your gift because that’s what brings you life versus creating what you’re “supposed to” in order to get a certain result. And how creating what you think you’re “supposed to” might bring you short term success but it crushes your gift. But creating what you love is what prospers your soul and it’s a long game, but it’s the only one where you love what you do the whole time. And inevitably that will always create success.

Words cannot truly describe how much I love this video right now. I REALLY REALLY needed to hear these things now because i too am in the process of embracing my insecurities too. I was always scared people would judge me, look at me weird, calling me out for the way i talked or think (cuz i am dyslexic) And it used to be okay as a kid because i was always the happy go lucky kid. But now, i see myself still wanting to burst into energy but it feels like i myself am protecting that inner child by preventing me from bursting with energy (just to fit in). I recently realised this is not who i am and i want to start doing things that define me and that are authentic to me. So that's what i have been doing and it's been really difficult but i know i can manage. Thank you so much for making this video, it allowed me to see so much more in myself and who I am ❤️

GOOSEBUMPS, much love from an 16 year old Austrian High school Exchange Student currently living in California on the search for the unknown , the search for my interests , the search of people like you who inspire and form others and the question of what defines me! I have a lot of unanswered questions but what would life be without the exiting feeling of the unknown! Thanks for showing me that „my people“ , people who see more in life , people who want to explore and feel alive with others, that those people are out there, just waiting for me to get to know them and learn from eachother and grow together, make this earth a little better and have an positive effect! Who knows maybe our paths are crossing at one point , life writes unexpected stories sometimes :)

my god... i watched the whole video and im in tears by the end of it. the nyc video was beautiful.... i cant think of any reason why u wouldve been insecure about it. it's such a well-made, gorgeous, insightful and inspiring video, i love it so much. it was filmed so so so beautifullyyy... and it's just so well-made. thank you for this video. thank you for being authentic and vulnerable. thank you to teya too for sharing her story. the power of story... the power of story can be life-changing. this has definitely shifted something in me. thank u again and pls.... never ever change. do what u love, keep being yourself. i hope we will all make a promise to ourselves to be who we truly are and support each other through our different phases in life. we really only have each other.❤

Andrew - I stumbled upon your channel and this video randomly, but I’m glad that I did. Like you, I have hidden from the world for a very long time due to my insecurities. I do have creative talents, but I struggle to find any confidence in my voice - both creatively and literally. Thank you for taking a risk in creating this lovely video. I think this was exactly the kind of message that a lot of us needed to hear right about now. I hope to find the strength to hit record and start the channel I wanted to years ago… Bless your soul, fellow creative. ❤

So happy I was recommended your channel. Your videos are beautiful to watch, and your transparency is super inspiring.

Dude the video at the end with Taya was so great!! I'm inspired to create and ask more about the creative process of others after watching !!

It’s interesting that you say you feel like your stories don’t make sense. When I was watching your videos, I thought to myself, “he’s so good at telling a meaningful, relatable story and having it make sense.” I noticed it because it’s one of the things I’m working on improving. Your videos are so inspiring. Thanks for putting yourself out there. :)

This video is awesome. Love the atmosphere, shots and vulnerability 🥂

One thing... thank you! I feel like I was running for acceptance in my work for a while now, and the feeling of scatteredness just didn't seem to go away. Your video was like a good therapy session that balanced me.

This video is absolutely amazing! I can't express how much this means to me, it just showed up at the perfect time. I think we all can relate so well, and as creatives, we grow so much through these tough times. Much love to you man!

hey andrew, thanks for making this video. im just a stranger on the internet, but this video has become special to me. i wont write much but this video has given me courage to embrace my insecurities and for that i am grateful.

I absolutely love this video. Im so grateful to have found your channel because I’m currently struggling with embracing my insecurities and letting them hold me back. I’m afraid of showing my face and hearing my voice on social media, even when I know how essential it is for people to build trust in me and my photography business. I’m also scared of being judged or no one liking what I’m doing, and realizing that my target audience isn’t even there. There are so many other fears but hearing you say that embracing your weird is the very thing that will set you apart from others and allow you to create something lasting just lights a fire in me to chase my dreams. Thanks so much for this!

