Producing Content
Why is it hard to start?
I’m just starting out. It’s plain uncomfortable to produce content.
On one hand, I don’t have the skills to put together anything half-decent. YET
On the other, I’m supposed to exercise the content-producing muscle but just too embarrassed to share the work.
And when I don’t share — I don’t write. The last time I’d written was the time I shared my second article.
Then I’ve decided to become a Youtuber. Because it’s a better (more forgivable) format of content for a person who had always resisted learning how to write essays…
Since then, I’ve produced ONE video.
My content, delivery, pronunciation, gestures and constant eye rolling (which I was not aware of!).
The Problem
The Problem is I care too much of being criticized.
I kinda knew it…. but not really — until it was made so obvious to me during a recent mushroom trip.
I care about what other may think of me. Logically, I understand how much of a mindfuck this is.
I think that they think — then it shapes (limits) my behaviour which in turn shapes my identity, and my life.
I hate it.
Why? 4 months later I find myself with no content, tons of wasted time, and still the same place in life.
It’s hard for me to admit this.
This is not the first time this happened to me
Amazon seller, blogger, authority website, etc. Always ends the same way. I learn everything about it and then get stuck on the niche selection. Analysis paralysis.
Then I switch to a more exciting idea. And years later I discover there’s a term for this too — the shiny object syndrome: you jump from one exciting idea to the next.
How about passion, motivation, drive? Love?
And I know I’m not the only one struggling with this
“I’m not sure what I’m truly great at / I just don’t know what I want / I’m still finding myself”
I see a few fundamental problems here that are not popular to discuss and even downright uncomfortable to admit:
- Lack of self-esteem and confidence
- Lack of discipline and focus
I can’t give you an easy solution for either one of these. But I will share what I think the path might be.
- For the Lack of self-esteem and confidence — I find it counterproductive to seek the “why” it’s missing.
For example, you can always say “my parents did not raise this way” and
“my spouse / gf/ bf does not support me” “I don’t know how to ..”…
And maybe even you are right about it.
But while the external factors influence and shape us, notice how it’s easy to “outsource” it as an excuse. Doing some deep work and healing is not going to give you the confidence and self-esteem you need to succeed.
I think the real solution lies in asserting yourself through action.
Just Start.
There’s even a subreddit called r/juststart/ How cool is that! GO check it out https://www.reddit.com/r/juststart/
So many examples and motivation!
Which, leads me to our next topic — discipline and focus
2. For the Lack of discipline and focus — I’m sorry, but you have to kick your own ass. You can, and initially maybe even should absorb some content to get motivated…. and more importantly — see what is possible.
A BIG part of many successful stories start with discovering or believing that something great is possible. It’s okay to get a little envious or even fomo.
However, don’t get sucked into the endless black hole of content-as-an-entertainment. You won’t learn every trick to make you successful.
Guess why? The reality always changing and what you’re learning now is going to be quickly outdated or already is.
Learn the principles instead. Learn as you go is a good model in our case. Making mistakes helps you remember the lessons longer.
That was more of a framework.
A more practical advice — learn planning and project management skills
Thanks for reading and see you when I see you (I don’t have writing on my calendar)
The best of luck,
