What I Wish I'd Known Before Starting a YouTube Channel

One year ago I started posting videos on YouTube, with zero editing skills and no real plan. Here's what I've learned since then - what surprised me, what's still hard, and the honest dilemma I keep coming back to: should I use clickbait to get more views? I share how I actually make these videos (much simpler than you might think), why I don't edit, what my playlists have taught me about what's really on my mind, and why I still haven't figured out the the subscriber/viewer puzzle. If you've ever thought about starting a channel, or you're already running a small one, I hope some of this is useful. I'd love to hear your own experiences or questions in the comments. If you enjoyed this video, perhaps you'd like to watch some of the other videos in my Thinking and Learning Series: