The Big Social Media Shift Nobody Notices

heyDominik
6 Mar 202419:50

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the impending 'creator crash' and the need for content creators to adapt to changing viewer preferences. It criticizes overly-produced, formulaic content and calls for a return to more authentic, personality-driven videos that foster genuine connections with the audience. The speaker encourages finding one's unique 'unfair advantage,' creating content true to personal interests, and embracing vulnerability and honesty. While algorithms still favor validated content, the focus should be on differentiation and building trust through rawness and relatability. Ultimately, the video aims to equip creators with strategies to thrive amidst the shifting social media landscape.

Takeaways

  • 😐 The creator argues that people are getting tired of overly-edited videos lacking real substance on social media.
  • 🔄 There is a shift back towards more authentic, raw and personality-driven content (social media 3.0).
  • 🧐 Viewers struggle to form connections with heavily-edited videos that don't show the creator's face/personality.
  • 👁 Algorithms seem to be favoring more genuine content over videos optimized purely for retention.
  • ⚠️ Creators risk falling into the trap of formulaically replicating content that gets views rather than being unique.
  • 🔑 To stand out, creators should find their 'unfair advantage' - what makes them memorable and different.
  • 💯 Real expertise, documenting the journey transparently, and showing personality are advised over faking it.
  • 🤳 Smaller creators may have a trust advantage over big influencers who are seen as inauthentic/shilling products.
  • ⚖️ Balance creating unique, authentic content with some videos that follow proven formulas to appease algorithms.
  • 💸 Significant income can be made with a relatively small but loyal audience by being genuine and trustworthy.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic being discussed in the video script?

    -The script discusses the ongoing changes in the content creation landscape, particularly in social media. It warns creators about a potential 'creator crash' if they don't adapt to these changes and provides insights on how to create memorable and future-proof content.

  • What are the key points made about the evolution of social media?

    -The script highlights that social media has evolved from its initial phase (Social Media 1.0) where it was about being social and sharing real, uncurated content, to the current phase (Social Media 2.0) where creators flood the scene with over-produced and over-edited content. It suggests that people are becoming tired of this style and that a shift back to more authentic and real content (Social Media 3.0) is happening.

  • What does the script suggest is the reason for people getting tired of over-edited content?

    -According to the script, people are developing a 'content shield' or 'bullshit radar' against over-edited content because it often lacks actual substance and is overcompensating for the lack of meaningful content. It also mentions that the rise of AI makes it harder to distinguish what's real or not, contributing to this fatigue.

  • What are some examples of creators mentioned who are doing well with more authentic content?

    -The script cites examples like a reaction video that got 1.2 million views in 24 hours by being memorable and future-proof, and James Smith, a fitness creator who is crushing it with real, honest content without excessive editing.

  • What advice does the script provide for creators to adapt and succeed in the changing landscape?

    -The script advises creators to find their 'unfair advantage' or unique selling point, create content that they personally would like to see, and allow their personality and authenticity to shine through without overcompensating with excessive editing. It also suggests being open about their journey and experiences, even if they are still learning.

  • What role does the script suggest excessive editing and retention editing play in the current content creation landscape?

    -The script argues that excessive editing and retention editing (frequent cuts, graphics, captions, etc.) are being overused by creators in an attempt to capture attention, but this approach often lacks substance and is becoming less effective as people develop a 'bullshit radar' against it.

  • How does the script compare the trust and credibility of small vs. large creators?

    -The script suggests that smaller, emerging creators may have an advantage in building trust and credibility with their audience, as people may perceive them as being more authentic and having less incentive to 'bullshit' or overhype products or services compared to larger, established creators who may have more sponsorships and financial interests.

  • What is the 'viral hooks database' mentioned in the script?

    -The script briefly mentions a 'viral hooks database' created by the speaker, which is a tool that tracks and analyzes viral and outlier videos on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. It helps identify what content is resonating and why, and can be filtered by niche, triggers, and other factors.

  • What is the significance of the phrase '10K' mentioned towards the end of the script?

