So, your assignment this week: get out there and fake it until you make it. (just maybe not like DJ Khaled though) Become a Patron ► venustheory.com/buckaroonie-babez

@rebeccachambers4701

Жыл бұрын

The Michelin stars only award three and that's the best

@dooshnukem32

Жыл бұрын

Talk more words like that, Mustache Man. The first single from my self produced solo project goes live this Friday. You talk words at big good time. Thank.

@TrggrWarning

Жыл бұрын

Hmm maybe core issues I’ve had within what I called productivity problems that I’ve had for years,… more please.

@JohnSmith-pn2vl

Жыл бұрын

holy shit this was cool af, haha!

@moe47988

Жыл бұрын

imposter syndrome? Own your talent, stop being YetAnotherPretentiousKZreadr, or find a career that makes you happy.

I've been following your uploads and I love your deep dives into mental health and philosophical concepts. This video is very well written and gave me a big motivational boost :) Thank you!

@matthewcassette

Жыл бұрын

Did you see DJ Khalid playing guitar? I'm feeling better already about myself.

@alexmoscatelli149

Жыл бұрын

If YOU had to hear this as well, well fuck... maybe IT IS normal to feel a bit down

@hellkeyproduction

Жыл бұрын

@@alexmoscatelli149 You said exactly my thoughts when I saw Virtual Riot's comment

@user-tp4gi8gt3g

Жыл бұрын

Yow it's VR

@maestru3456

Жыл бұрын

The man himself, I started producing because of your work, you're a machine brah 💯

I did indeed speak to my dog about this very subject. He barked in all the right places and even whined slightly when I discussed my sense of abject failure in all my creative endeavors. Then he removed his sunglasses and false nose, and I realised he was not my dog. We laughed together for a while before I chased him out of the house.

@mcdude1003

Жыл бұрын

This really puts things into perspective

@srrrb5953

Жыл бұрын

so what is it?

@michaelkonomos

Жыл бұрын

This literally made me laugh out loud.

@PetraKann

Жыл бұрын

To be perfectly honest with you, I find your little astonishing fairy tale very hard to believe my friend.

@osmark86

Жыл бұрын

hahaha yeah I member. til next time buddy.

"The sooner you can accept the idea that you're a loser like the rest of the world, the sooner you can accept the idea of 'good enough'." What a great quote!

@daveking-sandbox9263

Жыл бұрын

Or as we used to say “good enough for jazz”

@jensenraylight8011

Жыл бұрын

​@@daveking-sandbox9263 your guitar playing sound like a dying dog. nah, it's good enough for jazz... Say no one ever

@mrdavies7894

Жыл бұрын

…or government work….

@Cardoza.Nsmg3

Жыл бұрын

Na fuck that

@Cardoza.Nsmg3

Жыл бұрын

Next thing you know you have sacrificed a lot for something you could’ve just had the balls to deal with, your way, but, nope, (comedic and clueless commas) you caused YOURSELF more drama. FUCK!

My man discovered a very specific yet extremely necessary unexplored niche: Psychology for music producers. This channel is gold.

"As someone that struggles a bit with anxiety and depression, imposter syndrome seems to be a pretty regular guest on the rotating cast of things that are just trying to fuck up my vibe" PREACH

The really cool thing I've recently started to realize is that if your passion isn't your day job, you are more free to create "real art" than if it was your job. If music isn't paying your bills, you're free to create whatever you want, good or bad. Either way, chances are someone will see it. Even one other person is cool enough!

With most channels I get a tinge of regret for subscribing to them with some of their videos. With yours, every video is a reaffirmation that I'm in the right place. You're one of my absolute favs, Cameron. Thank you.

@djofortunato5799

Жыл бұрын

Solid points Liutenant Sulu

Really been appreciating these types of videos, and happy that you're in a place to be able to make them. A solid antidote to the "everything is perfect" la-la-land that we're otherwise inundated with.

