Alright I was a little fired up in this video but I hope I don’t come across like a complete asshole. Just because I disagree with some creators on this doesn’t mean I don’t like them or their content (OR DOES IT!?) No, I’m just kidding. Most of them seem great (OR DO THEY!?). No, they do. Matt, stop confusing people. I’m really interested in what you have to say on this topic. What are your thoughts on clickbait, advertising & consumerism as it relates to the message of this video? Btw if you’re struggling to get your voice heard I think you should spend more time on your message… not your volume.

@AshleyNinaMarieGray

5 жыл бұрын

The last part (REALLY ALL OF IT, BUT ESPECIALLY THE LAST PART) 👏🏾

@lauragrubbe

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more, I'm so thankful that you use your platform to speak against this trend. I try to not click the videos with clickbaity titles, but it's difficult. Especially at times where I'm too tired to resist, where "consuming" is really the last thing I should be doing. At the same time, I get why people do it. When everyone around you does it and will drown you out unless you do the same, I get why it can seem like you have no choice. Thank you for showing that there is a choice and that it's not necessary. I hope it becomes "cool" to not be clickbaity and that transparency and honesty combined with great content is the future of online content. Unlikely, but I'll keep on hoping and do my best to "vote" for people like you with my clicks and my likes.

@duncan_parkinson

5 жыл бұрын

One of the most frustrating things with click bait on videos (ones which actually have good content I mean) is that the crap titles make specific videos really hard to find again. There are some great music KZread channels for instance where every video is a title like “one simple trick to take your playing to the next level” which means you have to trawl loads of them to find the lesson you actually want to see again!

@rugvedhiwarkar

5 жыл бұрын

Your concept is awesome and I admire it. Don't change.

@jasonnowwhat5041

5 жыл бұрын

Wow man. This video just crushes. So good. So sarcastic. So well made. My family will go missing if I don’t get this lens had me pause the video so I could laugh for a bit. I NEEDED THIS VIDEO!

The quality of your videos is amazing.

@yisun1725

5 жыл бұрын

Both of your videos are!

@TheHouseOffice

4 жыл бұрын

Love you Justine

@allesneumachtdermai8212

4 жыл бұрын

Of yours too! Love you, greetings from Austria

@acrylicgodoy

4 жыл бұрын

Aaaahhhh Justine!!!! You have renewed my desire to embrace my inner French chic!

@YukiTombo

4 жыл бұрын

I love it when my favorite KZreadrs fangirl over each other!!!

I am only 33 seconds into this video. Stopped it. I AGREE!!!! Okay, now back to the video

@santiago-mrh

5 жыл бұрын

Stop right there, I'm in

@thehiddenmaestro

5 жыл бұрын

You are gifted and your approach to life is awesome!

Why didn't i find your channel earlier?

@eslameldemerdash7644

5 жыл бұрын

شو عام بتسوي هون يا رجل 😄

@shanecle

5 жыл бұрын

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

@felipebarbosa1125

4 жыл бұрын

Because if you did, you wouldn't have as many vids to watch as you have now ;)

@avamcclaflin7574

3 жыл бұрын

Same

"GET THIS lens or your FAMILY will go MISSING!!!!" Lmao that was too perfect

Honestly this is a topic that no one has mentioned but this is sooo important. Titles and clickbait like these make people unhappy and think they need something more and more. The sad part is that I don't understand why you are the only one who realized how much it actually affects people subconsciously and how much unhappiness comes from these advertised typed of videos. Thank you for speaking about it and I hope more creator will realize how much it actually affects the audience. Thank you once again!!!

@ufolebt2793

5 жыл бұрын

how the fuck is this important.

@Steve-vl5mg

5 жыл бұрын

its like bird crap its in the air and its everywhere because some people's JOB in life is to be the ASSHOLE and dam they do a great job don't they?

I’m actually curious, can you make a video just shooting on an iPhone or entry level camera? I wonder how that would look based on your video style

@katieosborne5203

5 жыл бұрын

I second this!

@dale_middleton

5 жыл бұрын

Please do this Matt. This would be very interesting. Not as a "Told you it wouldn't work" or as a challenge to your thought, but as an example of what the technology of an iPhone and some charisma can really accomplish. You never know that may inspire someone to find their voice.

