how youtube changed my life as a 29 yo corporate dropout (& it can change yours too)

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RU-vid changed my life, not when I blew up a few months ago, or when I quit my job to do it full time.
It changed my life, when I posted into the void for 3 years, because it taught me the value of compounding, that numbers are not everything, and it made me feel seen, even as an introvert, in a world plagued by loneliness. It also made me wonder: is forcing myself to work hard the only way to success? What would happen if I simply allowed myself to do things I loved?
I hope this video inspires you to see that even if sometimes doing what you love (RU-vid or otherwise) doesn't look "successful" by the numbers, every bit of effort you put into it is life-changing. Please don't give up. I'm rooting for you:)
xx,
Evelyn
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
01:04 my youtube journey
02:50 numbers don't matter
04:46 being a small youtuber is a superpower
06:45 being vulnerable online as an introvert
09:25 time management
12:41 self compassion
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Hi, I’m Evelyn✨
➭ how old are you? 29 (born in 1994)
➭ where do you live? Guangzhou, China (for now)
➭ what's your MBTI? INFP
➭ what was your job before you quit? consultant/program manager
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on this channel I share my life as a recent corporate drop out, going on a journey of growth and self-discovery to (hopefully) figure out what I want to do, and where I want to be. Grateful to have you here:)
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@CoraZeap 3 месяца назад

girl when you said "i grew up in an environment (*cough asian household) with zero validation" and all you wanted was to be seen and loved, FELT

@namasterri 3 месяца назад

1000000%!!! 🙈

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

When I talked about this for the first time on RU-vid I was like…no one’s gonna relate, but turns out so many of us feel the same😭😭😭 sending so much love💌

@WilliamRandomUploads 3 месяца назад

So true lol 😂

@daniellee1722 3 месяца назад

My Asian mom tries to be supportive god bless her heart but I can tell she worries about me lolll

@deazaty1923 3 месяца назад

😂 I just started my channel even my family didn't know about it. But day by day I just love the proces producing my own video.@@tapiocapress

@poppycalliope 3 месяца назад

Been posting on RU-vid for 5 years now, never blew up or have a huge following but it has changed my life too! I've created this little community that allows me to be creative and share what I love and care about with a few people who are interested. I do consider these few people who support me my friends, I always feel excited to read their comments! I will keep on pouring love and effort to it no matter what. I related to your video so much 💌 So many things you said made me say "yess, that's what I've been thinking" 😂

@annieoo6108 3 месяца назад

your vids have a viral look! I subbed :)

@foodbag312 3 месяца назад

If you can afford to, definitely invest in a better audio setup. From what I see now that's the main thing that will jump your quality from hobbyist to pro.

@poppycalliope 3 месяца назад

@@annieoo6108 thank you very much Annie! 💗

@poppycalliope 3 месяца назад

@@foodbag312 thank you for the tip! I definitely need to invest in a good mic 🎤

@hunterandchavy 3 месяца назад

Your channel looks nice poppy. It looks like you are doing everything right: thumbnails, niche, video editing. You have more than enough supporters. Sending many blessings to you 🙏

@gameslikezone2046 2 месяца назад

Congrats on being recommended on RU-vid - which is how I discovered your video. Work pays off :)

@starothesea 3 месяца назад

i think the worst thing is putting yourself out there only to have an audience that doesn’t really care about you. the magic about youtube or releasing music/art is finding your audience who get you. thank you, i’ve been wanting to start a youtube but i’ve struggled with all the same things

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Yess! The most tricky part about RU-vid (imo) is knowing who your audience is, and how to find them (keywords/title/thumbnail). It took me years to figure out who my audience is (at the beginning I wanted to target everyone - wrong approach!), and I’m still learning. All the best with your journey, and I hope you find your audience too🥰

@alreadywon 3 месяца назад

The outtro with the man sneezing and then awkward bump into a stranger was the cherry on top for this video. Keep it up!

@hunterandchavy 3 месяца назад

😂 that was a weirdo on a bike 🚴? What did you do?

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

haha glad someone else caught it!

@kahmilabrown 3 месяца назад

@@afellowearthling11 14:16

@justrefiloe 2 месяца назад

Lol! Ahhh I loved this part too!!

@EMJean99 25 дней назад

Ahh I loved it!! ❤️😜

@lucylikes 3 месяца назад

"all I ever wanted as a child was to be seen and to be loved" this hit hard for me, I decided around a year ago to finally create my own channel after years of delaying it and this one question was always in my head "why do I even want to do youtube?" and hearing somebody to answer it for me was really liberating, thank you 💖 this video is amazing and you have such beautiful energy, I'm subscribing!