I’m watching your videos because I had a kid 23 years ago and after 2 CDs, I didn’t make anymore music. Works & Family was my life. I’m 54 with a studio full of gear and trying to get my confidence up to play some music. I have serious imposter syndrome issues. This video in particular was very helpful. I’m trying to get my passion back but it’s hard. My brain just keeps saying “You’ll never do anything good again”. I appreciate your help.

@simonwoods5902

Жыл бұрын

You will, you just need a message. A purpose for your music.

@jdmjesus6103

Жыл бұрын

As someone who's recently got back into music (starting a business was what stopped me), don't try to make what you used to. Much like your tastes will have changed over the years, your music will have too. Embrace that and just go with what comes out. I think I'm making my best stuff yet but it's nothing like what I used to make. And that's OK.

@waynebo248

Жыл бұрын

I am also 54 with a job and a family. I haven't really had any success as a musician so imposter syndrome isn't a problem for me. Yet. I do it because I love doing it. Just get in there and make some music. Have fun with it even if it sucks. Don't worry about who hears it. Nobody has to. Make music that YOU enjoy making. If you feel inspired to release it later, cross that bridge when you come to it. Fall back in love with your music.

@jackblackguard8908

Жыл бұрын

I can relate, being of a similar age and situation. My setback was a 15+ years addiction to heroin. But I’ve been making music again for the last few years, I’m sure you will too.

@gianni1646

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Pacifier. I’m 75. I’m making music and I don’t care who likes it or not. I expect to promote a couple tunes in the near future. Stop letting your brain do all the talking. Sounds like you’re way ahead of most of us. Don’t try to be famous; try to be happy enjoying your skills.

My phrase of the year is "F@#k it, we're doing it anyway" and I had the realization recently that time spent enjoying myself is never wasted. Thanks for a great video on optimistic nihilism, always need more of that!

I started my own media company this year, went through the whole "screw your boss and live your dream stage" and I'm not gonna lie, I needed this today. It's so nice to hear the words come from someone real, someone you know has struggled too, rather than from a book that someone sold out for, or another one of those "inspirational quote videos". Thank you captain buckaroo!

@VenusTheory

Жыл бұрын

May the mustache be with you.

@altgraymedia3655

Жыл бұрын

I just started my own business too. It's honestly terrifying, but I'm forcing myself to go through with it. Up until now I worked for a live events production company who decided to leave the events business, and now I'm basically unemployed. I think if there's any good time to start, it's definitely now... Wish me luck, and good luck to you!

Been away practicing guitar while the winter blues and creative scarcity subside but god is it great to come back to this presentation style. Feels like home.

This is deep. It hit home for me. I am my biggest critic. I put so much pressure on myself to be perfect in everything I do BECAUSE I have failed so many times before. I need to learn to be kind to myself, love my work, whether it sucks or not, and be happy in the process. Thanks Cameron, for everything!

@dooshnukem32

Жыл бұрын

Same. Let's fix that this year, eh?

@coreymacdonald944

Жыл бұрын

Failures are the foundation of accomplishments. There is no other way. If you can be aware of your failures and use them as tools for growth, you are on the right path. Stay positive friend and yeah, don't put too much pressure on yourself, we are all lost to some extent, wether we realize it or not.

@DaveWrightKB9MNM

Жыл бұрын

Well, I’m already making progress. I am on a virtual racing team and we have a 24 hour event coming up. I told myself I couldn’t do it last week because I kept making mistakes, and this week, tonight especially, I am more confident than ever. I’m not expecting anything from myself other than to drive the best I can without smashing the car.

Celebrate even the tiniest victories. You deserve it. Confidence gets you further than just achievement alone so be kind to yourself.

"It's good enough" is literally my life summed up. Thanks Cameron the mustache man! This was inspiring.

