How to Became a YouTube Partner... In Only 9 Years

0:00 intro
0:43 long-term but small accomplishment
1:09 videos / films on my channel
2:20 the pros and cons of my philosophy
3:10 the "actual videos" that made me a YouTube Partner, what you need to reach partner
4:00 my story, learning how to make YouTube videos helped my films
4:45 the videos that I hope to make
5:40 it's about learning who you are, finding what videos you like to make
6:38 the pros and cons of not niching down
7:10 advice to other artists
8:35 thank you to the hundreds of people who've been a part of these videos

I wanted to share that after almost 9 years, I’ve reached a small but meaningful long-term goal.

Long-term because when I first started, I honestly thought this would’ve happened quicker. Small because this doesn’t mean that I’ll make any legitimate money yet, but it’s a step. But for better or worse, money and subscriber counts have never been on my mind. That’s never why I uploaded anything.

I’ve never chosen a niche and I never will. This channel is me. I’ve made vlogs with 10 views about a street saxophonist’s perspective on life. I’ve uploaded videos about Serbia, video essays, movie reviews, Formula 1 commentary, cringe vlogs, random videos about Ryan Gosling, and embarrassing comedy sketches, as well as all of my short films and documentaries. I love so many different things about life. I’m interested in telling a wide range of stories and sharing my real experience in this world.

I hope to look back years from now, just as I am right now, and see this channel and be even more proud of my output, growth, and journey as a human being, filmmaker, and storyteller. I’ve always believed that by following what I’m curious about, and exploring who I really am and could be, I’ll be a better storyteller because of it.

Thank you so much to all of my friends, family, and subscribers who’ve continued to watch and encourage this crazy guys’ channel. And an even bigger thank to you to the hundreds of legends who’ve helped make these films, videos, and documentaries. These are experiences I’ll treasure for a lifetime, no matter what.

I really do believe there is so much more to come, like a new, very special, short film soon! 🎬
So please, subscribe if you haven’t, I’m 3/4 of the way to 2,000, then on to 10,000.

p.s. one day I’ll share the villain origin story, it’s private right now. it’s more embarrassing than anything, but if you want to see it, DM me and I’ll send it to you lol

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