This was TOTALLY me!! I put it off for so long because I was so afraid of what people would think like "who does she think she is"? But then I heard another content creator say that she was never really bothered with those opinions because the people who had negative things to say were the ones that would always be too afraid to put themselves out there and I thought that was so powerful! Now I wish I had let go of that fear so much sooner, so if you're considering.. JUST DO IT! What's the worst that could happen? :)
@@allthingsself haha hey, I totally felt that way for a while too 🫣😂 but really.. the WORST thing that happens is maybe few people judge you and have something to say about you feel a little embarrassed for a while (chances are they are still giving you views though 👀) and in three months if you decide it wasn’t worth it, they aren’t even going to REMEMBER and everyone will move on. But I think you’d be surprised how many people WANT to support you and just like Erin said… you have no idea what you’re missing out on by not starting!
It hit me last night that if i had been more consistent at any point within my first three years of starting RU-vid I’ve would’ve been 4 to 7 years into having built my RU-vid channel by now. I don’t want to wait another 4-7 years to get consistent with my channel. Most of it is perfectionism and fear
So many of us have those exact sentiments. The most important lesson here is to just start now. I just posted a video about how to start and grow a RU-vid channel this year, and I think it'll be helpful for you. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qWVkLPAZY9U.html
"Maybe you're worried your background isn't aesthetic enough" haha I felt that! I love this video, it has encouraged me & reassured me that I'm on the right track, thank you!!🧡
I started a couple of days ago because I was tired of sitting on that decision and worrying about other people but something changed within me this year and I said to myself i have a story to tell, I have a voice to encourage others to go after their dreams. I’m so glad I did. Go for it girl
Great message. YUP! Analysis Paralysis! I finally punched fear in the face and hit record. I was always making excuses and looking for the perfect moment every time. The perfect environment, the perfect lighting, the perfect budget, I didn't like the way I looked on camera, I didn't like how I sounded, etc., etc., etc. I finally started my RU-vid Channel. I was getting sick of listening to myself make excuses. IAM ENOUGH! I AM GOOD ENOUGH! I AM GREAT! I AM AMAZING! I AM AWESOME! So I did it, and Amazing things will happen. I know this because, through God, all things are possible. For the person reading this. The person watching this video and receiving Erin's messages YOU GOT THIS! Blessings to you all.
Resonates deeply to where I am in life to start my business now. I can’t keep making excuses yet I still have fear. I’m going to step out of my comfort zone this year.
This is me! it hurts to have such potential and multiple gifts but fear of success is got me on a choke hold!!! Starting and finishing i take my time and say I got time but no I really dont.the time is now!!!!
You are attacking me!! I needed to hear this. I’ve been guilty of watching everyone succeed at all the things I want to do for my business .. thank you❤
I finally started AGAIN! we cannot focus on the people we know not watching/supporting. There’s billions of ppl on RU-vid that will help us grow! Thank you for this❤️
I must confess that, I fear I do it and be good at it and I don't know how to handle it. 😭😭😩😩, but I've woken up, and this year I want to be uncomfortable! I've wasted too many years waiting to overcome this fear. But I am just going to JUMP in and hope I learn to swim real fast!
This video was exactly the confirmation I needed to keep going. God has given me so many ideas over the years but I was so scared to fail AND succeed. I recently just went for it and the feedback has been amazing. I absolutely encourage you all to start. It's so scary but it gets easier and easier and before long you're comfortable in that space. My procrastination was induced by fear but I did it through the fear anyway. You can do it! 💖
I have so much fear in starting a channel, want to but I’m so afraid of failing, looking silly, ppl in my town finding it and making fun of me. It’s been 2 years I’ve thought of a cleaning channel but I keep talking myself out of it. I applaud u for getting over the fear and just doing it! So much respect for it. Good luck on all ur ventures! I’m sure u will do awesome!
You are have been a big influence in my life and I have started my business on RU-vid thanks so much for the inspiration and motivation. Who else is starting a channel in 2023?
“What will happen if I don’t do it” is such a gut punch especially when you realize the breakthrough of other people are directly connected to our obedience 😮💨 WHEW! This got me good and together today.
Thank you Erin for this, Last year I decided to start my RU-vid channel after doubting myself for almost two years. To everyone doubting, remember,the best way to begin is to begin
After the first video the pressure rolls off 🫶🏾 everybody let’s keep going ‼️ and to the ones who are hesitating … JUST START love , starting is the hardest part😩
I have been dragging my feet to record my first podcast episode. This video is exactly what I needed. So, Erin, when I record my first podcast episode, I'm dedicating it to you.
Literally was in prayer about my procrastination to start something and BOOM here comes ERIN for the win with the perfect quote in the first 3s! Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS ERIN YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ALL OF US WHO WATCHES YOU! KEEP IT UP YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE! I JUST SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR CHANNEL TODAY! ❤🎉😊
I started to give up on certain goals. Literally just had a moment where everything went silent & then I came across this video. All I can say right now is thank you 🙏🏽
Don't usually comment on videos but I wanted to tell myself that I'm claiming my future self that has the things she wished for and the dreams she wanted. You can start, don't worry, you got this!