@Krystihollow13 3 месяца назад

omg same!!🥰

@earthyaly 3 месяца назад

hey 29 yr old youtuber dropout introvert club 💛 had to come back & comment after watching the whole video & I seriously could not have related more to every.single.thing. As a small micro teeny tiny channel I feel this so deeply. Especially earning every.single.subscriber! Ugh I loved this so much 😭

@caro.jahdis 2 месяца назад

Amazing 🎉I’m also 29 and will start with RU-vid. Let’s go for it girl.

@hillmare-joyedwards5694 2 месяца назад

@EarthyAly I'm a new sub to your channel. I would love to know how you create all those beautiful thumbnails.

@Joel_Cheong 9 дней назад

@@caro.jahdissame here

@ninjagous 3 месяца назад

This is so relatable for any career that you are passionate about despite not getting immediately in the right position or industry

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

We are playing the long game🫶

@respergu13 3 месяца назад

This channel is a hidden gem, some youtubers prefer to livestream so they don't have to deal with video editing that can be time consuming.

@gastronomee_ 3 месяца назад

fellow young creator here - 800 subs, 2 months old. I dropped out of university + a 6 figure offer because it was draining me and stopping me from doing what I loved - cooking and storytelling. I took a huge gamble and there are days where I question if it’s worth it - but I’m much happier now. Rooting for you and can’t wait to grow tgt.

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

That’s so brave of you! Congrats on choosing a path that makes you happy. I’m rooting for you too:)

@mrs.quills7061 3 месяца назад

This is so true success doesn’t always equate to money and we really are playing the long game.

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

so true!

@Chaseosa 3 месяца назад

I am one of those people that found your channel through the "life without a job" video. I just wanted to give some insights on why I clicked on it. From 2017 to 2023 I was a software developer. I didn't want to sit in front of the computer all day every day building someone else's dreams. So I quit my job to travel and to eventually embrace more of a simple, slow living, hygge, minimalistic, mindfulness, essentialism, stocic, forest bathing, ikigai (a lot, I know, but look them up, they would all be amazing topics for your videos :) ) sort of lifestyle. And that was exactly what your thumbnail and title communicated to me. I didn't have much of a plan, but being able to see and hear about someone who did something similar resonated with me. And I think that might be why it blew up. There's a lot of tech people who dream of quitting their job for a more simple lifestyle, and tbh that niche is open and you fit it perfectly. I, personally, would love to see more of those types of videos. Ones that focus on the benefits of escaping the "rat race" and embracing the small simple things that really make you happy, and not just rushing through "life" so you can work more. Also the how-to and encouragement for others to make that leap of faith like you did. I love the style and aesthetic of your videos and think they really are perfect for this niche.

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the insight! There you’ve done it - seeing something in me that I didn’t even see in myself. I really appreciate it. And I agree - when I chat with my former colleagues almost all of them tell me they wish they could have done the same, but it’s just so hard to escape the rat race. I would love to make more vlogs that explore the struggles, lessons, and ups and downs of being on the other side. All the best on your journey too:)

@priscillayg 2 месяца назад

your comment is inspiring! Im currently a software engineer and dream of one day quitting to focus on my own hobbies and passions. I’m not ready for that yet cause I would like to have some sort of passive income but it’s great to see someone else who felt the same way creating that lifestyle. I hope to someday be doing the same!

@shalqlsm5578 3 месяца назад

Tbh starting youtube has been on my mind for the longest time ever , I always think maybe when I hv a more ineresting life , maybe when I have more aesthetic place , but you made me tear , honesntly All I want it people who share the same idelaogies and relate to my vulnerabilities, You motivate me to start my first ever video thank you for this 🥺❤❤

@willie5611 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing, i am working on being a painter and this calms my anxiety, even if i save up the money to have the freedom of creating and learning i still have this moments of DAMN ! I´m doing the right thing? Will i be enough to survive of my art? And the answer is i dont know, i only know of tomorrow, wake up early study, paint, read and repeat. Learning it takes time to heal too, so thanks for this.❤

@angelu 3 месяца назад

never say never baby!!! YOU WILL REACH 1M dont discredit ur self like that!

@Jacqueline.Hannah 3 месяца назад

Wanted to add this too - but let's all boosting your instead so she sees it :)

@SipOfLatte 3 месяца назад

I see you!!! And the truth is, you make us (me) feel seen. Even as someone who isn't introverted, I still feel so similarly -- maybe it's just the human condition, this desire to feel seen and loved. Thank you for sharing this and staying deeply vulnerable, despite how scary it can be!

@jiwonmoon 3 месяца назад

I love seeing the ordinary days in China in your background :) I've always wanted to visit. I love the message here and hope you'll keep creating! I just started posting on YT again and hope I keep making stuff too.

