I did it.
Check it out (click here if you can’t see it on the blog):
Although this video is pretty bare in terms of actual information, it signifies three things:
I kept my word
I’m pretty sure that a good number of you were skeptical and assumed that the video post was an empty promise, right? I know, at least for most people, that recording video is kind of scary. There are a lot of factors that you may not be too sure about before making a video (attractiveness, flow of ideas, personality, setting/background). Now, as you can probably tell from my first video,
- I don’t care too much about my physical attractiveness – I didn’t put makeup on 
- I was in my dorm room recording this
-I pretty much improvised the whole mini-speech (though it did take me more than one take to get right – there’s a lot of background noise in a dorm)
So for those of you who are too scared to make video… do it! All it takes is a video camera, sunlight, and somewhat of a planned speech. My video isn’t perfect, but the point is that I tried, and that’s all that matters to me.
I’m serious about owning my life
The logo change and the video were just the first steps. More drastic changes are in the making. A new website is in development that will soon provide the funds to allow me to go overseas. I also specified in the video that I plan to make a travel vlog. This isn’t a joke, people. This is real.
Make plans to take action.
I can break out of my comfort zone
As you can tell by the pathetically low tone of my voice, I wasn’t 100% comfortable making this video. Heck, I’m not even 100% comfortable referring to it. But the fact remains that I didn’t have to be 100% comfortable to make it. Conditions don’t have to be perfect in order for you to act. Taking action is always the best thing. Don’t think about the right time, because the right time is NOW. If I can do it, so can you.
Like I said, this is just the beginning of things to come. And I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the road less traveled won’t be easy. It never is. But I believe that if I just keep trying, something good has to come of it. Whenever that time comes, I don’t know.
However, when that time does come, you’ll be the first to know. Until then, my friends…
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
photo credit: Todd Huffman
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John, congratulations on your first video, takes guts to do it. You come across very well so I am sure your readers will enjoy the video updates. All the best John.
Hi John,
Great job on your first video! And you make an excellent point – that being that you set out to do this, and you kept that promise. And that’s important, to a degree for your readers. Even more, though, to you personally. It shows your commitment to follow through.
And…looking forward to what you have coming! Very exciting, all of it! All the best, my friend…
Way to go, breaking out of your comfort zone! Awsome!
Hey John. Thanks for that video. That’s one step forward to breaking out of your comfort zone and I just wanted to mention that you have a very friendly tone of voice. Looking forward to your updates!
Congrats on your first video! I may do one at a certain point, but not anytime soon. I love your new design too!
I look forward to seeing your new site when it comes out.
Hey John, nice to see a moving, talking face to go with your words. You’re a disarming, easygoing dude. I think you’ve inspired me to do a video too.
Can’t wait to hear more about your new project.
How excitement! Well done on your follow through. Yes~ the making of a vid is daunting~ mine is all over the shop ~:-)
You’ll love the making of a podcast…the stress is no less!
I like that you mentioned about not waiting for everything to be “perfect”; appreciating what we have at this moment in time and going for it really does push the envelope.
Your video was well received, and a bit inspirational. In my 3 years of blogging I’ve never once made one. It may be my time!
YAY YOU! How wonderful you took the leap! I’m so proud for you. You sound like you are committed to follow thru – a very admirable trait! This took courage! I’m smiling all the way thru your video like a proud mama.
@Steven – Hey Steven! Glad you like the video, but I’m sorry to say that I won’t be doing this as a recurring feature on the blog. You’ll have to wait until I start traveling…but who know how long that’ll take…
Thanks for the retweet by the way
@Lance – Thanks for the support Lance. I really did just do this to show that your first try doesn’t have to be perfect. As long as you do it (and proceed to practice over and over), there’s no stopping you from getting better.
@Dani – Thanks Dani!
@Tristan – You give me too much credit, Tristan. It’s thanks to my nervousness that my voice is that way. I’m not actually like this at all when I’m comfortable. I’ll try to be more animated in the next video…
Thanks for your kindness and support.
@Carla – Aw man, I really thought you would do one. Oh well, some time in the future then. I’ll let loose more information about the site as it becomes available. Nice to here from you again!
@David – I think you should do a video, David. I have this preconceived voice I hear in my head when I read your blog, so it’ll be eye-opening when you provide your own voice through video.
Thanks for the support, man and welcome to the blog
@Char – Perfection is for suckers who always for the right time. But for you and me, we act now and fix our mistakes along the way.
Haven’t tried podcasting either. I might consider it…
@Ibrahim – I think it’s time for you to get started. All you have to do is try it once. Go for it
@suzen – Thanks Suzen. Though I’ve just recently connected with you, you’ve given me encouragement to keep moving forward. I was afraid, but I acted anyway. Now I have nowhere to go, but up
@Dianne – Hey Dianne, glad to hear from you on the blog! Video is definitely something I’ll consider doing, but for now, I’ll stick to good old text. In time, I’ll be able to record me doing something more exciting, and not just me sitting in my room.
Nice Job on your 1st video John. It’s been fun watching you grow. I do hope you do video more regularly. I plan on doing video on my blog page as well. My blog page is very very new and my hopes is to get content up regularly starting next week.
Looking forward to hearing about your new website as well
Thanks
Dianne
Great video John, well done!!!
Can’t wait to see/hear more of them.
Kirsty
John, nice job on your video and good to see you. I really need to take the plunge and make a video at my blog as well. I think it is always nice to see the real people behind the blogs.
Cheers,
Dayne
Fantastic vid, John.
I think you did a wonderful job.
Keep up the good work.
John, Every milestone deserves recognition, so congratulations. I actually need to do 2 videos for a project I’ve been working on and you have inspired me to get them done. Thanks man!
Hey I applaud you for your work! Good luck with the launch of your new website.
John, fantastic! You did great and you come across very well. I think you’ll do fine on your videos in the future.
Thank you guys so much for all of your support! I couldn’t keep moving forward without you
Great video bro! Looks like your in your college dorm room, i remember those days! keep up the good work!
Hi John
Great to see you doing this Video.
You look and sound great,
Looking forward to more.
Inspirational
@Jonathan F. – Thanks man. Hope to see video on your blog as well!
@Brigid – Hey Brigid, nice to see you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video I just spontaneously made
I hope to make more in the future too…
Hey, John! This is awesome! I think was without internet (moving to VT) when this came out. I’m glad Lori referred to it in her post, so I could see it too!
First things first: you have GOT to get some color up on those dorm walls! How can you THINK in there?
Video blogginging is an exciting way to share your daily experiences with your family and friends. I have just started video blogging“’
Nice. I’ve taken a break on video-blogging since nothing amazing is happening in my life so far. Good luck.