I Quit YouTube to Learn How to be a Web Developer

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I Quit YouTube to Learn How to be a Web Developer by Lord-Hec

The video discusses the content creator's decision to quit being a YouTuber and focus on learning web development. The primary reasons for this decision include feeling bored and pigeonholed with their content, financial stress and instability, and a desire for a new career path with more stability and opportunities for growth. The speaker also highlights the unpredictability of success on YouTube and the importance of knowing when to let go and pursue other passions. Overall, the speaker believes that learning web development will provide more financial security and the ability to work remotely, leading to a more balanced and enjoyable life.

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In this section, the content creator discusses why they decided to transition from being a full-time YouTuber to learning how to become a web developer. One of the primary reasons was that they needed a fresh start and felt bored with making dance tutorial videos every day. They felt that they were stuck in a routine and wanted to explore their creativity more. Additionally, they felt pigeonholed into making one type of content, and although it garnered positive feedback, it was no longer entertaining or enjoyable for them to create. Overall, they decided to pursue web development as a part-time fellowship and hope to apply themselves in this new field.

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In this section, the YouTuber explains why he quit YouTube to become a web developer. He talks about the unpredictability of being a content creator and how he could make $20,000 one month and only $6,000 the next, with 30% of that going to taxes. He also mentions that the fluctuations in income can cause financial stress and anxiety, which is not healthy. Furthermore, he discusses how dance videos don't get as much traction as prank videos, causing him to branch out into other types of videos. Ultimately, he believes that becoming a web developer will give him a more stable career and less financial stress.

00:10:00

In this section of the video, the content creator discusses the reasons why he decided to quit YouTube. He explains that the platform is very unpredictable, and even though he has improved as a content creator in terms of his humor and delivery, the views on his videos don't always match up to the effort he puts in. He also mentions that the algorithm changes so much that it is hard to grasp and master the platform, and that success on YouTube often comes down to luck and positioning yourself at the right time. Overall, he feels like his time and effort would be better spent learning web development.

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In this section, the speaker discusses how the effort put into a video does not necessarily determine its success, as a large portion of gaining views is dependent on the topic's popularity and relevance. He explains that as a dance YouTuber, relying on popular music presents a challenge as copyright rules prevent the monetization of videos. In addition, the speaker touches on YouTube's algorithm design, which prioritizes watch time and viewer interest rather than subscriptions, implying that obtaining views requires a good understanding of audience preferences. Despite the difficulties, the speaker finds success in making dance tutorials rather than solely focusing on creating dance videos.

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In this section of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of knowing when to let go of something and move on to pursue something else. He notes that while he still enjoys creating content on YouTube, he wants to be able to pursue another passion as well and not rely solely on the fluctuation of his YouTube channel. He believes that pursuing a career in web development will offer him more stability and opportunities for growth, while still allowing him to create content on YouTube. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the concept of a nine to five job, and the importance of having financial stability without being underpaid. The speaker acknowledges that pursuing a new career path is not easy, but he celebrates his decision to take a step into the unknown.

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In this section, the speaker talks about how he is now taking the time to celebrate his wins and appreciate the world around him now that he is learning to become a web developer. He also discusses how having valuable skills, such as web development, can provide financial security and the ability to work remotely, allowing for a more balanced and enjoyable life. The speaker expresses mixed feelings about the use of AI in various applications, but is eager to continue learning and sharing his journey as a web developer with his audience.

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