I don't usually comment on videos, but I was watching yours when I'm feeling insecure over being "not enough" too, especially seeing others doing better than me (even tho I don't know their full story) Just wanna say thank you for making this video and having the courage to put it out. I felt connected with your vulnerability & I'm sure more of us feel that way too. I love your cinematography & storytelling because even if it seems all over the place, the feelings you presented are understood so clearly. The struggles, the insights, everything! And watching this gave me a sense of belonging, so thank you for that ❤ I'm feeling a little better now & braver to pursue what I want even with the presence of my insecurities because it's exactly the insecurities that give me the creativity vulnerability and ability to connect with those meant to be connected ❤

Bro, thank you for making time to make this video and for having the courage to open up and share your story. Thank you for being vulnerable. You just nailed it. We gotta do this first and foremost for ourselves, mostly for ourselves as a way to honour our own innate right to be, to express whatever we’ve brought to share and give to the world. I’ve been procrastinating creating my channel for the last four years precisely because of the fear of sharing who I am, fear of opening up, fear of blossoming into the world. People can be really fucking cruel and the more sensitive one is the less encouraged they feel to get exposed and judged. I’m much closer than I’ve ever been though. The awful lot of shadow work I’ve done is bringing fruitful results. Thank you for this necessary video.

This is everything. Thank you for sharing so openly what being human often means and for breaking down your creative process. We’re so good and killing our own light and every now and again we get that little prompt and remember of what we need to do next. New to the channel. Uplifting and thoughtful work Andrew, optically and cerebrally.

I really connected to this film, and particularly the section where it was just you, a room and a mic. I've been trying to write a story about a now-90-year-old guy who used to live in our street in London and visited every week for an hour to chat. I think the heart of the story sits in how those face to face moments were such a treasure. The pure connection, really. I got a feeling of that when I was just watching you in the room with the mic. I felt quite moved by that moment in your film.

First video I’ve watched from you and I loved it! Also watched it till the end. I usually never comment on videos, but I like the authenticity of your way of filming and storytelling. Keep it up and thanks for inspiring me to stay true to who I am!

thank you for this! found it randomly and really happy to see it and get inspired by your film. i also (used to) hate my voice although i love music and i love to sing, so i was hiding until recently… hiding is also making us suffer more, it never stops until we stop hiding.

I love the structure of this series my man ❤ grateful to be along for the journey

The difference between videos with background music and videos that really leverage music for what it's worth is simply astonishing. I found your choice and use of music both satisfying and inspiring. There are so many creators out there that seemingly spend a tonne of money on fancy gear including mics but then slap some generic "inspirational" yet uninspiring waiting room music on only near the end of the editing process. Straight up a crime against an often otherwise great video, lol. Well done for standing out in this regard!

I watched the entire video, spoke to me more than I could of ever imagined and found it very inspiring, including the added video at the end. Love your framing, camera movements and storytelling of your videos in general

Insecurity is a major theme in my life right now. I'm struggling with it and watching family members struggle with it as well. Last year I wanted to change jobs and I saw a job posting that interested me. I didn't apply though, because of insecurity. This year it was reposted and I went for it. It's not that my insecurity was gone, I'm just doing it in spite of the fact that I lack confidence. The difference is that now I'm willing to work with that insecurity instead of trying to rid myself of it. I loved your video and it resonated with me. I think that the first step in having others accept us for who we are is accepting ourselves for who we are - embracing our parts, even our messy, imperfect, odd parts - and working with them, not ignoring them, not letting them rule us, but taking them in as partners in our lives. I'm still in the training process at my new job and there are plenty of days when I ask myself, "Am I sure I can do this?" I honestly answer myself, "I think so, I hope so, I'm going to keep trying until I either master it or fail it, and I'm not going to stop until I see which it is the actual outcome. Reality will eventually tell me, not my imagination, not my worries, not my hopes - reality." In the process, I've learned that every single person I now work with faces some insecurity about the job. Every single one. It seems that insecurity is just part of being human. I'm gonna show this video to my wife who has been trying to start a youtube channel for quite some time but has some normal, human, insecurity about it. Thanks.

