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7 Habits of Highly Effective YouTubers
(A Stephen CoveyāStyle Framework for NewTubers) 1. Be Proactive ā Be a Creator, Not a Consumer Highly effective YouTubers donāt wait for ideas or perfect conditions. They take initiative: ⢠Create before you feel ready ⢠Publish even when itās imperfect ⢠Learn by doing, not planning forever ⢠Resist getting stuck binge-watching other creators ⢠Join Skool communities like the NewTubers YouTube Collective š NewTubers YouTube Collective https://tinyurl.com/NewTubers-YouTube-Collective Mantra: āI donāt wait for motivation ā I create momentum.ā āø» 2. Begin With the End in Mind ā Know the Channel Youāre Trying to Build Before you make videos, be clear on: ⢠Who you want to serve ⢠What your channel helps them achieve ⢠What transformation your content creates ⢠What value your channel will be known for in 1ā2 years This gives you a true north, so you stop pivoting randomly. Mantra: āEvery video is a brick in the channel Iām building.ā āø» 3. Put First Things First ā Focus on Inputs, Not Outcomes New YouTubers get overwhelmed by: ⢠Sub count ⢠Views ⢠Analytics ⢠Monetization Effective creators focus on what they control: ⢠Publishing consistently ⢠Improving titles & thumbnails ⢠Increasing watch time ⢠Making better hooks ⢠Studying audience retention Mantra: āI prioritize creation and improvement ā the algorithm will follow.ā āø» 4. Think Win-Win ā Make Every Video a Deal Between You and the Viewer Your video succeeds only if both parties win: ⢠Viewer wins: They get value, entertainment, clarity, or transformation ⢠You win: You earn watch time, retention, subs, trust Every idea should pass the Win-Win test: ⢠Does this thumbnail promise a benefit viewers actually want? ⢠Does this video respect my viewersā time? ⢠Am I giving more than Iām asking? Mantra: āIf the viewer wins first, I win naturally.ā āø» 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ā Study Your Audience Before Speaking to Them