    -The script invites viewers to comment '10K' on the video, promising to make a follow-up video explaining how to make money with a small audience of less than 10,000 followers, contrary to the perception that a large following is necessary for financial success as a creator.

  • What is the overall message or call to action for creators from the script?

    -The overall message and call to action for creators is to embrace authenticity, find their unique voice and advantage, create content that resonates with themselves and their audience, and not feel the need to overcompensate or conform to the excessive editing trends. The script encourages creators to focus on building a lasting and memorable presence, even if it means sacrificing short-term engagement initially.

Outlines

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🌍 The Brewing Change in Content Creation

This paragraph discusses the impending shift in content creation, warning creators to adapt to the changes or risk getting left behind. It highlights the notion of a 'creator crash' and the growing dissatisfaction with boring, overproduced content. The speaker suggests that even content that was considered amazing just a few months ago is now perceived as dull. The paragraph sets the stage for exploring a new approach to content creation that doesn't rely on viral content.

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🔄 The Cycle of Social Media and the Return to Authenticity

This paragraph delves into the evolution of social media, tracing its roots from the early days of sharing unfiltered content and fostering genuine connections, to the current landscape of overproduced and formulaic content driven by retention metrics. The speaker discusses the emergence of a new phase, 'Social Media 3.0,' where authenticity and realness are regaining prominence. The paragraph also touches on the potential impact of AI on content creation and the growing skepticism surrounding overly edited, inauthentic content.

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🚀 Strategies for Standing Out and Building a Lasting Brand

This paragraph provides actionable strategies for creators to differentiate themselves and build a lasting brand. It emphasizes the importance of finding one's 'unfair advantage' – a unique trait or experience that sets them apart. The speaker encourages creators to identify gaps in their industry and create content they would personally want to see. The paragraph also discusses the value of authenticity, storytelling, and embracing the journey, even if it means sacrificing short-term gains. Additionally, it touches on the advantage smaller creators may have in building trust and credibility with their audience.

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🔑 Embracing Authenticity and Fostering Genuine Connections

The final paragraph reinforces the importance of authenticity in content creation and building genuine connections with the audience. The speaker advises creators to avoid overcompensating for lack of knowledge or experience through excessive editing or fabrication. Instead, they should embrace their unique personalities and perspectives, even if it means initially sacrificing views and engagement. The paragraph also suggests striking a balance by occasionally creating content that aligns with algorithmic preferences while primarily focusing on setting oneself apart as someone authentic and relatable. Lastly, the speaker offers insights into monetizing with a small audience and promises a future video on the topic.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Content creation

The act of creating digital media content such as videos, images, or written material for online platforms. The video discusses the evolving landscape of content creation and strategies for creators to adapt and stay relevant. It highlights how content creation has shifted from sharing raw, authentic moments to an overly-produced style focused on retention editing and capturing attention.

💡Retention editing

A video editing technique that involves frequent cuts, zooms, graphics overlays, and other effects aimed at maintaining the viewer's attention span. The video critiques this style, suggesting that it has become overused and that audiences are growing tired of it, as it often compensates for a lack of substance in the content itself.

💡Authenticity

Being genuine, real, and true to oneself in content creation. The video advocates for creators to embrace authenticity, showcase their unique personalities, and move away from the formulaic, over-edited content that has become prevalent. It suggests that audiences are seeking more authentic and relatable content from creators.

💡Audience connection

Building a genuine connection and rapport with one's audience through content. The video emphasizes the importance of forming a bond with viewers, allowing them to feel like they are on the same level as the creator. This connection can foster trust, engagement, and loyalty, which are crucial for long-term success as a content creator.

💡Social media evolution

The video discusses the evolution of social media, from its early days as a platform for sharing raw, unfiltered moments (referred to as "social media 1.0") to the current landscape of overly-produced content aimed at capturing attention ("social media 2.0"). It suggests a shift towards a new era ("social media 3.0") where authenticity and connection with audiences will be key.