I was so afraid to post video of myself on RU-vid, since I’m not into social media. What I have learned is I love creating videos because it’s satisfies my creative hunger. I have a long way to go, but I’m enjoying the process.
I been wanting to be fit and lose weight and wasn’t showing up as the woman that is committed to weight loss. I was hating myself and putting myself last. And took the initiative to meal prep and put in containers and track calories and I had bought treadmill and stationary bike and wasn’t taking advantage of having them I started committing to 20 min a day working out. And doing skincare and putting out clothes night before and nightly showers. Eventually I want to do videos for TikTok or reels or RU-vid. And back to acting lessons. Starting is the hardest part and keeping it up is the easy part. Thank you for this video. And spending less time on social media escaping my crappy life and doing something productive to better my life and be productive and be happy and grateful.
Yes! This was me when I started my writing business. I was terrified, but then I had to ask myself of what I was scared of more. Not starting or starting? So glad I didn't let fear win.
Your spirit was rumbling with this one! I have been dealing with fear and feeling like I'm not as capable as my clients would like me to be. Or that I am not capable of achieving my goals I have set because I'm not "enough" and God really spoke through your words Erin. He put in my heart "why are you doubting when I created you? Do you think I have messed up in creating you? That I didn't create you to be a capable woman and to be successful?" Got doesn't make mess ups! And he certainly doesn't make us to be incapable of what it is he's called us to do. The faith department in my life needs to be strengthened. Love you Erin. You're the best!
This is so true, I’ve put it off for years and years but something changed this year. God was telling me to show my story and have a voice to encourage others. All I know is a year from now, 2 yrs from now I’m not gonna be in the same place. I started a couple of days ago so yay me.
This is me right now. I’ve always wanted to speak publicly on any social media platform at all but all I’ve thought of is, ‘what if I’m judged?’’I don’t have the right aesthetics’, etc. I just started posting on my stories on IG and will be posting on my main page soon. I hope for the best because I really have so much to share when it comes to personal development and growing into the woman you want to be even when you’re in a confused place in life now. If you’re reading this, let’s all start doing what makes us afraid because I’m pretty sure it’s all in our heads. And oh, you could follow this channel. I’m sure I’ll get around to start my RU-vid channel sooner than later 🥰.
I started my channel 3 weeks ago. I am only at 60 subscribers . I was inspired by the current state of unemployment in my country South Africa. I received my degree in 2016 but have been unemployed since then. I am looking for alternative ways to create income. This video is an inspiration to push harder. We all have different reasons why we start our channels. Let's grow ❤❤❤❤
I got up this morning and this same topic was on my mind and god must have thrown your video into my feed as I was creating my video vision board with all of my hopes and dreams attached to it. God works in mysterious ways and i am praying he keeps my mind afloat to begin this new chapter in my life after loosing everything and hopefully this is financially available to be pushed into a new chapter and out of my fear of starting over and at 53 years old, its finally my time.
This really hit home for me. I started my channel a while ago and have not been consistent. Every year I proclaim that I'm going to do it despite the fear of who's going to watch, my channel won't grow, nobody wants to see me, etc. I have no excuse. I have all the equipment I need and the crazy thing is I keep buying stuff and it just sits. It's been so long since I did a video I forgot how to do a thumbnail, edit and more. Thanks for the motivation.
You can do it, Kerri. The decision to put myself out there despite my own fears is the fear of burying my God - given talents and regret one day with the "what ifs". You can do it 👍🏽
Like many others, I've also allowed fear to slow my drive in getting my butt in gear with doing what I need to do. Whether it be fear of criticism, failure, etc. Your first thought is the best one. "What if I don't do it, then what? I have been trying to push my self in thinking the same way for a while now. People have a lot of potential in them selves. We all need to find the courage to maximize that potential.
omg. I used to watch you early beginning last year but stopped because I binged watched all your videos already and forgot I was waiting 😩😩 life hasn’t been the same. here goes another year 😭 i’m keeping you close this time 😭
Thank you for posting this video! I am starting my journey now! I am so glad to watch a woman of color talking about RU-vid and how to start. I am so glad I found you! Thank you for being you!
Thank you so much I have been watching your RU-vid and I decided to start mine, I posted one today thanks to you it took me a couple of months to get the courage . Anyone starting RU-vid may you be successful
I Was so scared and shy, I decided to create a channel with content that doesnt require me to show my face. I am waiting and see how things will go. Thank you Erin.
Gotta practice what I preach! Lol! But in reality - I set a goal, made a plan, and I'm executing to the best of my ability. I'm glad you're enjoying these videos Kai!
Wow, I had no idea just how much I needed this. I've been letting my fear prevent me from taking action for a year now. I love your message and your faith!
