The Linux Cast

Momentum

Added 2021-10-11 17:06:40 +0000 UTC

I've been doing this now for over a year. I've had a lot of fun and I've learned a lot of new things both about how to make videos and about myself.

I think in that year, I have gotten better at making videos. I look back on the earlier stuff, and it seems way worse.

It's hard, however, during slow months -- when views are down and thing seem to have plateaued -- to keep up the positive thoughts on how much better I've gotten or to even think about where I want to go next.

Coming up with topics is hard when your last four videos have under performed. (I'm back to normal now, but that YouTube comments video really made the algorithm hate me for a few videos).

I guess the point is that you have to keep on keepin' on, as they say. I do believe that there will be some days off in my future as I sort out some stuff in my head and try to recharge myself. I've only taken 3 days off in the last 28 days, so I think it's probably a good idea to slow down a bit.

I also think that I'm going to throw in some more tutorial type videos. I've been doing too many rants and rambles lately, and those are all negative content. I think I'll be happier if I throw in some positivity now and then. I don't know how well the tuts will perform, which is the only reason I've kind of stepped away from them. But I think I'll take on the mindset that they'll be good for the channel no matter how well they do on day of publication.

On a brighter note, now that I've depressed the crap out of y'all, the channel is nearly at 5k. Really happy about that. Probably will see it in the next 10 days or so if things keep going as they have been.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

Matt