Seriously – there are literally millions of videos on YouTube that range from guys getting hit in the groin to people doing the most amazing things and I’m certainly not among them. Granted I imagine that most people aren’t but it got me wondering. Should I make it my New Year’s resolution to achieve something YouTube-able?
Step 1 – Identify Your Strengths.
I can kick pretty high. Well, I can kick pretty high for someone of my height and limited coordination. And to be honest I can probably only kick the one time before something gets strained or pulled. Plus I’m sure there are people who could kick higher and look better doing it….so scratch that. Let’s start again.
Step 1.2 –
I can play the guitar. But in reality I’m self taught and can’t read music. Sure it’s a good starting point, but there are people who are clearly much better and I’d just end up embarrassing myself. Strike two.
Step 1.3 –
Ok, so instead of such a narrow focus, I’ve opened it up to a broader scope. By first identifying things I’m physically capable of accomplishing, I’m much less likely to walk away disappointed. As my old football coach used to tell me, “Set the bar really low, and you’ll jump over it every time.” Indeed, words to live by.
Step 2 – Practice
You’ll be told that to be the best at something you need to practice all day, everyday. I say if you’re going to be the best at something you’re probably born to it. So practice for a few days and see how things go. If you’re a prodigy and meant for it, you’ll see results almost instantly. If you have to work extremely hard, perhaps it wasn’t in the cards – so move on.
Step 3 – Video Time!
By now I’ll have figured out which attribute I posses that sets me apart from other mere mortals. I’ve practiced as much as I need and am ready to record.
I think by following these simple steps I will be on my way to internet fame in no time. Plus I’ll have a timeless record to show my children and ensure my name lives on in infamy.
I feel better already.
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