💡Unfair advantage

A unique quality, skill, or experience that sets a creator apart from others in their field. The video encourages creators to identify and leverage their "unfair advantage" to build a memorable personal brand and create content that stands out from the crowd. Examples given include having a unique personality, storytelling ability, or life experience.

💡Content monetization

The process of generating revenue from one's content creation efforts. The video suggests that creators with smaller audiences can still be financially successful by fostering trust and authenticity with their followers, which can lead to opportunities for brand deals, product sales, or course offerings.

💡AI and deepfakes

The video briefly touches on the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology on content creation. It expresses concern about the ability to manipulate or create fake videos indistinguishable from reality, which could erode trust in online content.

💡Audience trust

Building and maintaining the trust of one's audience. The video emphasizes the importance of trust, suggesting that audiences are becoming more skeptical of overly-produced or sponsored content from larger creators. It encourages creators to be transparent, authentic, and trustworthy in order to build a loyal following.

💡Creator burnout

The phenomenon of content creators experiencing burnout or fatigue due to the pressure of constantly producing content and maintaining engagement. The video warns creators about falling into the trap of solely chasing views and algorithm-friendly content, which can lead to burnout and a loss of authenticity.

Highlights

The content creation landscape is changing, and creators need to adapt to avoid being left behind.

Social media is transitioning back to its roots, where content felt more real and social, as opposed to overly curated and produced.

Overly edited and retention-optimized content is becoming less engaging, as audiences are developing a 'bullshit radar' for lack of substance.

Algorithms are starting to prioritize authentic, raw content over formulaic, overly produced videos.

Memorable content often features the creator's personality and unique perspective, rather than generic, copy-cat content.

Successful creators have something to offer beyond just content, such as experience or a unique advantage.

Creators should find and leverage their 'unfair advantage' to build a memorable personal brand.

Authenticity and being an 'open book' can be an advantage, especially for smaller creators looking to build trust.

Audiences are more likely to trust smaller creators without sponsorships for honest product reviews.

Creators should strive to be authentic and show their personality, rather than overcompensating with excessive editing.

It's okay to create similar content occasionally, but the focus should be on setting oneself apart and building a unique identity.

Short-term engagement may suffer, but building an authentic brand will pay off in the long run.

Small audiences can still be highly profitable if the creator has built trust and authenticity.

The speaker promises to share a process for making money with a small audience in a future video.

The speaker recommends watching the next video to see the change in action and learn how to implement the concepts.

Transcripts

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If you're a content creator, you might not

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be aware that right now, we're basically right

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here.

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And if you didn't notice it by now,

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something's brewing.

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And if you don't adapt to the changes,

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you might be right here all the way

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down, by the way, if you don't see

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it, very fast, faster than you might realize.

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Talking about some sort of creator crash or

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whatever you might want to call it.

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And we've talked about the issues leading up

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to this, right?

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My last video, spoiler alert, people are just

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becoming sick of your boring content, which by

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the way, used to be just amazing content.

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Well, well, that's the amazing line.

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Content just five months ago, and right now

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we're going down with the ship, or you're

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actually going down with the ship, if you

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don't adapt to this whole thing.

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And if you ask me, a lot of

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creators right now are on this wrong path

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without even realizing, because they don't zoom out

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and see the big picture.

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So let me show you basically a plan

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on not only how to not be one

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of these boring lemmings, but I actually want

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to show you another side of the coin,

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one where you don't need to have viral

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content at all in order to make a

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good living and to set yourself up to

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be a creator five years from now still.

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Doing things sort of your own way.

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The first thing I want you to understand

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is that in my opinion, we're coming back

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to what I would call social media 3

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.0, where the rules maybe even come a

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little bit back to the roots.

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And it actually makes a lot of sense

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if you think about it.

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And the beginning stages, right?

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When social media just started out, we basically

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shared everything.

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Remember those MySpace bulletins?

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Basically every day you filled out some questions

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about yourself or some random fact about you.

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We shared everything, right?

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We uploaded folders of pictures each weekend to

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already Facebook even, totally uncurated photos by the

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way, saved the pictures of the last weekend

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every week.