Didn’t see this beautiful message coming when I stumbled and clicked to watch. The need to share my work and be authentically myself is strangely something I struggle with. To push past fear and take risk with new work is my goal and now I know I’m not alone. Thanks for your inspo! Beautiful film btw I strive for this greatness

I’ve been working through my insecurities and fear of failure about making art driven by a deep desire for social change and I think this video was really helpful thanks ❤

The only thing that keeps me from commenting is being afraid that people I know in real life might come across it or maybe the future me would cringe over it, but I do want to believe there's no harm in doing so and that it's all just parts and pieces of me that I need to acknowledge to be happier, unique and authentic as you called it. Thank you for this reminder. I needed it❣️

Love your style so much man! Like you said, no one else sees your insecurities, I just see a fucking talented film maker and creative doing his thing 🔥

I want to start off by saying, the quality of this video is incredible. The thing that I want to make happen is art making and sharing it with others. It’s fueled by giving people a mentor I didn’t have and thinking of a group of people that don’t usually get an opportunity to be heard. While in a way I’m doing that, I’m also so distracted and distressed by adulthood and feeling like I have to be somewhere I’m not. It’s frustrating because i see the things that need to change but they’re just out of reach and I can’t communicate how to ask for help. Anyway, awesome video and thank for the opportunity to see where I need to go

I aspire to be a movie director and to me this video is a audiovisual master piece, everything on it is on point (editing, scripting, footage quality, composition, theme). I hope I can achieve this level of mastery on the future. Much love ❤️❤️❤️

The algorithm knows why I’m here this morning. I hide behind the feeling that my heart is in the right place. If I learn enough about the process and watch enough YT videos, I’ll feel like I participated in this process. So I’m glad you took time to mention that it’s hard. Both you and Teya talk of moving toward this patina of difficulty. Hopefully I can take that with me. Beautiful stuff, I’m grateful you’re sharing your gifts with us!!

Thank you for this! As a creative professional who is at the very beginning of my career, this whole video resonated with me deeply. The struggle to reconcile the imposter sydrome, insecurities and existential dread with inner peace is so real. Appreciate your work. Thank you YT algorithm ❤

Please keep creating this type of content. It’s very inspiring to those who have that urge to create but feel insecure about what others might think.

Before mentioning that you don't like your voice; I had already thought: oh, he has a really cool voice, not necesarily special or outstanding, but actually quite articulate and expressive. Keep going! It's hard being vulnerable, but you are doing a great job at it. You've inspired me not just be able to say that to you, but also to myself in a way :). #20%gang

After 3 minutes of your video, I sat down to do art for the first time in ages, broke down crying, made a quick video script which came from the heart and when I continued to play your video again you spoke every thought I was thinking... thank you, you have no idea how much that meant to me

Bro I can't belive that you perceive yourself as weirdoo while your type of art looks so cool and inspiring. Your short film from NY is so chilling.

this video spoke to me, especially the last segment: i’ve wanted to make videos kinda like yours for years, and next week i’m flying across the country away from everything i’ve known to do that (and follow other dreams) and it also took me 3 years to get there. and i’m still scared and insecure over it. but i’m gonna do it. thank you

a very relatable video that expresses your talent so well. thank you for creating and sharing and following your authenticity. sending you lots of love and support 💕

What you are doing by 'exposing' your vulnerability as a human is truly amazing. I feel people like are true motivators and please keep going.

well, i feel like i’m waiting for the right moment to start making artistic videos my hole life. i’m always shy about it and feel kinda like you, it’s very satisfying that even you felt this way, the video turned out so good! i loved it ❤

I've deleted social media and now m binging videos like this, and it's honestly so inspiring.

Love your take on what would you make a video about for 10,000. I've been toying with KZfaq for 5 years and now I feel I have a good way to find my niche. Thank you. Can't wait to see more of your videos