@srabonbon 3 месяца назад

When u spoke about the validation and seen i teared up cause same. Like personally i been feeling the whole giving up thing because the views i been getting on my shorts are so less.. i see others post similar content as mine and theyre getting so many views and im just very discouraged like what am i doing wrong.. this video hit a home run with the feeling down and wanting validations cause ✨️ childhood trauma ✨️ but i will try not to give up ... this video was recommended to me and you just gained a new subscriber cause girl same 😂

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

You got this!! I still get discouraged by the numbers even now...But, I've learned to remind myself why I love youtube when I do feel discouraged, and that we are playing the long game. That makes it much much easier to keep going. Wishing you all the best on your content journey!

@srabonbon 3 месяца назад

@@tapiocapress thank you! And you're right it is the long game 😪

@AndrewRauch00 2 месяца назад

MY GOSH I AM NOT ALONE :0 !!! I recently stumbled upon your channel and I couldn't believe how relatable your content is to my personal experience. Like you, I found myself trapped in the corporate world (for 14 months), despite it not aligning with my true passion. Your videos about thriving for an enjoyable life and shedding light on the realities of corporate life really resonated with me, especially when you talked about feeling completely drained after work with just enough energy to watch TV. I wanted to reach out and let you know that you are not alone in this struggle. I have actually created a short movie-like video that delves into my own personal journey of those 14 months in corporate, highlighting the highs and lows of the experience. Given how much I felt I was not alone watching your content, I thought you might find it interesting to watch. I genuinely believe that you will be able to empathize with my story and perhaps even find some inspiration in it :) I'm truly excited to be a part of your community and I look forward to supporting your channel going forward. Keep up the amazing work!

@LaosHouse 3 месяца назад

A lot of people always compare themselves with other channels and the number of subscribers they have when they should focus moreso on themselves. love your vibes

@creedandyupi 3 месяца назад

As an introvert creator myself seeing you speaking in public and your mindset really inspires me. I just found your channel today but I will definitely be following your journey.

@jen.eatsntravel 7 дней назад

i saw this vid on my recommended and clicked on it, not realizing i would relate to it so much -- that it made me tear up pretty bad (mainly at the "being vulnerable online as an introvert" section when you talked about "feeling seen, validated, not alone" i've been watching youtube for a while now and i've gradually become more aware of the reason why i gravitate towards youtube and it's because it feels really really good to find people out there who you can relate to

@moonlightfairy444 3 месяца назад

I truly adore this style of filming (btw you're so brave for having such vulnerable conversations alone in public). HUGE respect! Your content is exceptionally quirky and eccentric- your passion and creativity translates so much through your inspiring and encouraging messages. Please keep creating, Evelyn! Your videos rock and are my favorite to watch here ❤:)

@in2wander917 3 месяца назад

Yes quirky that was the word that I was thinking of…it is quirky but in cute good way…it makes me feel that could be me if I was videoing and talking in front of the camera. That in a way she captures your attention with her character 😁. It is very genuine content.

@tastefuleclectic 3 месяца назад

This definitely encouraged me to keep working on bettering the quality of my videos. I just started creating videos three years ago. Oh my goodness I definitely have been looking at the difference between subscribers and videos made on other channels. I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one but I also need to cut that habit before it gets bad. 😅 Thank you for the words of encouragement 🥰

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Haha yeah that is a rabbit hole for sure…congrats on doing what you love for three years - I’m rooting for you🫶

@tastefuleclectic 3 месяца назад

@@tapiocapress Thabk you 🥰

@eyonil2604 4 дня назад

"Find the things that you love to do" 👏👏👏 Very important!

@AmethystBlossom 3 месяца назад

i love what you shared about why you enjoy doing youtube per therapy! thank you for creating the space for community building and for sharing your stories so that we can also feel seen and heard

@ciarahynes95 2 месяца назад

I resonate with this a lot, I work in marketing and know exactly how to market and bring in engagement for brands/companies, it always seems obvious to me, but why is it so hard to apply this for myself? When it comes to my own 'brand' and online image, I question every decision and most of the time it holds me back from being able to share. If anyone has any tips or advice about how to get over this please help a girl out, I know I'll learn as I go what content I'll want to focus on and what I'll want to make but how do I get over the first hurdle.

@tapiocapress 2 месяца назад

I’m just recently learning this so just sharing my thought out loud - very interested to hear from others too. For me it’s about setting a deadline, and working backwards (*Cough* Amazonians out there?) to see what are the things that truly matter that I can fit in that timeline, the end goal being getting a story out that I think is worthy of sharing. This simple mindset enables me to let go of things my mind wants to obsess with, that don’t align with my goal. Otherwise, I get into deep overthinking too, and that leads to ideas dying in my head.

@SABII 2 месяца назад

THIS! I work in marketing too and as someone who's trying to become an online creator, I relate to everything you said above.