I feel like I have the reverse of imposture syndrome; operating above my pay grade, while constantly running into obstacles, that prevent me from moving forward. Most of the issues are external factors, making it all the more frustrating. That said, I think you are right. Talking about this kind of thing is helpful, especially when most of our friends are dealing with similar issues, as creators. I try to keep the mental health conversation going within my group. Although KZread doesn't seem to like it, it is definitely needed. Thank you, for doing these videos. The one thing that drew me to your channel, was talking about your stability, during the album creating process. Definitely much appreciated. 🙏

Man first of all your videos are always so beautifully written. I suffer big time from imposter syndrome (I've been making sample packs for a few years) and it really holds me back. I think the biggest thing for me is to remember everybody starts somewhere and we're all running our own different race. No one actually gives a sht as much as you do because they're all worried about their own sht. Thanks again Cameron

Swear, you're like the philosopher of the arts. Really dig the subject matter and how well spoken it is. This will definitely be helpful to hear now, and even years down the line.

Produced and released a handful of songs for a band I play in and there's definitely some imposter syndrome every now and then. But, your point about taking time to look back on your accomplishments really hits home. What I've produced so far, definitely not pro quality, there's lots about the mixes that I cringe about still, BUT I really am proud of myself for getting something out there. I'm proud that I can crank those songs up to 11 and actually FEEL them, blemishes and all. Continuing on that point, I listen to the stuff I currently have in the works and it sounds 10 times better than the previous stuff. I'm proud of myself for learning as much as I did and applying it to projects. Just don't give up. Failing is all part of progress.

This is my new favourite channel . Who knew existential dread and music would float my boat so comfortably. I make breakthrougs every day.. but I'm still not where I want to be... because I have no idea what that would look like anyway.

Thank you Cameron! I really appreciate you putting this topic on the table with next to no bs. Someone told me once when I was lost in a hole of Imposter syndrome "We're all frauds, so just try to be an honest one, and you're golden". I think that's just another way of saying what you are saying here, and I think it's what we all need to hear sometimes. Cheers!

I like the way you talk words, Mustache Man. :) I really like your talks about these sorts of subjects. It sucks that so many others are going through the same sorts of things, but then it also makes me feel less alone. If someone as cool as you feels lost a lot too ( or "what the heck, I thought I'd have this life thing figured out at my age"), well, I'm in good company. My husband has been telling me don't let the perfect be the enemy of good enough. Perfectionism is the enemy of doing anything at all, because I get too discouraged to even start. Then I distract myself with catching up with my fave creators on here. :)

So true. Every now and then I have my battles with imposter syndrome. I remember one time, hanging out with friends, I played drums for a good hour. By the time I was finished playing, they were complimenting my playing, hyping me up as good friends do. And I just couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed yet also undeserving of their praise. I thought it was nothing special and they thought it was amazing. Made me think “yeah I could never handle fame if I had it, I’d go crazy”

not sure if you’ll ever see this but i cried watching your intro. i subbed after your newest video, clicked this one, and you just speak to my heart. your words resonate man. thank you.

Still can't get over how beautiful your studio shots and B roll are. Also - great video and astute observations on creativity. :)

@sharingmatters

9 ай бұрын

B rolls are amazing. True. 🎉

you could not have phrased any of this any better , nor could you nail it on the head as well as you did. Thank you

Couple of thoughts -- I got over a cousin of imposter syndrome,"stage fright", when I realized that in the real world, no one is actually grading you and putting it on your permanent record. The only folks who really know how many clams you had are on the stage with you, and they might not even notice what you are noticing, because they are paying attention to their own clams. It also helps you to realize you are the only and harshist judge when the audience goes nuts for what you think is one of your lamest performances, and barely reacts for what is one of your best (and you have the recording to prove it). The same thought works not as a cure, but to at least keep the imposter monster at bay -- everyone person who is successful, save a couple of freaks of nature, was at the point you are at this moment. Nothing in any degree program, text book, or google search can be practically applied and confidently applied until you have actually been in the situation and then have had little bit of retrospect on living through a situation -- and before anyone had a textbook, degree program or google search -- guess what, someone figured it out without knowing what they were "supposed" to do. And if you want to watch a movie (sometimes that helps to see someone else dealing with it) - where a competent confident person has to deal with imposter syndrome -- check out the classic Jimmy Steward film "Spirit of St. Louis" or the more recent Gary Oldman film "Darkest hour"

