Still Haven’t Made Videos? Your Ego Is to Blame

June 4, 2018 - 18 Comments

You know that filming videos in 2018 is essential to build your online brand. Yet, you're still not making them. But one day you will – at least that's what you keep telling yourself...

Chances are that whatever your justification is for not getting in front of the camera ("My camera isn't good enough...", "There's nowhere to film in my apartment...", and so on), it's likely your ego that's preventing you from building the video skills you need to make it online.

In this episode, we'll provide you specific action steps on how to overcome camera shyness, stage fright and procrastination when it comes to filming and publishing videos. We'll help you quiet that fear-of-judgement keeping you from venturing out past your comfort zone.

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What You'll Discover in this Episode:

  • The scientific explanation why recording a YouTube video in a quiet room feels almost as scary as giving a speech on stage.
  • The benefits of making videos: it's not just good for your business, but good for your confidence too!
  • How to sidestep your ego keeping you from publishing your work.
  • How to identify resistance and procrastination - it's often disguised to trick you.
  • Personal examples from Shane and Hanne and how they motivated themselves to make videos consistently.
  • The type of video that are easiest to get started with if you don't want to initially be in the spotlight.
  • A little hack for women to avoid unwanted comments.
  • Overcoming a common beginner's mistake.
  • An add-on to the ActiveGrowth podcast episode 026 - more ways to keep your audience's attention.

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Action!

Get out your camera or smartphone and make your first video today! But before you start, get a piece of paper and finish this sentence:

"The reason I'm making this video is..."

Find your 'why' and imagine the people you're making the video for. See if this helps you overcome your resistance.

As always, we want your feedback, questions, tips and stories. You can leave them in the comments section down below or leave us a voice message by hitting the "Start recording" button below:

See you soon with another episode!

About ​Alexandra Kozma

Alexandra is a traveling marketer. When she is not editing podcast episodes or writing blog posts, she's out there exploring a new city. She's the creator of the Morning Mindset daily mindfulness journal.


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