May '24 (edited) in 🎥 Content
😨 I Still Get Anxious When Recording Videos
I'm about to sit down and record a YouTube video.
I don't want to do it.
Maybe that's why I'm right here writing this post instead?
Maybe you want to record a video and instead you're reading this post.
Sometimes people tell me I make it look easy—recording videos.
And while I'm not terrified like I used by be (see screenshot of my first LinkedIn video), I feel all sorts of resistance, probably every time I do it.
I get anxious, I doubt my idea, it never fully goes away. At least not yet.
And guess what, sometimes I screw up, I have to re-record.
It often takes me more time than I want.
I hate that feeling, all that wasted time...
(though of course it's not truly wasted because I always learn something new in the process)
But regardless, it's hard, so naturally I come up with all sorts of distractions.
The best way I've been able to combat this is to try and make a quality video.
Sometimes I have to focus on a script (or at least an outline) and write it out.
I have to clarify all my thoughts, and I rework and synthesize my thoughts over and over to refine and articulate my thoughts into simple powerful ideas.
It's all about creating value, articulating powerful points in simple terms. The better you can reduce the learning curve for someone the better your videos will do.
That process while not always fun reduces the anxiety I feel because I know the video will be good. I can actually feel it inside my gut.
Sometimes people are trying to build all these complex systems that make things easy—but they never actually hit record.
Or it zaps the life from their videos.
That might sound counterintuitive coming from me giving the products I sell. But truthfully my systems work best automating good content. Not helping you avoid the creation process.
You can use ChatGPT but if you don't know what a good video is, if you don't know what a good script is, you won't be able to push back and modify the script to make it better.
So, don't be afraid to put in the time. The obstacle is the way.
I think a lot of people don't like their videos because they know they could be better.
They feel like an imposter because they are kind of being an imposter.
It's hard work to be good, the best, to make good videos.
So if you're the one who's been wanting to make some videos, but are reading this instead.
Here's your sign.
Go make that video.
That's what I'm about to do.
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• May '24
Here’s a tip I recently came up with (for scripting):
Once you have your topic ready…
  • Start a Loom video
  • Babble on and on about the topic
  • Copy the transcript
  • Paste into ChatGPT and prompt it to write a script based on the transcript
Boom, there’s your script ready to record!
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• May '24
that's a GREAT method
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• May '24
Thee stephen pope wow no way 🤪 thank you for sharing because I do often wonder how people manage to do video so often ☺️
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• May '24
haha = )
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• May '24
yep, the work just needs done without expecting any result except the feedback loop and improvement on the next one.
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I'm a professional hypnotherapist. If anybody is suffering anxiety about this feel free to DM me, I'm really busy at the moment, but will try to fit you in for a free session, but if I can't manage that, I can at least give you some tips to help.
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• May '24
BTW, my videos is DONE! woooooot!
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• May '24
Thanx brother. Let me switch my phone camera on as a matter of fact.
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• May '24
I find more anxiety during the editing process, so long and repetitive, seeing your face over and over. We don't all look as good and smart as you 😄
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• May '24
why not find an editor like or it will save you SO MUCH time.
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• May '24
Take a little Pressfield with a little Holiday sprinkled in, add a dash of Godin. Ship good work! 👊
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• May '24
And the more you do the easier it gets... I agree that its easy to get stuck in what we call "the getting ready syndrome!" Decide to stop "getting ready and start "getting going!" Soon it will be done...
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• May '24
Thanks for sharing we forget that it's not just me LOL.
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• May '24
I like this: “The better you can reduce the learning curve for someone [else] the better your videos will do.”
A supervisor early in my career, when I was having a very bad day, told me the best way to get over your work anxiety is to get out there and do something to help someone else.
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• May '24 (edited)
Nice one, thanks. I think a lot of folks needed to read this (me included)...🫣
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• May '24
Video creation, my No1 problem. I am doing anything and everything to skip that step. Mother of my all procrastinations 😔
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• May '24
Me too. Batching always works best for killing that feeling in my gut. After the first few videos, that feeling goes away. Now, what doesn’t work for me is coming up with video ideas and recording on a daily basis. I’ve been stressed out on more than a few occasions getting ready to go somewhere, and trying to come up with a video idea, record and edit it.
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• May '24
Haha 🤣 I can so relate to this. I always find myself incredibly “busy” when it comes to recording videos 🤣
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• May '24
me as well
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• May '24
I'm going to save this one.. haha
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• May '24
I love the vulnerability. I support more posts like this. Thanks for sharing
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• May '24
you thought I was invincible? = )
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• May '24
no, but a really thick armour 🛡️
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• May '24
thank you for sharing because I do often wonder how people manage to do video so often ☺️
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• May '24
I really appreciate this post. I actually joined Skool because I am considering starting a community that helps people get better on camera. Think toastmaster for the creator in all of us. Many people are now using online video as a critical part of their jobs- from sales and marketing to how tos and product videos to professionals like lawyers, to CEO podcasts, more and more companies are deploying a “Personality Led Growth” strategy. I have spent the last 25 years helping professionals be better on camera in my role running a b to b video agency for Fortune 500 companies. I know all the tips and tricks, but more importantly I know that getting better on video is not a class, it’s a practice. It’s rituals. It’s support and feedback. So that’s why I am creating this community. I believe that anyone can 10x the quality of their videos, their confidence, and most importantly, learn how to reduce friction so that they can actually produce their videos. Would anybody on this thread be interested in that kind of a service, and if so what would be the most important thing you would be looking for to help you stop dreading being on camera and start looking forward to it?
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• May '24 (edited)
You continue to surprise and impress! Thank you again for your willingness to address the challenges that we all seem to face but always think we are alone in facing them!
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• May '24 (edited)
I just realized this is wrong thread. About time wasting. I get paralyzed by overwhelm thinking about all the skills I need to learn instead of focusing on the skills I have and completing the task in front of me. Not taking on more than 3 tasks at a time. New rule.
  1. Finish book and upload to Amazon.
  2. Wrap up group of Beta learners collect stories and social proof.
  3. Decide what the 3rd priority is out of 50 tasks that need doing. Lol. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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thanks for sharing this I really appreciated it brother.
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