Thank you for this. I have been fearful of posting my first video because of my own personal fears. I prayed for this message. Know that you gave me the courage to get out of my own way. Watch out for me because it will be up tomorrow🙏🏼☺️
I’m glad this video popped up on my suggestions. This is me. I’ve had my channel since 2012 with the goal of starting a channel. I never did. I just recently posted two videos no clue what I’m doing. I don’t know what I want to do with the channel I feel stuck in place. Fear has consumed a lot of areas in my life and I’m ready to let that go. Very inspiring video. Thank you
I logged on to your channel tonight just to see what you’ve been up to and I needed to hear this… I am older and the time limitations in my life are no longer due to a job and three teenagers. It’s due to medical issues and family responsibilities now that I’m a grandma and I have an older mother and, my big fear is that I’m going to get started and like my norm is to have to deal with something for like a week and then sometimes the second week so I’m afraid that if I get started and then I have to stop for a couple weeks it’s going to throw everything off. But all of you guys keep saying just start. I just don’t want put all the time Getting started and have to take a mandatory two or three weeks off and then lose whatever momentum, but it sounds like if I don’t start, I’ll never know? Thank you for this. And I also appreciate that you openly share your face because that’s what I want to do on my channel as well.❤
This video is so spot on. Thanks for your patience and love and guidance. I really appreciate your help. Your points have sparked me to create more. Keep blossoming 🌸
i really love this i am now at the state where im tired of working for everyone else and ive always had my own dreams and plans and interests but that anxiety that fear of not going anywhere with it is what really holds me back and even thoe i know this it still has time to take over i have about 4 incomes i could be building on but ive never truly invested on myself the time and money i really wanna start taking the risks for 2023 !!!i know i can i can inspire in the future the experience it had took me to get to where i am manifesting. Lord im 21! by 25 I plan to succeed and at least be in proccessd of everything i plan to build for myself.
The kicker for me is - I'm not scared to start, I'm ready to jump off the entrepreneur cliff but it's the financial part. Some stuff is no longer obtainable due to the financial restraints of our economy today. But you know what, I said NO, that fear is temporary because 2023 is it ✨ because if I don't shoot for it then I'll constantly think about what if I didn't do it. Love this video ❤
Amazing video! I felt the same procrastination and analysis paralysis for years before I decided to make videos again. Even though my videos still aren’t as good as I would like them to be, just getting started felt so good and I hope will help me eventually learn how to make higher quality videos like you do. I also loved the points on avoiding limiting beliefs and acting as if you already are. Thank you!!
I was suppose to start last week, then week before, then I research and research! I’m just gonna do it! I recorded videos and ditched them because of aesthetics! I’m over it!
I had a breakthrough fall of last year and I think that anxiety about how to continue advancing is becoming a hindrance. This year I want to do what I want in the exact moment I feel like doing it, no forgetting or hesitation. Producing, song writing, dancing, photography, makeup, fashion, drawing and videography are not only my passions but they are largely therapeutic. Originally I didn't feel like I was juggling it was fun, I think societal pressure to do just one thing and stick with it weighed my down. This video kept catching my eye as I was scrolling and I know it is a sign to throw caution into the wind. (hopefully I am not oversharing)
Yep that's me. I was planning on starting my online beauty business 2 years ago. I'm just keep putting it off saying I need to learn this and that about starting my business. Now I'm still saying the same thing but I will overcome my fear and start this year in 2023....🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
You’re speaking directly to me! I’ve put it off and procrastinated for so long. But here lately, I’ve gotten out of my comfort zone and it’s been amazing. 🙌🏾🙏🏾🧡
I'm so happy that I came across this video, while I was not looking for it, it was truly speaking to me, I have dreams and ideas, but to start I have so much fear and doubt, but I'm no longer going to fear, I'm just going to just right in to it and learn along the way, thank you so much for this wonderful video, it will truly change many people's lives 🙏❤️.
Congratulations!! and thank you! thats me today ! i want to start my youtube channel today and holding off! Now I am just going to do it!! thank you xxx
So many times said but you explained it so well✨ Thank you, I’ve been struggling to “start” because I feel there’s so many directions, then don’t know which direction, then I get anxious thinking about how out our comfort I would be cuz of social media I love art, singing, and movement but it gets overwhelming trying to “mix” them & rush it cuz I feel like I’m running out of time.
I really needed to hear this. This vlog is TedTalk worthy. You really captivated me because I can relate to what you said, especially about allowing fear to stop me from getting started for years while watching other people accomplishing their dreams and goals. I need to build that momentum with small steps and truly get out of my comfort zone and take action. You are right on point and I truly appreciate you being transparent and speaking the truth in love. Thank you so much. 😊
I’m already so happy I found your Channel!! You popped up in my feed…I hit play then subscribed as soon as you opened your mouth! Believe it or not…your MICROPHONE was what attracted me😅! Your voice too, I’m sure but the video just sounds pleasant to my ears ❤
This video has me out a lot because fear has been controlling me for too long. I’m opening a salon suite doing waxing in Houston. I relocated from NJ and another fear of mine was starting over but I’m just going to go for it. Ty again for these amazing videos.
Can you do a video about how much you pay someone and when to know when you should hire someone and when you need someone ? Also what type of people you need to build a team for your brand whether it’s for RU-vid or a company
I’ve been wanting to start a company but I’ve had major anxiety over it. Mostly with my box designs, money, and legalities. Thank you for your video. Vids like this help a lot.