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And everything just felt a lot more real

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if you know what I mean, right?

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Thinking back actually, it kind of feels like

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it was this nice party just going on

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all the time sort of in the background,

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except for when I got myself a virtual

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girlfriend from Germany in one of these chat

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rooms, if you remember any of these, just

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basically random chatting up random people.

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We're not gonna comment on that.

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Now, the main thing I actually want you

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to remember is, back then it was all

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about being social, the whole thing.

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Like I said, right, if you remember, we

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chatted up random people up from across the

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world, some of which I'm, by the way,

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still friends with.

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It's kind of weird if you think about

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it. And also social media 1.0 basically was

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never really about showing off or even comparing

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yourself or trying to sell somebody something.

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Then all of a sudden, I don't really

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exactly know what happened.

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Social media basically evolved and became what we

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have right now, right?

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A lot of creators flooding the scene with

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content, which by the way is not a

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bad thing.

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It just made it to sound like it

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was a bad thing.

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It's actually not, it's actually good.

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But I would say over the past year

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or so, I personally have started to notice

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this shift to basically overproduce everything, whether it's

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long-form content, also short-form content, probably

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as a form of overcompensation, basically the small

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dicks of social media, if you think about

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it.

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Retention editing, right?

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I'm sure you've heard this before a lot

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of the time.

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Retention editing is the name of the game,

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is what everybody says.

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Basically, you're gonna have to have a cut,

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a zoom, a graphic overlay.

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Every second, probably unless that cut out every

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breath that you have in space between words,

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because yeah, we just have to compete with

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attention.

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That's what they all say, because attention spans

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are becoming shorter and shorter, which by the

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way, I believe to be complete nonsense, right?

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I mean, just look at the Netflix stats

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or movies.

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Why would they become longer and longer, right?

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The Irishman.

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And why, by the way, do you lock

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yourself at home from time to time, binging

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friends for the 17th time, all within one

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session, right?

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Obviously, it's not about attention spans, if you

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really think about it, but still, suddenly on

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Instagram and TikTok, they all tell you to

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cut out everything because people just don't have

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attention anymore.

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Bullshit.

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Let me get into it.

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Now, I give you that.

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These over-edited videos look very good, very

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professional even, but it feels like people are

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just getting tired of them, right, for multiple

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reasons.

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And one of them is the reason why

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some short-form creators who have millions of

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views struggle to keep up financially while others

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have, let's say, all right, views and just

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brush it, right, with the money part.

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Actually, let's do a thought experiment together.

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Take out your phone and just open any

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type of short-form feed, doesn't matter whether

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it's Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, but open your

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short feet and just watch the next five

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videos, right?

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You can pause the video right now.

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I will still be here.

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And now, just please tell me how many

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faces or names of creators you actually remember

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right now from this session that just happened

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less than a minute ago.

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If you remember any of them, just let

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me know who you remember and maybe even

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why you remember them, because maybe we can

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figure something out together here.

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But to be honest, I'm sure mostly you

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didn't remember anybody.

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For example, this one right here, it looks

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amazing visually, but don't you kind of feel

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like they're trying to hide something, right?

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Whenever you see a video like this with

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these, you know what I mean, right?

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I've actually had lengthy discussions with my clients

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in my creator mentorship program where we basically

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all have come to the conclusion that people

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just have started to build this sort of

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content shield slash bullshit radar in a way

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when it comes to this retention editing, basically.

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And in my opinion, this is the reason

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why people are starting to get tired of

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this style, simply because every fool can make

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a boring video look good now, right?

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It doesn't matter if it's factually wrong even

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or not.

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I think people are slowly starting to understand

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subconsciously that this type of editing style and

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basic content style is actually nothing more than

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overcompensating for their lack of actual substance, lack

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of content, actually, if you will.

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Plus the other thing, obviously, which just still

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freaks me out, the whole AI thing.

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We can't really tell what's real or not

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anymore.

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And we're just getting started.

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The other day, by the way, I saw

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this video of a drone seemingly following an

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F1 car.

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Took me a while to actually figure out

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whether it was real or not.