@ybmvision3866

5 жыл бұрын

Giselle Medina yes you can I’ve shot a lot of things on my iPhone 📱

@rachiller6023

5 жыл бұрын

Seconded (thirded? Fourthed?) this would be an interesting video fur shure

@thoshima220

5 жыл бұрын

Yes please!!

I didn't realise that your the only youtuber that i follow that don't put ads on his videos

@AdrianLoganLive

4 жыл бұрын

@Mitchell Willard I was kind of surprised he didn't do it in the reverse order, like put ads in the early days of the channel, and than remove them once his Patreon got built up. Because now he's got to be pulling in 150k-200k on Patreon. Surprised that now ads are starting to be put on

I love you In a minimalistic way, of course.

@fernandaolivera8736

5 жыл бұрын

JAJAJAJA

@adobongbata8432

5 жыл бұрын

*ILY or *143

I love listening to your perspective man. I think you share some great points here. The way that you try to fund your platform is a healthy way, and definitely not NEEDY. Thanks bro!

KZreadrs with a reasonable values are hard to find these days. Luckily I have found you. I really enjoy your videos keep it up!

I started my journey in minimalism a few weeks ago and found your videos. Thank you. Thank you for being so candid and not just showing me list after list of what I should get rid of, and instead talking in depth and delivering something meaningful.

I agree and I sometimes struggle with this as a creator on youtube. I watch tons of videos on how to grow and develop your channel, and they often advise to use "ethical clickbait" to get more views. But when I see their examples, they don't seem that ethical to me. And I don't feel right using titles like that. So I don't 😊 Of course I'd like to grow my channel and reach more people, but not at the cost of my own voice and message. I wouldn't feel right about it. It's the same reason why I've turned down most sponsorship offers. So to answer your question: yes I agree. The number one reason I'm making videos is to make my viewers feel better, so I'm not going to do anything that contradicts that.

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

I love that. I'm with you, Vera!! 🙏

@SimpleHappyZen

5 жыл бұрын

@@dondowner8264 That's great 🤗🍃 Welcome!

@FoodTechLife

5 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen Nice Channel

@SimpleHappyZen

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks@@FoodTechLife 😊✌

@Meraadj

5 жыл бұрын

Good to have found your channel Vera!

Oh my goodness! I absolutely love this. As a Philosophy and Psychology major, I am always so interested in challenging the status quo (and what is seen as 'socially correct') and this video reminded me of Matt Haig's Reasons To Stay Alive and obviously his famous statement 'the world is increasingly designed to depress us'. Please continue to produce this type of 'revolt' content and I think that debunking some myths about creatives or what it means to be a creative can be a great way because believe it or not but you guys are in a really tiny box and as much as creatives are supposed to be, well... creative, a lot of ideas are shut down because they are 'not trending', which can be discouraging and I think that you - as a person who does not follow the crowd - would be the best person to hear from. Thank you once more for all that you do and keep on keeping on.

@meramahmoud8072

5 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@xojoofie

5 жыл бұрын

So well said!

@saimahramen

5 жыл бұрын

:)

"You probably have everything you already need right now." Bro I needed to hear that.

Thank you very much for raising such an important topic! Also for making this world a better place by being truthful and sincere. I am now at the point where I needed these words "You have everything right now"

Wow, minimalist but have so many candles... Joking, great video Matt!

@nikam9951

5 жыл бұрын

Stefan Thirtyeight l

Good equipment is nice, but remember: Sergeant Pepper was recorded on 4-track tape.

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

Damn so true!!

What drives me to look at your videos is your honesty seriously nothing else but your honesty!!!

Your videos are so unique and different than most others on KZread. Great work and useful info! Totally agree.

i just saw all your videos at once i became a fan every little detail. making vid only in home really needs a talent and you have it

This is good.

Im so glad i found your channel. Its awesome to find unique people making amazing content

i just came across your videos and i really enjoy them! i have already watched about 30 videos of yours today at college during breaks. love the content.

How dare you tell me what I do or don't need. Of course I need your Patreon content! But you're totally right about improving by doing. I like to think my videography skills have improved over the last year of making videos (and obviously still a far way to go). My camera isn't the best, but if you were using it, you would be making way better videos than I am. The skill is in the person, not in the tools. As we say in racing, if you want to go faster, spend money on the driver mod first (practicing on the race track), not upgrading your car.