This guy... Your videos and story telling skillz are getting better and better. Great content 🤘 And that voice 👌

Your content continues to be speak volumes to me, thanks for the rant! I’ve grown up in the generation where our expression used to be, learn the standard way to doing something first, before you break it - It’s a good way to fight the imposter part of this because you’ll at least have the fundamentals down… But I know it’s also an older way of looking at things and times have definitely changed. The fake it till you make it methodology keep poking through and slowly but surely as our tools keep getting easier to use, the lack of knowledge becomes secondary to just doing something… Can you build a house this way? You can, but you probably shouldn’t. You can you make interesting audio/score/music though, and crazier yet, it has a decent chance of working out in the right applications. What an interesting time we live in. That said, not knowing why/how things actually work bugs the shit of me, so I’m currently going backwards and slowly learning about the fundamentals I should have started with in the first place. Thanks for all your content and channel, it’s helped me a lot in this last year, I dig your approach and transparency :)

Yes I agree that time is a factor. Also your own personal need for outside confirmation. But in my opinion the biggest factor is your basic musical knowledge/experience. If I somehow managed to complete a marathon without prior exercise, then imposter syndrome would surely kick in. By learning music the hard way, by playing instruments, playing in bands, studying music theory, that gives you a foundation. And no one can take that foundation away from you! Whatever you do you have given yourself the colors to paint with. Today its all about instant gratification. Instant result. Instant fame.

Ya know I've come to the conclusion that my efforts with my musical endeavors are a futile attempt. But at the end of the day, I can sit down and listen to my work and say, ok this is cool. I think that's what keeps me going. The negative commentary, big whoop. If you don't like it, good for you and go listen to what you want to listen to. I'm always trying to improve what I'm doing musically, I'm proud of that and it keeps me engaged! Keep pushing forward! Thanks Venus Theory!

Ive been inspired by many and you are definitely in the top 7 in the realm of creativity or top 15 when it comes to getting my shit together. 36 years later… Still trying to “make it” and I’ve come to the healthy realization that the process is never over. Perfection is just an idea. Don’t tell the devil inside your plans or the jig is up! Love you imposter Man! 😅 Shanti, Tye

I‘m one of those patreons and this video is what makes Cameron really different in this KZread niche. Pretty inspiring for my future content. Maybe its the right time to have life coaching be part of the music stuff on KZread. I hope he gets more patreons. After reading all the comment I had a little déjà-vu of discussions on Reddit. Some of my advice from there: you as a music creator can offer something to the audience but you are not allowed to judge it. How you get to a result that creates an emotion in a listener is not important (imposter hint). If you find a way that seems pretty simple to you - don‘t ignore the time in the past you spent to find a way that it is so simple now. If you find short cuts that is fine. If you understand e.g. that a simple tool like Remixlive can create a song that creates a positive feeling in a listener and even your granny can use it - it‘s time to have a look at the result and not the workflow. Digitization, above all artificial intelligence, loops and in-the-box production, offers a rich and, above all, much more simplified and affordable toolbox that finally puts creativity back in the foreground. Anyone who loses the desire to do it is probably concentrating on overly complicated, perhaps outdated, workflows. Just don't compare yourself to anyone else. You have started a journey that stands for itself. The only comparable thing is progress in retrospect. All other comparisons lag because they have different start times. An elementary school student does not even think of comparing himself to a student. Role models can be inspiration for the direction you want to take. But nothing more. Even if there are already people out there doing something similar, nobody will do it the way you do because you are unique among people. People love the diversity, the facets of a certain topic. Your marketplace is the world and there are already a lot of people looking for what you can offer. You have to make sure they can find you. Book: „Seth Godin - Tribes“. And here's another tip for negative thoughts, depressive moments, self-doubt, writer's block and all the exhausting interpersonal challenges of everyday life: the book "Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now".

Another home run for positive thought therapy! Thanks Cameron.