@NotMyFault2 2 месяца назад

because you are no longer marketing a product towards brands/companies. You are marketing yourself to individuals and what you can do. And other individuals won't follow the established PC social order in lock-step, like the SJW marketing departments for companies will.

@pearlywong 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your perspectives Evelyn😊! I also took a leap last year and became a full-time RU-vidr myself and tbh a lot of time I feel down because of the numbers but I feel much better after watching this video! Please keep going💪

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

I’m rooting for you!! It’s so hard to actually internalize that numbers don’t matter, but please remember this when you feel discouraged, and remember your love for RU-vid. You got this💪

@nagila6394 3 месяца назад

It’s so nice to see you take it easy on yourself. That’s exactly why I like watching your videos, because it’s a great example of self compassion. I just wish that creators like you got rewarded more instead of only rewarding channels where people do not-so-funny pranks on the street or things that don’t really help anyone feel better in general. I like your videos and I really like your personality :)

@indecisivevlogger 3 месяца назад

Evelyn, I totally resonate with you, very, very, very much. Almost every single video where you share about your thoughts, your life, and progress, I feel you, 100% totally. From the thought process you have before and after quitting your full-time job, to being raised in an Asian household, and can't sit still for long...everything, really. And I guess that's also why I really, really love watching your videos, listening to your experiences. I feel like we resonate so much that I'd pick up the books that you share you're reading. And one bonus point, I'm also an INFP! Haha! I sincerely wish you all the best in your journey :) Hopefully, we will get to know each other someday.

@rigelr5345 3 месяца назад

Oh my goooood thank you so much for sharing the rough times, I have been feeling really discouraged lately, the algorithm hasn't really favoured me much either (to be honest I didn't feed it particularly well either), and I feel like everyone is just like so much faster at getting views and subscribers than me, especially the ones who make it. It's so nice to hear from someone who "made it" but struggled for so long as well. I am 27F and also in tech, I feel so, so miserable. I have nice coworkers and I like data science, but my job is mainly customer support and coding stuff I have no clue about, which is not fun at all. It's extremely stressful, and I feel overwhelmed and anxious every day and I just... I've called in sick for two days in a row now, I just... I just woke up and couldn't do it. I feel so scared that I was just paralyzed like that. I want to quit and do RU-vid and travel a bit :( Lately I've considered if I should quit RU-vid. I just feel so disheartened putting so much work into something and not seeing the results I had hoped for... It's one thing if it's slow but steady growth, but it's just so random. Even if you have a video blow up, it might be the sound of crickets for the next 6 months following that. I just hate how random it is lol... anyway thanks you gave me hope to maybe keep trying for a little more.

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

I totally get the burnout you feel from work…sorry you have to go through that. It really sucks to feel overwhelmed and anxious every day, and I hope you get to heal🤍 yes to giving RU-vid another shot - when I was feeling miserable at work RU-vid gave me a lot of meaning. I hope it helps you feel better too:)

@ClaireandNanami 3 месяца назад

Evelyn, this is inspiring. I tried creating a channel like a decade ago. I made a bunch of videos and I got no views, and barely got a few followers. It was so discouraging because it took me days to make a single video so in the end I gave up, and I regret it to this day. I wish I had kept going. I am planning to try creating a channel again this year.

@LS-zt3xz 3 месяца назад

I found your channel after you had just moved to Beijing, via your apartment search video. It has been so heartening to see you grow while staying authentic to who you are. And I can definitely relate to what you said about the jealousy and comparing yourself with others. I've always dreamed of being a published novelist, but so far haven't found anyone who's willing to take me on. Every rejection of my book feels so personal -- like it's not just a rejection of your work, but of you as a person. And it's so hard not to compare yourself with others who have found more success. I'm looking into CBT in the hope that a structured programme like that can help with the mindset shift. It's so hard!

@shixuans8907 3 месяца назад

Evelyn, I might have been part of those first seven thousand subscribers. I can't quite remember, but I loved your Beijing Diaries series, and I'm glad to see you grow. I hope you will continue to find happiness in the process of creation; I'm wishing you the best

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

omg hi😭 thank you for believing in me when no one (not even myself) did! grateful to have you along this journey🫶

@lostinadmiration 2 месяца назад

This is so beautiful and strongly resonated with me as a small creator and also a corporate dropout (though I gave up my job because of burn out and anxiety rather than believing in my dreams, sad as it is, ugh). Also, maybe it is a bit weird thing to say but it happens so often that going viral is actually not good for long term channel growth. I feel like I had an unintentional viral video early on in my RU-vid journey and I feel like it hurt more than it helped - it created unrealistic expectations (both for myself and my audience) and a lot of the new people who subscribed wanted more of that same topic even though it wasn't the channel's main focus. I feel like building you audience slowly and steadily will be a lot more sustainable

@phoebe2288 3 месяца назад

Please do more videos on weekly vlogs or what I eat in a day ! Those types of videos are super therapeutic ❤

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Thank you🫡

@FonGomez 3 месяца назад

The "feeling seen" bit (7:52) really got to me, but something I've been thinking about lately (also after having one of my videos blow up) is that I don't want people to "see" my work, I want them to "feel" what I do. Maybe this helps you navigate this weird internet space haha it definitely helped me in so many ways. Best from Mexico City!

