I'm a YouTuber creating videos about men's lifestyle, photography, coffee, and more. In this newsletter I'm sharing all things simple living, men's fashion, books and media, and anything that doesn't fit on the YouTube channel!
What if Everything Goes Right?
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Hey there, I'll admit it: I'm a pessimist. It's not something I'm proud of, nor is it something I want to be, but it's a fact of my life. It's something I cope with and work to improve, but more often than not, my pessimism gets the best of me. Lately, that manifested itself in a creative block that was part of a very busy season in my life. Back in February, I sat down to write a video called, "I built a system for getting out of debt," where I chronicled all the tools and systems I'd implemented into my life to budget my income, save money, and pay down my credit card debt. When this idea came to me, I was pretty enthusiastic about it and couldn't wait to work on it. And then, I sat down behind my laptop screen, and it felt like grinding rusty gears to create something that felt cohesive and meaningful. At every turn, I told myself that "this isn't good enough," or "this will likely not get enough views to make it worthwhile," or "I don't think my audience will care." And then I stopped creating entirely. I discussed in my most recent video the circumstances around my absence, and while there were other prevailing circumstances, my own pessimism got in my way and killed all of my creative energy. That pessimism turned into laziness, and then that laziness turned into discontent, and then that discontent turned into depression. And that's the question that I asked myself on Monday morning when I fired up the camera for the first time in three months. If you're feeling stuck in your job, relationship, or creative pursuit and feel like nobody cares or that everything is headed for disaster, then I encourage you to take a couple moments to breathe deeply, preferably with your eyes closed, bring yourself back to center, and ask yourself, "What if everything goes right?" As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read this newsletter. If you're feeling creative burnout, just know it gets better. Cheers, Drew |
Hey there! I'm Drew.
I'm a YouTuber creating videos about men's lifestyle, photography, coffee, and more. In this newsletter I'm sharing all things simple living, men's fashion, books and media, and anything that doesn't fit on the YouTube channel!
Hey, it’s been a minute. Rumors of my dissappearance have been greatly exaggerated (not sure if anyone has actually questioned it, but I have been since I stopped posting). I posted my last video at the end of January, and a LOT has happened since then, and that has kept me busy, and exhausted. So where have I been? What have I been doing? Well, let’s start with the first part. I work a full time job from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. I create my videos in my spare time, or when I take my...
Hi friend, It’s been a minute! The last time I wrote to you here was __, and since then, it feels like so much has changed. The beginning of the year always leads me to be very introspective. My thoughts consist of: What did I accomplish last year? What do I want to accomplish this year? What are some areas where I struggled, and where can I improve in ? What do I want to change this year? During this period of introspection, I find myself learning a lot about my own thoughts, personality,...
Hey friend, I know it’s been a while since my last newsletter. The holidays, with all the time spent with friends and family, combined with my full-time job, kept me pretty busy these past couple of months. But I’m officially back to creating content! Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit existential, as I often do during the winter. One thing that’s been on my mind is this recurring cycle of passion and dispassion in my life. What do I mean? Let’s use my creative work as an example. I’ve been...