As always, thanks for the "encouragement!" We conquer Imposter Syndrome when we get to the point of realizing it doesn't matter if we suck... there are guys making money with ASMR videos just eating cereal into a microphone. If they can find success, so can you!

@dooshnukem32

Жыл бұрын

"If a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want."

@FlipOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@dooshnukem32 "If vodka, then you can become anything" 🤣

@dooshnukem32

Жыл бұрын

@@FlipOfficial You're not wrong lmao

I’m really enjoying these “rants”, Cameron, and I don’t think many (if any) others are talking about these topics that really need to be discussed way more than, say, how to get the perfect thonk on a kick drum because it will make or break your song. It’s so good to see someone actually thinking for a change, too, and I’m sure that way more work goes into these videos than even I can imagine, so thank you for investing time into these. Cheers from a Brit in Memphis, as always, and keep up the great work 😊

I actually NEEDED this cerebral "shot in the arm" after spending a whole weekend on a mixing project that I kept telling myself should have only taken an hour or two. You encapsulated the idea that it didn't matter how many times I tried and failed to achieve that "perfect mix", but that perseverance and the thought of ATTEMPTING to get there finally imposed that "feeling of accomplishment" that my labors weren't in vain. Kudos for THAT !

@FlipOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I really hate it when version 1.0 is the correct version of the Mix, yet here I am on version 78 trying to "fix the snare" 😭

@professorpositivity

Жыл бұрын

Some mixes take 2 hours, some take 2 days and sometimes it takes 2 days to realize the mix you did in the first 2 hours was the one.

I discovered you via mixcraft tutorials, but I had no idea that you are doing so much for musicians on this channel by giving so much motivation that is hardly done by a youtuber who is either a musician or a producer.

When it comes to production, I think you are one the best and realest KZreadrs out there. I could have never suspected you have issues w/ depression. I have it too, and it sometimes, can really break you down. Respect brother!

There is also the occasional ADHD moment I always face, is when I am dealing with the imposter syndrome every now and then I start making really bad music I go and find something else. I've always been a creative person ever since I was a kid and I would very often do something else, making draw, paint, learn how to sing 3D model make weird designs about f*ck knows what, but after a while of me not making music anymore for a week or two maybe I start to have this very strong feeling of missing music so much, so I open my DAW again and create something and everytime something like this happens I always make better music because all of the negative feelings I've felt couple of weeks ago.... Seem to disappear, they kind feel like they don't exist anymore. So if you are in a phase like this one for anyone reading this message. It's just a situation that you have to get through, and in the end .... You are gonna be better than before. And truth be told, I personally feel that without those negative emotions we deal with as artist we won't be able to progress and be better at our craft.

Another absolute banger of wisdom. I've been loving these mental health videos. I've seen a lot of music production creators do the odd video on mental health in music, but there are so many aspects of this that need unpacking, so it's great that you're becoming the go-to guy for this kind of content. Keep it up!

I love this type of content and I think you are so good at it. I've struggled with perfectionism and imposter syndrome all my life - that's a bitch cocktail that paralyses me from achieving anything. Having your pragmatic spin telling it how it is, is quite cathartic. Thanks. BTW - the 'Because' method seems like the other side of the coin of "The 5 why's" method that's used to figure out why stuff went wrong and how to prevent it reoccurring.

Good enough is soo important. I'd just have a collection of 8 bar loops and no finished songs if I never found my "good enough" and kept going for perfect. Also "good enough" is the only way for me to finish a mix in a reasonable amount of time. We are our own worst critics. If you take a step back sometimes you find "good enough" for yourself may just be "perfect" in the eyes of your client or audience.

I absolutely lost it at "remove some of your ribs to tickle your proverbial pickle". 😂🤣Cameron your dry humor is the perfect seasoning for what is a brilliant discussion on the psychological challenges of being creative. Tip of the hat to you sir.

