4 intuitive strategies that fuel my creative process — “An object in motion stays in motion.” — Sir Isaac Newton This principle ↑ isn’t just physics — it’s my writing mantra. I write weekly to harness the momentum of creativity. While the discipline to write is one thing, deciding what to write next is its own unique puzzle. How…

A Guide to True Lasting Happiness — “Action expresses priorities.” — Mahatma Gandhi In 2023, we are living in an “attention economy,” where attention is the most valuable commodity you can offer to yourself and others. Every day, companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars trying to figure out how to get you to pay attention to them. The competition for this prized asset is fierce. So, if our attention is so valuable, then what should we actually be paying…

Your Guide to the Top Sources for Quality B-Roll — In video editing, B-roll is the silent storyteller, providing depth and connection without a word. I’ve been on the hunt for good b-roll since 2014 as a YouTube video editor. One thing I’ve learned: Solid b-roll used to be REALLY hard to find. Back in 2018, everything felt so “Stock.” Now, we have lots of afforable and quality options. After 10 years of video editing, I…

In the pursuit of success, we tend to search for grand revelations, overlooking the subtle artistry of daily practice. I’m certainly guilty of this: looking for the large, sweeping actions I can make, rather than focusing on how small, consistent actions hold just as much (if not more) power. These…

The simple strategy that keeps me reading year-round — Every time I finish a book, I have 1 simple rule I follow: I *immediately* make sure to order and/or download my next book. Even if I don’t plan on reading it that day, I order it. This ensures I always have a book ready-to-read (or listen to). It helps me keep momentum. Less decision fatigue! Here are my best strategies to always…

One graph that demystifies the post-production process! — For the past 10 years, I’ve been editing videos for creators and brands on YouTube. I often hear things like, “YouTubers have it easy…it’s not even a job!” While I agree that creative work can sometimes feel more “fun,” there is a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that goes…

After a decade of editing videos for influencers and brands, I’ve seen first-hand what sets the cream of the content crop apart from the rest! The truth? The best content creators all share four key habits, whether they realize it or not. It’s not about having the best tech or…

As a video editor, the editing tricks I can do this year compared to what I could do last year, just due to the AI tools that have come out, is WILD. If you haven’t started using AI in your workflow, you might be missing out! 🦾 Here are 10 new A.I. video editing tools on the scene, that you may not have heard of yet: Wave.Video: Imagine being able…

There’s something about being in the trenches of YouTube video editing that really makes you think… and learn… and grow. The real essence of this journey lies in the personal growth it brings. Here are three life-altering things that being a YouTube video editor has taught me: 1. Time Maturity Being a video…