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My 11-Year-Old Taught Me What I'd Been Fearing for Years

My 11-Year-Old Taught Me What I'd Been Fearing for Years

Update: 2025-03-18
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Fifteen years into my online journey, I found myself at a surprising crossroads: feeling like a complete beginner. After avoiding YouTube for over a decade, I finally committed to six months of consistent video creation—only to discover the very thing that intimidated me most was surprisingly simple.

The irony wasn't lost on me when my 11-year-old casually introduced me to CapCut, showing me how easily I could edit videos right from my phone. All those years of resistance melted away in minutes. This experience highlighted a powerful truth about content creation: our biggest obstacles often exist primarily in our minds. What seems insurmountable before we begin often proves quite manageable once we take that first step.

My current challenge lies in balancing content production with ongoing education. The digital landscape overflows with strategies, tips, and tactics—but consuming information can't replace the lessons gained through doing. That's why I've embraced "failure is feedback" as my guiding principle. Each underperforming video provides valuable data, directing my next attempt. Rather than waiting for perfect knowledge, I'm learning through consistent action, refining my approach with every upload. Whether you're new to content creation or a veteran facing an unfamiliar platform, remember that growth comes through practice, not perfect preparation. What area have you been hesitating to explore? Perhaps it's time to discover that, like me, what you've been avoiding might be simpler than you imagined.

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My 11-Year-Old Taught Me What I'd Been Fearing for Years

My 11-Year-Old Taught Me What I'd Been Fearing for Years

Jenny Melrose: Business Strategist