This is one of the few channels that I initially followed because of the interesting gear talk and humorous and tbh pretty aesthetic presentation but ultimately stayed subscribed to because you are a relatable soul. These videos are so enjoyable and valuable and from time to time we are all in need of someone who shines some light into the darker corners of our minds and reminds us that we are often making things harder for ourselves than they have to be. You and Benn Jordan are some of the most precious creators on YT. I like you for your content but I love you as people. Thank you for inspiring us.

you're evolution of content is really awesome. your a bad ass writer. thank you for the work. its really impactful

10:45 "So... nihilism, am I right?" is the absolute snort-check I continue to watch @venus theory for. I came for the synth info, I left with the laugh of a lifetime. Thank you so much, friend! I can now sleep well tonight. Whisky aside. {chef's kiss}

Thanks as always for your calm delivery and slow-paced editing - too many KZreadrs try to dazzle with fast talking and dizzying edits which send me into a spiral of anxiety.

This video hit really close to home. Maybe a bit too close. Man I need to love myself and my work more, I never even stand still and think to myself "I did a good job". All I ever think about is the things that could've been better if I did this or changed that

Thanks Cameron. Another lovely video - it's great to have this honest and direct exploration of things which are important to and affect so many people. I'm in my sixties and it took many years for me to stop suffering this. It was a combination of many learnings along the way, particularly realising the absolute truth that everyone is winging it to some extent, most of the time. It also relates back to the "everyone else's showreel vs your cutting room floor" comment that I made on another of your videos. I came to believe that everyone is just doing their best impression of what a competent person looks like. From a career perspective I had to accept eventually (and it took many years) that if I looked at my feedback, considered that I hadn't ever been fired for incompetence, and always got asked to take on more complex work, that I was actually quite good at what I did. That was an amazingly empowering moment I can tell you. It may all be helped by the fact that increasingly, once I got past 30, I had fewer and fewer fucks to give about needing other people's approval to validate me. Be kind to yourself and others and do your best I reckon. Edit: Also, If you don't know, say you don't, then find someone who does. Not knowing shouldn't ever be a crime.

I have watched this video couple times now and everytime I watch it, I understand something useful which istg have no idea if I would get such knowledge ever from anywhere else. Its truly an eye opener for people like me who spend most of their time in the pcs and have take very little time to take care of oneself and i think its more important than showing progress on some recent demo that i made or something... .Really love these rant style videos. Can't thank you enough.

I actually LISTEN to your videos, because you are a skilled teller, one with philosophical insight, a very pretty voice to listen to and above all you are armed with the right tools and experience to serve it to a growing audience. That is something you will never be able to fake. That is actually your talent at work. That is why I am a listener.

I deeply appreciate you for this and other videos you have posted regarding the struggle of art.

Learning to really love your work has helped a lot. When I listen to my finished, written-out solos being played by me I'm like "hey, that actually sounds good". If I'm happy while playing and composing my music I have a hard time to feel like it isn't a success.

Hey long time watcher, you helped me go with a Peak back when I was buying my first synth. Anyway, just wanted to say I really love the videos you've been putting out lately and at least at this stage of my life/career, these are the kind of problems I'm facing. Tips and Plugin Lists and shit is good and all but this is the real gold. Much love

I really like your new kind of content since your vacation break. It is quite refreshing and gives your channel new layers. Good stuff dude :-)

While I definitely enjoy the broad range of what you share (and discovered you on KZread when looking for production advice), your positive reinforcement videos keep me going. I can't thank you enough. And btw since I'm throwing thanks and compliments your way, Tesselate is an awesome piece.

As always, I very much appreciate and enjoy the no-bullshit approach you take in these videos. It's great to shed light on these very common issues that people don't like to chat about. Keep up the excellent work!

