Starting a YouTube channel while working full-time? Same here. In this video, I’m sharing the 25 real lessons I learnt in my first two months as a new creator — including the mindset shifts, technical surprises, content strategy breakthroughs, and practical workflow tips that changed everything.
⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Disclaimer
0:50 Lesson 1: Niching down
1:14 Lesson 2: Create a persona
1:39 Lesson 3: You are not your audience
2:02 Lesson 4: Momentum is key
2:19 Lesson 5: Choose topics you enjoy
2:38 Lesson 6: Community posts are fun
3:09 Lesson 7: Gear you need
3:21 Lesson 8: Editing in your head ≠ end result
3:40 Lesson 9: First organic subscriber
4:00 Lesson 10: Editing takes forever
4:17 Lesson 11: You develop an analytical eye
4:34 Lesson 12: Learning curve is steep
4:54 Lesson 13: Your friends don’t care
5:10 Lesson 14: English is not a barrier
5:29 Lesson 15: Don’t bite off more than you can chew
5:42 Lesson 16: People are kinder than you think
6:03 Lesson 17: Zoom out of your content
6:22 Lesson 18: Research is procrastination
6:31 Lesson 19: You don’t need templates to start
6:46 Lesson 20: Batch filming is not always the best
7:06 Lesson 21: Don’t shoot in a bad mood
7:16 Lesson 22: The more time you have, the more it takes
7:39 Lesson 23: Embrace the novelty
7:54 Lesson 24
8:17 Lesson 25: Use slides
8:32 My thoughts
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