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At first I thought it's for sure not

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real. It's gotta be fake.

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Then it turns out it was real.

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To be honest, at this point, I'm still

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not entirely sure if it's a real thing

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or not.

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And that's just the crazy thing about it,

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right? I don't even wanna think of what will

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happen in a year or two.

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Most likely everything will be completely different, but

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probably they're gonna have to shut down AI

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video on social media or not.

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I don't know.

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I really don't know.

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It's just, if you think about it, it's

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crazy.

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The other thing, by the way, I've also

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noticed is that in videos where there's all

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these elements flying around, right?

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Like I said, and the captions, basically the

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subtitles, are basically right at the center to

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capture people's attention like everybody says to do.

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But in these kinds of videos, we don't

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even look at the creator in the face

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and the eye anymore, right?

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Which means we don't really form any type

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of bot with them.

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We don't remember them, right?

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Coming back to her little experiment right there.

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And if you don't remember the creator, there's

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nothing to come back to because it's just

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content.

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Just another piece of content without anything to

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attach me, attach my interests or whatever it

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is to it, right?

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Here's another interesting thing I've started to notice

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over the past month or two.

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With all of these kind of strange things

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happening, it seems like algorithms somehow now just

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don't look at the hard facts anymore, AKA

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retention, having as much retention as possible, stuff

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like this.

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And they somehow, I don't know how to

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be honest, but it seems like they somehow

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figure out whether your content is actually any

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good or not on a in-between level.

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Like I said, I have no idea how

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to actually do it.

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Obviously, most likely it's AI, like the robots

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taking over, but also less and less of

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these hype style, retention editing, even copycat sort

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of boring, same old type of videos are

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being shared on the for you pages, right?

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On whatever platform.

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I can clearly see it in my viral

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hooks database, which is by the way, something

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I didn't really mention at all that I

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have that.

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But basically I have created a database, which

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is updated daily with outlier slash viral videos,

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mostly on Instagram and TikTok.

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So short-form videos to help you with

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understanding what's going on in the platform as

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a whole, but also you can filter it

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with different niches, triggers, and just get the

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whole information in about why something blows up

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or not.

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Yeah, we've been using this tool internally for

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a while, basically for content research and seeing

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what's hot right now or not.

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And you can actually check this out for

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free.

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Basic version is actually free down below.

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I made it.

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So could have some errors, but please check

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it out.

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Give it a try.

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Like I said, basic version is free.

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Now in this database, I have lately started

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to notice more and more sort of raw

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and real type of videos being pushed out.

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And the old style, if you will, usually

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has a lot, still gets pushed out, obviously,

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because it's not like it's hard cut, but

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we can notice it in our data that

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also this old sort of style clearly has

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a lot less people engaging with it, right?

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Comments, everything.

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And to me, it seems like people prefer

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the, I'm on the same level as you,

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I'm just a creator and we're in the

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same boat type of content as opposed to

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look at me, right?

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I'm the influencer, preach, preach, preach.

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That's how it used to be, think about

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it. Now here's where a lot of us fall

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into what I would call the creator trap,

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right? Me included, by the way, because initially, of

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course, we need views.

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We need to get the algorithms to notice

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our content.

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And if you've watched any of my previous

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videos, you kind of know that similar content,

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similar styles, even similar same text, same hooks

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just gets pushed out more on average.

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And that's the fastest way to blow up

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on any platform.

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Hence, by the way, why I have this

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viral video database to help you blow up

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as fast as possible, but it comes with

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a caveat.

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So let's say you have this one strategy,

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you see your account starts to grow faster

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and faster and the stats are growing and

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everything just feels amazing at the beginning, especially

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if you just see the rush of excitement

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of growing and getting views and followers.

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Until you notice that whenever you slightly deviate

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from that very straight formula that you kind

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of have trained the algorithm on, your views

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will be down a lot.

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And naturally what everybody's gonna do in this

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case is go back and create more of

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the same type of formulaic videos because they

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just can't stand to have slightly less views

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or a lot less views than this one

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or a few pillars that usually work.