That was amazing man.. Your insights are so rawly honest and helpful.. Thank you again

This channel is becoming one of my favourites on yt.. thank you fir the great content 🎉

this really resonated with me. a couple months ago i had a conversation with my best friend about this exact thing. i had no idea what was going on and the mindset was draining all the free flowing creativity i used to have when working on music. i'm a very spiritual person so i guess that created more distance from what 'success' i could actually control. after a while i realised that i spend too much time with my art to the point where it loses the spark it had when i was creating it. i really appreciate these kinds of videos you make that is focused on the truest part of being an artist. i hope you make more of these because since you have, iv'e never felt so practically grounded in my work. i actually release music now which ive left 5 years too late. thank you again ❤

Thank you, Cameron! Your videos help me finish projects. Respect!

Love your videos and your sense of humor. I relate so much to the videos. Also dig your production quality.

Thank you so much for your videos Venus, really gave me the boost I needed. Exactly what I needed to hear. Stay well!

Really love these deep videos you make. Many days I feel that i should just quit music because i suck. This was just the right thing i needed to hear today. Thanks! And now I'm a patron :)

This “rant” was great! Thank you for making this video, kinda needed it right now.

Wow, your insights really hit the nail on the head. Thanks for helping we the people! 🙂

This was a nice piece of info every musician needs to hear from time to time; even an old codger like me. Thank you.

Really love your Pigments presets man, was just browsing looking for a bass to fit my track and baaam, instantly fell in love and afterwards realized it was made by you!Thanks!

This was sooooo needed! Thank you Cameron.

I love your dry and existential sense of humour, Mustache Man! Existential themes are something I constantly think about but no matter what theory I come up with, life generally just seems very absurd and all we can do is ride the waves of chaos and learn having fun doing that. No one seems to know what they're doing, we might as well simply make it up as we go. But the most important thing on my path is to simply do something instead of remaining frozen where I am. Sometimes rest is necessary, to not be totally absorbed in the externally imposed notion of non-stop productivity and comparison to others. Sometimes a gentle and self-loving kick in the butt into new territories is necessary as to not freeze for too long. What helped me along the way is to intensely feel into these feelings of fear, anxiety, not feeling enough, instead of gliding away into the stories my mind constructs about myself and said feelings (which can open eternal thought-loops of self-damnation). No, to just give loving space to these feelings, emobody and completely re-integrate them until they gently fade. Running away and trying to fight it only ever made it worse for me. This is called somatic experiencing. We're all imperfect and that's okay. I think what also comes into play is the notion that we have to do it all by ourselves. Yet, most, if not all of us, are standing on the shoulders of giants. I'd never have learned how to play guitar without the myriads of tutorials on youtube or the inspiration of my favourite artists like Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, etc. or have learned how to create my first Reese Bass without Venus Theory. We are all dependent on each other for our successes and our learnings. And that makes it impossible to do it all by yourself, hence the feeling of being an impostor "I didn't do it all by myself".

I kinda moved from impostor syndrome to the opposite. Nowadays I think I deserve a lot more success than I get, since I really worked my arse off and finished lots of songs, improved a lot during that journey and somehow I see others earning the benefits with much less effort. At the moment I'm pretty good in not letting that bring me down, and I hope it stays that way.

I love this channel. Recently I start learning making music, and bad feeling keeps bothering me like ghost. But it is good to know somewhere on the planet we all feel the same. Also, this channel really helps improve my English with so many complex expressions.

Hello Cameron! My name is Ilnar, I am a musician from Russia. not so long ago I found your KZread channel, I really like your philosophy and how you convey information. Thank you!

Perfect vid VT! I am currently in a 14 day in a row, short jam track to be made per day challenge, and there are some amazing take aways you've described here. I am currently so happy about how it's going that I'm in the category of wow I can really create something worth keeping and posting to my peers each and everyday without feeling like I'm killing myself to do it. thank you for this re-affirmation. we all need to find that balance and constantly revisit when we get carried to far to one end of the teeter...

Those videos lately have been so great and so Inspiring. Keep it up!!

Man, your videos are so damn good. I would love to say something insightful about your insightfulness in this video, but it would be trite in comparison. But self-doubt is the biggest problem of any solo artist (or probably any artist, in general). Looking at that specific problem with this perspective, with this realism about life, is important if you care about your art. Thanks for creating meaningful content like this (and like “Why you should make music that sucks”). Much appreciated.