@kaicastle. 3 месяца назад

Oh my.. this really hits home.. As a fellow introvert, thanks for sharing!

@KSJTRENDS 19 часов назад

Consider yourself seen and validated! You have described so much of what I have felt about starting on RU-vid! Thanks so much!

@MaryanneGubon 2 месяца назад

Stumbled upon your video, and felt like you were talking to me. I've been struggling with making RU-vid videos because video editing is hard on my old laptop, and my phone is on the verge on breaking. But this gave me the motivation and strength to pull myself together and keep going.

@HarrisonHoude 3 месяца назад

I stumbled upon this video and it's reminding me why I made videos back in the day, and why I still post today - regardless of the views or numbers. I stopped posting for a couple years but still post when I feel like I want to, and am in this interesting rediscovery of RU-vid and why I loved it - hoping to find that community feeling I had back in 2010... wow I feel old saying that. Anyways-- all this, thank you for speaking, I felt so comfortable listening to this!

@KALIVireshwara 3 месяца назад

I found your channel a few months ago and watched every single one. Your life in Beijing enchanted me like reading the best book!

@Carbuncle0168 3 месяца назад

looks like Western media Lied about China

@bexiexz 3 месяца назад

i love this!

@cherie4665 3 месяца назад

I just turned 29 this year as well. Thank you for this video. I've been feeling anxious about my career change lately so this video is very much appreciated

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

So glad you can relate! I feel anxious all the time too so this video is as much for you as it is for me. We got this🫶

@xoliswakali15 3 месяца назад

I really enjoy your perspective. I love my career, but I don't feel successful much. You have given me a few points to consider... Thank you ❤️

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Congrats on finding a career you love! That’s a huge step already. I’m rooting for you🫶

@linda_and_tony 3 месяца назад

Your video really spoke to me been doing RU-vid for some time now and it does get disheartening to see somethings you put hours into get little attention. Thank you for the reminder RU-vid has changed my life for the better😊

@the_jays_studio Месяц назад

As a tiny channel - thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing how it feels to be a small channel on RU-vid! Congrats on having another video blow up

@themoodyreaderpodcast 3 месяца назад

Glad the algorithm fed me this video! Started my channel almost 2 years ago at 26 years old, after quitting my job! It has been a great creative outlet and is just plain fun.

@meghnabhave 3 месяца назад

love this and all your vlogs! I have been following you since like 700 followers and I was soooo surprised back then that you didn't have more subscribers! You were a big inspiration to start a RU-vid channel myself. Thank you for posting and please continue to do so!! Another reason to post on social media that I think you'd relate to ------> I recently read somewhere that we all want a romantic partner so they can be a witness to our lives. 7 billion people on the planet, it's easy for your story to get lost. I feel the same way about posting on instagram/RU-vid. Although I am mostly posting in the void, it is a way for me to witness my own life and be proud of it. I don't have a lot of people in my life I can share these kind of emotions with, but I think you'd relate to the sentiment!

@wenyuong_688 3 месяца назад

So glad RU-vid suggested your videos to me! I am never going to be brave enough to quit my job but the thought of living in China long term crosses by mind everytime I visit! Instead, I'll experience it through you :)

@mirandatran 3 месяца назад

thanks for making this, made me feel not alone

@jinreebean 3 месяца назад

Your story resonates so much!! I also quit my job last year and decided to finally try doing YT when the quarter life crisis hit too hard 🥲 Your feelings of being lost with your content/brand are exactly what I've been feeling as of late. Thank you for sharing your journey and also, you are so BRAVE for filming yourself in such a crowded area (I still haven't gotten that level of courage yet 😅)

@PiecesofJody 3 месяца назад

I loved every second of this! I’m happy your video found me. Thanks for your wisdom 💜

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Thank you for joining me here🫶 keep going for your dreams✨

@mipro979 3 месяца назад

Love your visual style, it's so subtle, sophisticated. Also, love the choice of locations, it helps me to imagine how your country feels to the eye (if that makes sense:)

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Hehe yes! I chose those locations very deliberately - thank you for noticing that🫶

@nophima 3 месяца назад

I love your videos and I definitely experienced some of those feelings myself. I saw two channels that started at a similar time as me and blew up, one after 3 and the other after 7 videos. Both have now over 100k subscribers within a span of 3 months and I can't help but feel a little jealous (both channels deserved the attention because the videos were genuinely good).

