My YouTube Journey and Yearly Update

Introduction

• Quit job to do YouTube full-time 3 years ago
• Started with 889 subscribers; now nearly 143,000 subscribers
• Updates on: channel growth, lessons learned, challenges faced, earnings, and future plans

Channel Growth

• Reached 143,000 subscribers
• Key videos: Atlantic video, 7-Day fast video, Andrew Huberman video
• Not many viral videos, but steady growth
• Major accomplishments: hit 100,000 subscribers, made tough videos, completed Desert Island video

Major Projects

Desert Island Video

• 2 and a half years of work
• 500 MB of footage, 1980 video clips
• 7 different cameras used
• 100 hours to edit; total 600 man-hours
• Cost £5,000 but only made £322

Psilocybin Video

• Took magic mushrooms in the Netherlands
• Nearly broke the creator emotionally
• Expected release: 2-3 weeks

Moving Out and New Living Situation

• Lived with mom for 3 and a half years
• Struggled with loneliness living alone
• Solution: Annual partnership with Vivobarefoot
• Moved to an office, but it didn’t work out due to noise
• Finally moved to a house across from mom

Earnings and Sponsorships

• Four major earning sources: Ad revenue, sponsorships, digital products, affiliate links

Earnings Breakdown (last 12 months)

• Total: £66,800
• Ad Revenue: £33,976
• Sponsorships: £8,045
• Digital Products: £18,133
• Affiliate Links: £6,677

Sponsorships

• Outreach for sponsorships
• Long-term partners: Lumina, Vivobarefoot, FlexiSpot, Skillshare
• Prefers companies aligned with personal values

Digital Products

• First digital product: Andrew Huberman routine template
• Significant earnings from low-cost digital products

Lessons Learned and Challenges

Key Lessons

• Be careful with video investments
• Importance of monthly digital product sales
• Overcoming creative resistance

Challenges

• Long time required to make videos
• Struggle with motivation and energy
• Feeling of loneliness, especially after moving out
• Burnout due to accumulation of 3 years of hard work

Work-Life Balance

• Typical work hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Morning and afternoon routines: gym, walks, stretching
• Works in intense bursts for major projects

Mental Health and Self-Care

• Dealing with creative blocks and meltdowns
• Learns from other creators via online courses

Future Plans

• Up the game, work smarter
• Series in the pipeline: Therapy series, international therapy series, inner self series
• Specific upcoming projects: Ayahuasca trip to Peru, various experiments
• Ultimate goal: still in planning stages

Community Engagement

• Requests for video topic suggestions from the audience
• Appreciation for community support and interaction

Final Thoughts

• Proud of 3-year journey, despite challenges
• Encourages others to pursue their dreams and start their own YouTube channels
• Next update planned for April 2025 with new goals in mind