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Ann Mary Alexander

Mr. Beast said this....

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Today marks Day 12 of my YouTube journey. I saw a Mr. Beast video recently, and his words hit hard:

"Your first video won't get views. Your first 10 won’t either. So stop overthinking and just start. You think your videos are good, but they suck. The sooner you learn how to make great videos, the sooner you’ll get views."

That’s the reality.

I’ve uploaded 12 videos so far, but I know nothing big will happen until I post my 100th.

Until then, I’m focused on learning.

Here are some key lessons so far:

1. Attention spans are shrinking

People don’t watch long videos anymore.

If you don’t grab attention in the first 3 seconds, they’ll scroll away.

Use big subtitles, clear visuals, and strong hooks to keep them watching.

2. Video editing is everything

If you have a dream of starting a YouTube channel learn video editing first.

It makes a huge difference.

You don’t need fancy effects, just cut out the boring parts, add smooth transitions, and keep it fast-paced.

Good editing keeps viewers engaged.

3. Every second in a YouTube Short counts

There’s no room for extra fluff.

Get to the point fast.

Keep the video moving, make sure every second adds value, and use clear audio and engaging visuals to hold attention.

4. Titles & Thumbnails make or break a video

A great title and thumbnail get people to click.

Keep titles short and catchy.

Thumbnails should be simple, bold, and easy to read—no clutter, just eye-catching visuals.

I have 88 more videos to go before I hit my first milestone.

Let’s see what happens next.

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Stay safe. Have a great weekend,

Ann.

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P.S. If you've been feeling low, here's a poem to cheer you up.

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