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Ahh I feel you…it’s so hard to not get distracted by the numbers and compare ourselves to other people. Remember we each have our own path, and we never know what will happen if we let our own efforts compound over time! You got this🫶

@ebifried 3 месяца назад

hii omg my name is evelyn too :P this is so motivating as someone who wants to get better and mroe consistent at making yt vids!

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Hi Evelyn!!!! We got this hehe🫶

@erich7861 3 месяца назад

Im glad that one video gained so much traction because Ive found your channel through it.

@AdventuresWithAlex 2 месяца назад

Girl i felt that intro! I didn't care what happens I wanted to just do it anyway. I would do it as long as it takes / I still enjoy it

@_Luza 3 месяца назад

As a "baby video maker" here, your video really helps, thank you so much ♡    I'm an introvert too and I’m sooo impressed that you can film yourself in public, I wish I could find the courage to do that too one day!   Thank you for the inspiration!

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

had to cut out a looot of awkward parts haha…but I really wanted to get those pretty filming locations for you!! Thanks for being here🫶

@Rachel-hl6gq 6 дней назад

I’ve been wanting to start my own channel for years and this video was so comforting and inspiring! I’m so glad the algorithm brought me here.

@AnrupB 3 месяца назад

Halfway through and want to give you a big hug for getting teary. Asian household childhood over here too, I feel you! I am starting a channel in a year or so (recovering from health issues now), but I love your transparency and courage to be so open. We all want to be seen and heard, but make sure you do not end up relying on external validation too much. Self-love is key, as you know now! And yes, if we met, I know for sure we would be friends haha. I relate to the ADHD and learning to live life from a place of focusing on what we love too...hence, a new chapter to life when I am back in action. Thank you for this video, I will watch it again for some of the wisdom shared here. :)

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

Absolutely…we can only love others as much as we love ourselves. At the end of the day belonging to ourselves is the only way we can truly belong to anywhere. I’m still trying to learn that:) sending love💌

@AnrupB 3 месяца назад

So well said on belonging. Brene Brown? @@tapiocapress

@user-uc2li5hh9s 3 месяца назад

ahhh this video really resonated with me especially when you mentioned that you had struggles focusing as a kid. literally me growing up as well! for work, i'm part of a graduate program and we get rotated every 6 months. i have not found any of the work interesting and meaningful which has resulted in me just doom scrolling during work hours and trying to catch up on work after hours. its so depressing and makes me feel like life is so meaningless :( i thought i was the problem, i thought i was to blame for my lack of focus. can you impart some tips on how to force yourself to focus 😅? i truly wish i could just up and leave this situation but i have a mortgage and my boyfriend wants to buy a house soon which won't be easy if i quit (we live in sydney). i do miss your book reels that you used to post and if they were things you enjoyed posting, i hope you do more of them soon! ❤

@YourEnglishTeacherAbigail 5 дней назад

This video came at the perfect time-- I just started my channel and making videos scratches my brain in a way my corporate jobs never have. It's hard not to obsess over numbers when I know I have a good product. However, I'd be doing this regardless of pay which is a healing antithesis to the crush of modern work culture. And posting once a week or once a month with authenticity is a better call to the creative platform RU-vid once was and can be. "It's difficult to think about present efforts from the perspective of the future". If this doesn't sum up modern culture, I don't know what does! And same as you, I can stay up until 1, 2, or 3am editing and not feel tired. In the office, I could barely make it through a workday. To all my fellow small creators, keep it up!

@gratefultess 3 месяца назад

Thank you for inspiring us ✨😊 I’m also an introvert and I love creating videos especially on my off. I love your editing skills also 🫶🏼 watching from Finland 🇫🇮🤗

@ciaorciara 3 месяца назад

Why does every part of this video resonate with me so much? 😭 Thank you so much for this video :)

@whatnextincomo 3 месяца назад

Your content shows that you are creatively talented. Your use of metaphors and of the English language, is particularly admirable, gentle, natural, unique, honest and calming. With just the right amount of soulfulness, quirkiness, poetry and prettiness.

@NihongobyAmanda 3 месяца назад

I'm so greatful this video popped up in my home feed. You are speaking the truth sis. I really relate to that part about being vulnarble online and lonliness. I feel you!

@tapiocapress 3 месяца назад

I’m forever grateful to RU-vid for making us feel like we are not alone💌

@knorman717 3 месяца назад

This was really encouraging, and I totally appreciate the vulnerability. And self-compassion was life-changing for me, too, so it made me smile when you started talking about that!