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And then at some point, the attention that

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used to be on this very straight formulaic

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content that you created will have shifted and

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you have no idea where it's gone.

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Because you were just focusing on copying what

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works in a way and it didn't really

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set yourself apart from anybody.

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So people are not really actively coming back

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to search for your opinion on a certain

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topic or whatever it is.

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And then the other natural thing is that

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you see your overall view baseline and reach

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baseline just drop and you're gonna freak out.

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Lots, it happens quite a lot.

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So here's what I think you should do

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if that is your case or if you

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don't even wanna fall into that trap.

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I don't know about you, but just basically

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think about yourself.

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I love to follow people and I'm interested

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in people who actually have something unique about

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their content.

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Something that makes them stand out just a

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tiny bit from this same old white noise,

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if remember.

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And standing out in that case could be

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literally anything from showing a little bit more

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of your personality which is by the way,

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the number one thing that gets crushed by

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retention editing or it could be as simple

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as daring to actually allowing yourself to create

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something that's just a little bit different or

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maybe even quite the opposite that everybody else

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does.

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Let me give you a few examples.

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This video right here, amazing video by the

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way, one of the best videos in my

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opinion, got 1.2 million views within basically

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24 hours.

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And in my opinion, if you take a

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look at this, if you part of his

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target audience, this is what memorable future-proof

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short firm content looks like.

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And this whole thing just works really well

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because essentially, if you think about it, it's

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just a plain old reaction video.

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So basically something that you could just copy

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just a hundred times better.

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It's not just copying the others doing exactly

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the same but instead it's, he's very smart

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about it, copying the essence of why people

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are interested in similar videos and then just

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making it his own way.

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I'm gonna show you in a second how

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to do that yourself in your own content.

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Or another example, probably seen him, James Smith,

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who's totally crushing it right now with fitness

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content, right?

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Basically the industry where people just copy each

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other left and right and you can't distinguish

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between his fitness creator A, fitness creator B

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and he's just basically doing it totally the

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opposite way.

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And if I had to put a label

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on it, I would say just real authentic,

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honest content, right?

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There's no retention editing in the traditional sense,

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still is in some other sense but there's

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no crazy cuts left or right and elements

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flying through and stuff like this.

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And also if you take a closer look,

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by the way, the captions are not in

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your face type of thing, right?

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Right at the center, very big.

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They don't distract from actually looking into his

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eyes, right into his face or wherever you

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look.

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But the captions are actually more like actual

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captions just on the side, just small kind

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of, you know if you see them, you

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see them, if not, you don't.

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And some videos don't even have captions in

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them like this one with 3 million views,

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which makes me think and I'm almost sure

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probably we don't even need captions anymore and

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it's my prediction that in one year we're

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gonna look at these videos with the captions

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just pop it in the center of the

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frame as weird.

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Those were the old days, right?

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And right, I bet if you've seen this

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guy swiping through at some point, you'll remember

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him, probably you'll remember him.

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Let me know if you actually have seen

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him before you remember him right now.

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All right, so let's get into some actionable

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that will actually get you ahead of 99

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% of creators out there that will make

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this upcoming crash or whatever you wanna call

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it not really even noticeable for you.

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First of all, the one thing I see

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with these really successful creators who've really built

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something to last, right?

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We're gonna be okay when this whole shit

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hits the fan is that they actually know

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their shit, right?

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And they have something to show outside of

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their content which mostly is experience in some

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sort.

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They're not this 18 year old dude giving

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dating advice how to get a girlfriend or

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into business advice how to be a millionaire.

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You know, even though they are obviously not

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millionaires but anyway, let's go back to the

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actual stuff that matters.

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First of all, really take some time to

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think of your, you know, what a lot

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of people call your unfair advantage.

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What is that?

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You know, it could be literally anything.

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It could be that you have good video

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editing skills or just your personality, right?

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Or you've had a three legged chicken when

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you were a kid and for some reason

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it's still alive.

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Don't ask me how to incorporate this into

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your brand but basically that's what you wanna

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do.