Agreed! I have a rule of not clicking on anything clickbait or remotely clickbait. Because I dont want to waste my time on someone who just did a video to get likes/clicks or whatever. Stay on this course Matt! Avoid the "MUST SEE","10PRO TIPS" etc etc. Same thing with any "political" videos that are just trying to get triggerviews. Do not click it, do not support it!

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

The political stuff can get out of hand quickly. Watch Person A DESTROY Person B... Like guys this is a debate not the UFC.

@julesm8642

5 жыл бұрын

Same!

@dmc716

5 жыл бұрын

same here, it can have real influence when critical mass is achieved

You are different and amazing, thanks for your videos

Thank you so much for your contact and bringing truth to KZread. Really appreciate your channel

Hello, my name is *HANNAH* and I like using using *CAPS* but not for *EVERY* word. Seriously though, there's so much truth in this. Titling a video is very hard to do and it can be so easy as a creator to just title videos with the most *must click* vibe possible. It's satisfying in the short term to see the views go up but I don't think it's the only way to go (your channel is living proof of that). There can be power in well worded, truthful titles and they'll almost stand out in how un-BS they seem. Thanks for helping me double guess my titles and think a little more about how they'll make the audience feel in a world that's already heavy with advertisement.

Well, this topic caused me confusion. From the one hand, KZreadrs use such titles to attract their audience and this works because the majority of their subscribers are really falling for that. For the other hand, I understand that this may be not very honest, but it's very productive. I am sure that you won't watch the video, if you're not interested in the topic, but you'll push the 'play' buttom, if you're keen on the KZreadr or you like the subject of the video, whatever the headline is. Sorry for the grammar mistakes c:

I love the message in this video! I totally agree that so many times I click on something (article, video, website) and it's not useful at all. People are too consumed with the numbers and less interested in providing quality to their audience. I'm not a film maker but I still enjoy your content.

Love your honesty and mindful approach to life, thank you 🙏

I think you are absolutely right. Same reason I never click bait. Just say things as they really are and just be done with it.

hey matt, thanks for another amazing video! unfortunately I can't support you patreon right now because we're having a shitty economic season here in brazil, but you're my biggest inspiration here on youtube

Just discovered this channel today. Man, this guy and this content is great. Really looking forward to watching this channel grow more. Subscribed!

You did a great job. I enjoy your honesty and fearlessness when it comes to speaking out to your audience.

Dear Matt, I totally agree with you. I even faced the issue. I am working as a radio host, and my jobs include reading bull-shit ads for some brands that I don't even care! (And I know that my audiences don't care too). Sometimes, I feel so sad to see how ads and commercial hit people's mind. Thanks so much for creating this video. I havent known about Patreon yet, but early, I will discover it and help u. Last words, always wish u the best!

You are an amazing filmmaker i felt like i should pay to watch every single one of your video even though i know youtube pays you but like SO HIGH QUALITY SO MUCH EFFORT SO EYE CALMING AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

@daisigner

5 жыл бұрын

KZread doesn't pay him as he doesn't use ads. His Patreon does so consider subscribing. I should to

So hard to find such an honest man that creates quality content. Keep doing that! Much love

I love the honesty of your videos. And even it maybe doesnt get so many views, I take a much bigger lesson from 1 your video than from 10 videos of other creators. Thank you.

Ironically funny that I clicked your video because of the Title. 😁

Great content!!

Such a refreshing video! I've been shooting street photography with a 5-6 year old cameras. I've had work exhibited in galleries and a museum. I've never felt that the cameras were holding be back and got zero comments or questions about what gear I used. Don't plan on upgrading until those cameras are functional. Creative blocks are internal and almost never related to gear. Thank for this video Matt!

I'm literally obsessed watching this channel. Appreciate the knowledge you have given me Matt. Love you man. Continue your journey which leads to success, as I finally found my own

This guy though! Huge respect for him, his lifestyle the way he talks and thinks and acts, perfect! Props to you Matt!

PLEASE WRITE A BOOK! HAVE A BOOK TOUR!

This channel is incredible! You're changing so much my lifestyle and how I view life. Thank you so much! You're really helping me out!

Thanks for the video! I'm fed up with all the social media dishonesty. It's really discouraging. I love the way you're doing things 💘

I did not know there CAN be ad-free channels! You are doing an awesome work Matt!