@GP3D_Designs 18 дней назад

Is this a video of me or am I watching someone else? I mean, WOW the algorythm is unreal. I got this video pushed to me, among a bunch of similar content for the past few months and this one completely hit the mark. Thank you for being you in your videos, being transparent, being vulnerable.. I know what I have to do, but it's so dang hard to do! Much love from Canada ❤

@najaeriggs 3 месяца назад

youtube is suppose to be this fun site anyone can use, sharing our experiences around the world and more. you're doing a fine job here, you dont have the have a specific pattern or style, i'm here for the person and personality, no stress!

@matthuang21 3 месяца назад

As a small youtuber I really resonate with this video. Comparing my channel to other more (or less) successful youtubers is a recipe for disappointment and disillusionment. Thanks for being so transparent about your experience!

@mclynnbanks 15 дней назад

So happy and excited to have crossed paths with you. Here cheering you on…and yes, we are going through very similar things on this platform and in life. So much love 💕

@dameanvil 9 дней назад

09:10 🔑 RU-vid changed the creator's life even before gaining financial success or a large following. 11:56 🔑 The creator realized that her ability to focus is significantly influenced by her passion for the task at hand. 12:41 🔑 Embracing self-compassion and following her genuine interests led to more meaningful content creation experiences.

@caliiinoel 2 месяца назад

wow. i really needed this. i've been trying to jump off the ledge for yeeeears. my ADHD allows me to hyperfocus on things i love and i just want a space to share them with other people. i have a private snapchat story i vlog on essentially and people keeping up with my life makes me so happy. i overthink and know i won't be perfect at it at the start but i'll learn and get better and can redo videos when i'm better. i don't know why there's such a big mental block but i'm so ready to get it out of the way. thank you for this.

@rafitapro3 23 дня назад

"I'm here, see me, and we' re both not alone"... aaaaaaaaaa I've been wanting to start youtube for soooo long but my need of being perfect in whatever I do is so frustrating (is so stupid actually, I usually search for genuine videos over "perfection", but when I try doing something I can't help putting sm pressure) I loved your video!! You've encouraged me quite a lot and made me feel safe

@mondegoju Месяц назад

Well, I'm not that used to commenting on videos but this one made me think a lot. I'm in my 30's, hopelessly unsatisfied with my full-time job, anxious and miserable about it, and desperately needing to change my life somehow, n to surround myself with people I respect and love. Your words got me thinking about starting my own channel. I think it will be a depressing mess, considering my current mindset, but I think I'll give a try. Thank you for this vídeo, seriously

@OlaDiGeronimo 3 месяца назад

this is so motivating to me!! i stopped being consistent with youtube, but i decided i want to try again. I posted my first video back today and hope to continue no matter what!!

@Crypticzoe 3 месяца назад

I don't usually comment much on videos, but I wanted to take the time to say I just found your video and channel as I've been falling down the RU-vid rabbit hole of these types of videos. I relate heavily to your situation with parents who didn't share the same vision and compassion towards something you hold interest in. I went to college short term and wasn't into it so dropped out (I'm 25 this year.) I've been in and out of jobs for the exact same reasons as you, inability to focus on small details, uninterested, etc. I started streaming more actually and getting into making videos (on a separate channel) and I'm nearly at 300 subs! It's a small start but it means the world knowing I have a small community who constantly watch my videos, leave likes and interact by leaving thoughtful comments. I know I can grow and get that million, and if not, at least 100k. We got this! Thank you for this video, it just pushes me to work harder.

@Jays_Journal 2 месяца назад

Focusing on things I care about is so much easier and I can go for hours when I'm creating content (much harder in my corporate job). Thank you for sharing your story and struggles, Evelyn! I love your content.

@mestiza1988 3 месяца назад

Evelyn I love your channel because I’m also an introvert and I love your calm energy. Everything you do is authentic because you are just being you and it makes your content special. Just be you!

@RoadDestination 3 месяца назад

I didn't make the remark, but I did have a similar thought... Your approach to 'youtube is not for you' from a different angle. Only validation and a sense of being seen doesn't pay the bills. YT seems to like consistency, so if you want to grow a consistent schedule helps. Seeing you skip weeks does shed some doubts. At the same time, YT is full of people succeeding while breaking the 'best practice' rules. If skipping a week every once in a while helps you stay authentic it may be worth it. For the rest, YT doesn't necessarily reward good videos, good videos certainly help, but 'hacking the algorithm' may have a bigger impact on channel growth. I see plenty of channels with crappy content that are, at least short term, very successful.

@hiyalisamargot 7 дней назад

Fellow misfit, hi! To make this video must have been so hard and I fully appreciate all the sweat and tears that must have gone into it. Do not give up. You are doing so great. All the best for you.