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Find your unfair advantage and try to wrap

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it around your personal brand about you, right?

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That makes you unique something that makes you

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basically memorable.

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And I guarantee you there is something even

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though it might not feel like there is

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there is something with everything.

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My creator membership, we talk a lot about

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that.

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And usually we do find something what a

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surprise very fast.

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And then once you've found that, actually go

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ahead and allow yourself to think what content

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would you like to see?

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Like you personally, right?

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What's missing in your opinion and all the

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content out there in your industry or maybe

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even outside your industry.

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And especially if you have content focused around

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educating people on some topic, you gotta first

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of all, really know your shit, right?

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And if you don't know your shit, by

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the way just be an open book about

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it and make that your thing.

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Make that your unfair advantage that you're actually

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here and to take people on a journey

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with you through all the failures and all

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basically the journey, basically storytelling.

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Right, I'm sure we've heard it back in

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the days document, don't create, Gary V made

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it famous.

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And I believe this sort of content creation

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style is coming back more and more just

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packaged a little bit differently because people's readers

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have just become way too high.

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And if you ask me, to be honest

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in a sense, smaller emerging creators have some

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form of advantage over bigger established ones especially

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when it comes to building trust in the

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sense of making money with that, right?

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Whether it's if they wanna get brand deals

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or with their own products, right?

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If you wanna sell a course, for example.

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Remember when I was a starting creator, basically

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my course sales were pretty, pretty good because

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I can only explain to myself cause my

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content sucked but I can only explain to

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myself that people just trusted me cause I

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was sort of a small creator.

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Why would I have to bullshit if you

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don't want me, right?

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Recent other example from my life that I

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was actually thinking about just the other day

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I just, you know, YouTube channel, I love

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the channel but it's a very, let's say

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season chance.

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She's been here for a while.

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She's very big and you know basically one

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of the biggest channels in our niche.

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And of course I'm gonna watch a video

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about let's say the latest Apple watch but

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I'm not gonna take her review of whatever

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product she has to make my buying decision.

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When I decide to buy something I try

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to find some smaller ones some that don't

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even have any sponsors cause I wanna see

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the real world stuff, right?

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I don't wanna see the hyped up shit.

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And I don't know why exactly but to

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me it feels like on social media we

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barely can trust anybody anymore.

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Okay, so to round this whole thing up

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I believe in the long run try to

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be as authentic as possible, right?

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Go back to the roots a bit even.

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Don't feel like you need to overcompensate your

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lack of knowledge or experience with hyper editing

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and making shit up, right?

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Don't do that.

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Instead, actually let's say feature what you can't

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fix or something like that.

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Now the other part of the coin the

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other side of the coin unfortunately is of

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course algorithms still to a certain degree prefer

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pre validated, you know very similar content to

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each other.

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So it's totally okay to create something like

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that every once in a while, right?

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Some that's just very similar.

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But your focus if you really wanna make

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a difference in the long run which you

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should cause otherwise you'll be gone pretty soon.

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Your focus should be trying to set yourself

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apart as somebody you can't really copy.

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Somebody that shows personality somebody that's not afraid

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to voice their opinion or to create content

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that's totally different from the rest of the

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crowd. And somebody where people kind of have a

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feeling that they're actually in a big boat

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together with the creator.

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And that also might mean by the way

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that in the short run you'll see less

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views, less likes less engagement, mental health issues

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because of that.

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But and that's by the way, the other

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thing that you actually know that there's a

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lot of creators making crazy amounts of money

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with less than 10,000 followers where you

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would look at them and you'd say, well,

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this is just a bad, you know they're

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just trying, they don't have a lot of

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range they have 10,000 views, they have

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5,000 views and stuff but they're crushing

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it financially.

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Comment the words and we'll say 10K down

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here on this video and I'll make a

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video walking you through the process of making

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money actually with the small audience right now.

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Now I understand you might be a little

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confused right now and you might not know

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how to actually start and put all this

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info into practice.

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So watch this video next and you'll see

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parts of that whole change actually in action

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ready to be implemented.

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