This video was awesome, not only cause you addressed this issue, but you also made some suggestions that could really help creators. And the fact that you actually used your patreon plug to demonstrate how it could be done, makes me love it even more. Thanks Matt!

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, João!!

I really appreciated this video. It’s so easy to get sucked into thinking you need anything. It’s a myth that actually hurts creators and only makes the problem of need vs want worse. As a fellow content creator constantly struggling with “the gear game” I really appreciated this.

Hey Matt, I love the way contents are produced. I love the way your home is organized. I am trying to be a minimalist and i feel i have come to the right place to learn what minimalism really is ! Thanks for that. Ideas about personal finance was really helpful. Now, i have a road map to pay off my student debts. Lots of love to you man ! Thanks again

5:41 "You probably have everything you already need right now".

that's a lot of candles for a minimalist.

I’m so inspired by this! I love making content and creating content with other people and I always feel the need to share honestly with others, about products or things we love but not over hype them. Ive been bingeing your videos this last week and they’ve really inspired me to create with an honest foundation! Keep up the good work!

I have just found ur channel but it’s one of the best and honest I’ve found

"GET THIS lens or your FAIMLY will go MISSING!!!" I mean, what am I suppose do. I HAVE to get that.

Does the charcoal shirt came with the chest? Imma need seven of it.

Dude, I love ALL your videos. So edifying. It's not often that I feel REFRESHED after watching several videos from the same creator. Grateful for you and your content.

Watching your videos give me a sense of organization and clarity. The sleek quality itself speaks for your content.

Finally, somebody says that... Well done!

well then I think the title of this video should be: " do you need this?" now you're still telling me what I do and don't need!!! JKJKJKJK

@svet-lana8744

5 жыл бұрын

aloha sunshine 🤣👍🏻

Just subscribed... you gotta hit the 1M mark, you deserve it... Your channel is one of my favorites. Keep on with your simple great job.

The quality of your videos are awesome and your messages to your audiences are what we really need to hear. Cause not many are delivering it like you do. Thanks

hilarious. *grabs wine and leaves*

i love your videos..i am a new subscriber

I've been watching your videos every day. It's starting to change my life and perspective on things. And these videos are teaching me to be wise about everything i do, especially on money.

Glad I found this channel. Loving your videos.

"Get this lens or your family will go missing!" How dark! That'd be interesting click bate

I got an ad before this video. Sjskslsjsksksks I need answers matt.

@heathsledger

4 жыл бұрын

Srishti Agnihotri i think hes gone back and monetized some of his older stuff haha

I am really enjoying discovering your channel and videos. You challenge me to think in new ways, Matt.

I love your channel! I find it very helpful and inspirational! Thank you for this wonderful ad free content

I feel like not turning on ads is wasted, theres content creators such as Lisa Eldridge who solely keep advertisements on for the purpose of donating the revenue. As this is a platform that thrives on advertising, I don't think it's a big deal to have ads on videos when it's a huge part of KZreads "culture" and donating the revenue, even if you're not into ads, and keeping your independent platforms; such as a blog, website, your overall personal content; ad free.

you REALLY need to see this video, LIFE CHANGING! (SERIOUSLY!) haha

I appreciate your outlook so much. Words have power! Media influencers and youtubers taking up the same tactics we see in advertising. Tell me how great that camera is, but don't tell me my happiness depends on it.

I just reached the part where you retitle videos and it's so on point, holy shit. I just discovered your channel and it's all so good. Looking forward to more quality content in the future!

Can you make cleaning routine video.. 😁

The shirt reflects the color of your eye

Great video. Thank you for all the hard work you put into them and the time you take to make good content.

And this also applies to many fields of our lives and so many other professions. Awesome video. Thanks.

But matt..I do need it

this is HOW peter mckinnon CREATES video TITLE

@OranJee

5 жыл бұрын

yes, and it is actually helpful and not a clickbait at all.

Love your editing on the videos, clean and colors look amazing (different and unique). Keep up the amazing work.

I´m a new subscriber but already love this channel. In this crazy world we live whatching your videos it´s extremely calming and really funny. I really wanna push myself and try minimalism to help my self and the planet. Cheers from Brazil! Continue doing what you´re doing!

Why do people dislike these videos there so fun to watch

Please tell me i need a C200!! love the way your videos look!! 😉 btw you didn't lose your mind, but you may lose youtube friends lol...

