the subscriber that changed the game

today i had the surreal moment of my favorite creator subscribing to my tiny channel (hi, ‪@muchelleb‬
if you’re watching), and the mindset shift that followed: stop waiting for the “perfect plan,” start building the plane while you fly it. this episode is a love letter to youtube as a place for value + joy, and a promise to make more tangible, actionable videos you can actually try the second you close the app.

_what’s inside_

falling in love with the process instead of the finish line

why “feel the fear and do it anyway” still works (especially with 88 subscribers)

the comfort creator effect: how parasocial companionship can be healthy and helpful

borrowing courage from other makers (‪@Caroline_Winkler‬ 's 1 million subs reflections, the spielberg “build it while flying” mindset)

the plan: more step-by-step videos, light b-roll, tools i actually use (time timer, simple systems), and zero perfectionism

~~~key takeaways~~~

momentum beats mastery: you won’t know your style until you publish.

progress over closure: there’s no day when every loop is closed — create anyway.

value + joy is the north star: teach something useful and make it feel good to watch.

tiny tools, big payoff: a visual timer and short sprints can melt resistance.

borrow belief: let someone else’s milestone fuel your next rep.

**try this (actionables you can do today)**

publish one imperfect thing in the next 24 hours. title it “first reps.”

set a 15-minute timer and record a single idea you’d tell a friend. stop when it dings.

choose your value promise for viewers in one sentence: “you’ll leave knowing ___.”

make a 3-video mini plan: one tip, one story, one tool. film them this week.

add a “comfort creator” to your background playlist while you clean or edit to keep your nervous system calm and moving.

if you’re new here
hi, i’m berit. i make honest videos about self-development, sustainable systems, and showing up scared. my goal is to be a calm, useful corner of the internet — equal parts practical and cozy :)