@hindikahaniya.stories 3 месяца назад

This video was randomly recommended to me and I'm glad it was! It's carzy to see how many of us are going through the same feelings. Cheers for being brave, vulnerable and loyal to your heart. Onwards and upwards ❤❤

@joyfullencounters 3 месяца назад

i love your intro + thank you for your honesty about struggling posting every week. i feel this ~10 hours plus every week for months haha. but you inspired me to keep posting so keep going!

@withlovebrinicole 2 месяца назад

Your hard work has paid off! This popped up on my feed and I am 29, quit my job :) I can relate!

@freeda_taiyaki 3 месяца назад

Yeyy another video with positive vibe and genuine tips from Evelyn ❤ I totally agree with your points. I’ve been “fighting” this war against perfectionism / chasing after results and figures for some years. It’s never easy but it helps with my mental health as an HSP introvert with short attention span 😂 I really appreciate the fact that you are willing to show us your vulnerabilities. Your channel is like a hidden gem ❤❤ will be here for you so just follow your intuitions and stay healthy😊

@annieoo6108 3 месяца назад

wow, the viewing numbers keep on changing as I type this. Thanks for making your videos. The person who said you should post more than one video after quiting corporate, I think what they really meant is they enjoy your video a lot and hope to see more of them. Just think of it as a matter wording instead of them defaulting you!! love ur videos keep on going!

@Princewilltech 2 месяца назад

Just started a RU-vid channel about my dropshipping journey. Already 76 subscribers in and going and it feels amazing. I’ve always been procrastinating and wanted everything to be perfect before starting, but this time around I literally just wiped my phone out and started recording.

@Salmon_nigiri 3 месяца назад

It feels scary though, I’m afraid to put too much effort into my videos cause it feels like they can never be good enough in the ocean of other videos. But your video feels reassuring and I need to remember to just enjoy what I’m doing…

@evaantoniia Месяц назад

OMG, this "I can focus on things when I care about them" is so me!!

@debgibson5570 3 месяца назад

I found your channel quite a while ago...liked it and subscribed....and then you were gone!!! So glad and welcome back! There are people out there that will enjoy you....keep on being you and let us see you. 😊

@KarinaMiguel1901 3 месяца назад

Love your videos and your energy. I understand that's not easy doing hard work and not getting the recognition expected from it, and that can be descouraging but know that you're making many people enjoy a few minutes of threir day, relax and look at the world with a new perspective. Keep them videos coming, I'll be here watching 🙃

@kerenbanget1 3 месяца назад

i love all the places your visit in this video, keep it coming more, maybe a park, a market, alley, rooftop, stairs, keep showing us the beauty of China.

@AllisonBalanc 3 месяца назад

The Universe moves in frequency. If we stay consistent and stay on the frequency of what we want long enough- we'll reach our goals. We don't get to choose the timing and that is what gets us!! You're doing great girl.💜

@andrewxu 3 месяца назад

Evelyn, I can relate so much. You’ve been such an inspiration to me on my own journey. I was looking forward to more of your vlogs when you took a break recently, and kept checking. But at the same time, I was so happy you were taking time for yourself, and doing this on your own terms. PS. the ending made my day, it was so cute, funny, and genuine at the same time. Continue to be you and be kind to yourself ❤ (PPS. also come from asian family healing from childhood trauma)

@juliajimenez6697 3 месяца назад

I love your videos and I’m so happy to hear about your realization at the end.

@TheJmoneyp 3 месяца назад

at the halfway mark of the video everything you said is spot on for me i feel seen and heard and just letting down what i feel and an outlet is what i like about making YT videos.

@DDTear Месяц назад

Just started my youtube channel as a 29. Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey~

@ArielGonzalez-jz7in 7 дней назад

Don’t stop posting! Please! I just discovered you and love your transparency about yo ur life and content creator journey and income. It’s so nice to see

@julieqiuli9360 4 дня назад

I love this! Still working on videos for my channel, but I feel very inspired and validated that this is something I want to do! The benefits you mentioned about youtube are the ones that I don't see others really talking about, especially with having a small community. Also, props to you for filming on that busy road -- my anxiety just spiked watching people passing by and looking at you LOL

@jemi_ 3 месяца назад

Me right now with nearly 7K subscribers and not a single video getting picked by the algorithm despite my crazy hard work, watching this: thank you for sharing this! I genuinely love youtube as well, and it's not successful yet, but just like you I started doing this full-time without having "made it" yet. I hope one day RU-vid pushes out my content too, but for now I'm just loving the journey and choosing to invest in myself and this life/career path 🥰 I have loved your videos since before you blew up, and I truly hope your success will grow more and more, and you are a true inspiration! 💕