Matt - I appreciate the integrity. Your message makes complete sense. The responsible thing to do as you explained.

I agree. It's seems like nowadays, almost all social media just seems to show what we need or what we don't have. I'm quite new to your channel, but I really like your ideas and videos! Subscribed! :)

You’re brilliant. Ok bye.

Hey Matt, still trying to figure out what type of shirt you are wearing :D

@ernesto-dev

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@em0_tion

5 жыл бұрын

Try watching a video on what a good fit about clothes is and you'll have your answer even if you can't get the exact same brand and/or model :) Personally i love Tencel as a material and the fit + durability is amazing ;) Went from owning 10 "crappy" shirts to a single one that i just love xD Try it for a mind set, hope it helps :)

Thank-you for the wonderful content you provide. It has changed my perspective on so many things.

Ad free video and KZread puts an ad, you deserve a better Platform Matt :'(

“He is a minimalist, but such an extra on all his videos” LMFAO 😂

I love your style and I watch regularly! Thanks for doing what you do.

Your videos are really amazing, i don't know how i found this channel but i'm happy for that, your style of making your videos is really good. Greetings from Mexico!!!!

Matt probably won't reply to this early notified comment...

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

I think you've lost your damned mind. Haha. Titling is part of the competition for peoples attention. On the spectrum of creators you've got the simple and minimalist vision, and theres a place for the more mild high-minded creator on the spectrum - a.k.a. - Matt. But YT is saturated and there are 100 talented creators with zero audience for every one with an audience of 10k+. People are trying to shout through the noise, and just being a great creator is not enough. I am a 40 year old dude. Video is a hobby for me, I run a small business - designing and renovating homes, and I sell real estate. My content is something I'm proud of for me, cause I'm just doing it because I love it, but its also because I'm trying to build my own name, and my own personal brand for my RE and design business. I don't know what I'm doing, I don't know how to build an audience, and it a title is a bit clickbaitey but actually points people to something that's well filmed and interesting and relevant, than I'm glad they 'baited' me, or I may not have saw it. I think the bait has to lead to substance for it it to actually work. I think you're real message of this vid is "You don't need any of what you're being told in order to get better, to be more creative, or to grow your audience or increase your skill." But the message muddies for me when you add in your own personal pet peeve of 'clickbait' titles. Peter McKinnon, Casey Neistat, and others use those techniques. But then the viewer is rewarded with excellent story telling and awesome information. Anyways Matt, love what you do, and I've considered Patreoning just for your vlog too. Keep doing you bro, but let others do them.

@mattdavella

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I totally get that. I think the truest test of character is what's in the actual content. If you're peddling products for affiliate sales or selling things you don't believe in, that's a much bigger problem. I guess you could see the sensational titles as just "playing the game". But if everyone is yelling and screaming for attention it might be more effective to just focus on the content and create an interesting (not sensational) title. Maybe in the short-term it's not the best strategy... but in the long run great content will stand out. Thanks for respectfully disagreeing with me. I appreciate your POV.

@BradMcCallum

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you remember, but years ago Sinead O'Conner burned a picture of the pope while playing SNL. She got tons of blowback for it. Afterwards she said, "People don't always listen when you scream in their faces, sometimes just a whisper in the ear is enough." The clarity of your message on YT and the way you go about it is that whisper. What I do hate is a bait and switch, and I see THAT tactic used a lot. "The ONE thing EVERY WEDDING PHOTOG must do RIGHT NOW" - then 30 seconds in the vid is like "there's a lot of things that you can do in your business, but you might find this helpful." Its like, no. You made the claim, now back it up, and it better be good. :)

@AmjadAbboud

5 жыл бұрын

And that's why I only watch quality videos, like Matt's. I'm forcing myself to NOT click on those clickbait titles, EVEN if they are from my favorite youtubers -> if more people do that, clickbait will not work anymore and people will stop using them

@shitnuts

5 жыл бұрын

Shut up

You always give something or the other to motivate. It's amazing how every video of yours has got something to learn. Thank you for being an honest content creator!

I love your content. The art of questioning things and challenging the status quo is so uncommon, and it is so refreshing.

Matt, you are advertising yourself too just you are not getting pay for it, matter in fact you are doing it in every single video you made! You are advertising for apple! You must stop that! They don't deserve that!