Dude. That one hit hard. Thank you for making this video and putting my scrambled thoughts into words!

Great stuff Cameron! Keep it coming! I support this kind of content, mental health talks in the arts are good for all of us :)

Thank you. You're frustratingly good. Sorta plays into my paralysing impostor syndrome! But this video definitely helped. 2024 is the year I finally throw caution to the wind and go all in for the first time since I was a much younger man. Thank you for all the effort you put into these 'rants'. I know as a former journalist and podcaster how much work goes into it. Happy New Year!

LOVE the discussion from around 3:16 - 3:45 about success coming from external factors vs skill/ability. it took me over 4 decades to figure that out. worldly success is 100% about having the right social connections and having the right encounters at the right time. without that social element, you can be the most innovative genius or you can be the hardest worker... and it all goes nowhere. all wasted. prioritize building the right social network. prioritize your relationships.

You keep addressing the constant mental health bear that's in the room anytime I try and sit down to write. As well as being a helluva critique about the system that primes us to be like that in the first place.

I'll just say big Thank you for doing these videos!

This video is such a relief. You're a really great writer (even though you don't think so). Don't ever stop faking it. I love who you're not.

Your content and presentation are awesome. 200k subscribers cannot be wrong!

Bless you. I needed to hear this. More than half the time I have no idea if my videos are any good or worth watching. 😢

Lots of great advice in here, and I definitely like the way you talk words, mustache man!

Hey ! I've been following your work for the past year and I don't really know where to start. Everyone of those "I like the way you talk, moustache man" are like a reflection of all that's happening in my head. It is so comforting to know others are struggling with the same issues when it comes to creativity. And it is all the more so comforting to follow your train of thoughts on those heavy subjects. I think thanks to you I did manage to overcome some of those "what the fuck am I doing with my life ?" moments. And for that, I can't thank you enough.

Thanks for speaking facts! Really needed this much motivation to go on❤

Man, I love you! You made me laugh this morning after I stopped examining a track for the umpteenth time and confusing my brain! Spot on!

This philosophical digression from the main body of your instructional content is both incisive and thought provoking - and I believe universally applicable to every creative endeavor. The angst and agonies of professional creative output is a common, near-constant muse gnawing and nagging at our psychological approaches to the process - with both positive and negative effects as creators evolve their craft(s). Your treatise is well-thought out and explores a near-universal experience for all artists in whatever their chosen genre or context. I’m keeping this vid on file as one of the very best explorations of this syndrome. Thank you for this exceptionally intelligent digression into the mental/internal aspects of confident/successful artistic growth and creativity.👏🌟👍

I am really mesmerised by the way you speak and write your script. I have been struggling with this problem, and to be honest, I have never talked about it with anyone. The idea of perfection is a myth that we are forced to believe in by society. This video actually helped to realise the problem by accepting it. I feel I made a right choice subscribing to you. P.S. I took a lot of time to write this comment. :D.

I am running my own business since 23 years. Love this kind of content. Arrogance is the confidence wo the competence. There are many like that. They do not last. And I can't believe how stupid I was 2 days ago, no to say weeks, months, or decades. I put you in my great achievers basket, and I am pretty selective I can tell you. I wish you the highest success, inner peace, and best health for eons. You also look and sound like my nephew, that's fun. Always look at everything w a touch of humor. But as a wanderer of dark places, I guess you know.

In the end it’s like everything… accept who you are or make changes with positivity because the upwards arc is about embracing the challenge and the process.

I did indeed enjoy this video and it is helpful to know that imposter syndrome is commonplace. I find your musings and style of delivery very dry, witty and entertaining. Thank you.

My man! Saying the words that are rarely spoken, in the most digestible and thought provoking way!

Love the message, thank you for sharing!

great video yet again. i always feel so refreshed and reassured after watching your videos. they are very very insightful and you are well articulated

I just want you to know Venus, if I ever get far in this music sh*t, its thanks to you and your awesome advice for creatives. Thank you so much.