Video Blogging: Yesterday I tried to record a video blog since I didn’t have time to write. I looked both nervous and pretentious. I still want to make it happen…but I’m not liking how it’s turning out. I don’t know how to fix that.
Communicating with a Following: I run into this dilemma. My committed following (small) hears most of what I have to say. But most of my following doesn’t keep that close tabs on me. How do I make sure to communicate with all the following without over-communicating to and annoying my committed following?
Busy Weeks: I’m in a busy week right now. I’ve had an accumulating list of unfinished to-do items. It won’t always be this way. It’s a wave and the low point will come soon. I have to remind myself of that so I don’t stress out.
Feelings of Dread: I’ve found myself having random moments of dread occasionally. I get really worried randomly about a tiny event or a looming deadline. Not sure where those are coming from but I’ve been working hard to keep a good perspective. Most of what I worry about doesn’t matter.
Criticism from a Friend: Wounds from a friend can be trusted. But criticism from a friend sucks. The good thing is, criticism is rarely about you. It’s usually about the critic. It’s their insecurities, baggage, and prejudices. You don’t have to let it phase you. Sure, it hurts…but shake it off and move on.
the only way to get better at video blogging is to do more video blogs. 🙂
of course, doing more doesn’t mean you WILL get better, it just means you might (but I’m pretty sure you will).
Give yourself permission to suck at first. Make a pact that you’ll do 5 short video blogs, and then after 5 evaluate: am i getting better? do i like this or hate it? do I want to continue?
(oh and as for the pretentiousness…take off the scarf and the beret next time.)
ah. wardrobe was my issue. it seems so obvious now! 😛
the only way to get better at video blogging is to do more video blogs. 🙂
of course, doing more doesn’t mean you WILL get better, it just means you might (but I’m pretty sure you will).
Give yourself permission to suck at first. Make a pact that you’ll do 5 short video blogs, and then after 5 evaluate: am i getting better? do i like this or hate it? do I want to continue?
(oh and as for the pretentiousness…take off the scarf and the beret next time.)
ah. wardrobe was my issue. it seems so obvious now! 😛
Seems you like and I share the same fears. Deadlines, insecurities, or mediocre contact always burns me. I constantly have to remind myself of Phillipians 4:6 just to get through the day. Place it all on him, and trust his guiding.
PS: don’t expect video blogs from me anytime soon. If you’re not trusting yourself to do it, I’m not even going near it! 🙂
Bro. It’s worth a try. Didn’t work out for me but you’re a different beast. 🙂 Where I fail you must succeed.
Seems you like and I share the same fears. Deadlines, insecurities, or mediocre contact always burns me. I constantly have to remind myself of Phillipians 4:6 just to get through the day. Place it all on him, and trust his guiding.
PS: don’t expect video blogs from me anytime soon. If you’re not trusting yourself to do it, I’m not even going near it! 🙂
Bro. It’s worth a try. Didn’t work out for me but you’re a different beast. 🙂 Where I fail you must succeed.
Video blogging is interesting. I tried it once and freaked because it looked like I was in an asylum with all white walls in the background. Plus I hate the way my voice sounds (though from what I hear from others, I’m not alone in that tension).
Looking forward to your eventual first vlog, Jonathan!
Video blogging is interesting. I tried it once and freaked because it looked like I was in an asylum with all white walls in the background. Plus I hate the way my voice sounds (though from what I hear from others, I’m not alone in that tension).
Looking forward to your eventual first vlog, Jonathan!
Jonathan, your candidness and transparency (vulnerableness?) is one of your greatest strengths. It makes people, including me, want to warm up to you.
Jonathan, your candidness and transparency (vulnerableness?) is one of your greatest strengths. It makes people, including me, want to warm up to you.