It is easy to look at other YouTube channels and feel small. You might see their big numbers and think you are not good enough. But remember, everyone starts at zero. Even the biggest YouTubers once had no views and no subscribers. Comparing can make you feel sad and may stop you from creating. Instead, use other channels as ideas or inspiration. Ask yourself, what can I learn from them that will help me grow? Then put your own spin on it. No one can be you. There are hundreds or even thousands of people making videos on the same topics. But they all still find viewers. That means there is still a lot of room for you to create your topic, even if others are already doing it. Nobody can say it the way you say it. There is only one you. You will explain things in a way that other people are not explaining them. There is an audience waiting for you to make your content. Do not deprive them of your special way of helping. And do not deprive yourself of the joy of sharing your voice. Checklist to stop comparing: - Remind yourself that every big creator started small - Focus on your own growth, not their numbers - Learn tips from others, but do not copy - Remember there is only one you - Trust that your audience is waiting for your voice - Celebrate small wins, like your first comment or first 10 views Example: If you see a channel with 1 million subscribers, do not feel bad. Instead, think, “That person kept going. I can too.” Even if ten people make the same video, your way of teaching and sharing is different. Focus on getting your first 10 subscribers, then 50, then 100. Step by step, you will grow.

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I use it. I like it. It makes things pop. Clean and easy to read. But I feel called out when I use it… To me it “looks and feels AI-generated.” So now I’m sitting here asking myself….do I ditch it to avoid looking robotic or intellectually incompetent…? Or do I keep using it and be secretly scrutinized…? What do I use in its place…?? These three dots…? Is the em dash dead? With AI do we take the good with the bad like the facts of life…? *sigh Drop your thoughts below or on my Substack post 👇 https://substack.com/@nicolemccainai/note/c-151849468?r=5vlrqn

Google released “nano-banana” right inside their Gemini app. More info HERE Im loving this free feature so much! 💯 I used it to change the color of my dress and I used it to Edit my thumbnails. It did make a few mistakes with changing the wording on my thumbnail So I asked it to remove the word then add it back. I can't seem to get it to make the word bigger but will keep trying. Here'show to access it: 1.Go to Gemini. 2.Make sure you select “2.5 Flash” (top left). 1. Then click on the “tool” icon & “Create images” OR just upload your images if you don't see create images Drop your image outputs below and let me know how you're liking this new tool👇

Being a creator is great but it can also drain you. Take breaks. Rest at night. Move your body. Post on your time not the app’s. Remember your worth is bigger than likes and views.