At first, it’s not easy.
Working out, learning, whatever you start… it won’t be easy, and in fact you might think it’s doing the opposite to what it should be doing. But stick with it….
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
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Happy Birthday You Tube!
Who would’ve thought. A platform, that shares videos would be so popular.
A simple idea. Tested by the founders of YouTube, by uploading a video of them at the zoo. And then… boom! people wanted to watch it. And it got popular. Quick. More and more people started uploading and more and more people started watching.
Not just that.
People have made good money from it!
Take Mr Matt Armstrong as a UK YouTuber example.
His first few videos were of him fixing a Audi A3 in his driveway. He wasn’t sure why people would even want to watch it! But he filmed it, and put it on YouTube. Guess what, people did want to watch it. And then he made more videos. More people watched it. And so…. he’s now fixing multi-million pound super cars like Lamborghini’s and Ferrari’s. He’s even been able to purchase his dream home, a new garage, etc… He’s got people working for him!
So what’s the secret?
- It’s all about what you’re good at!
- Your niche. Your passion. Your hobby. That’s what will make you successful.
- Finance, Cars, Football, etc… whatever it is, specialise in one area and explore it to the fullest!
- Engage with your audience!
- Matt is always asking his audience how to fix something or help with something – people out there may know a little more than you and that’s ok!
- Ask questions, film videos with them, etc…
- Consistency wins!
- Keep producing and sharing videos!
- Don’t give up after a few
- Branch out from YouTube but keep your channel going with content
- What will keep you audience tuning in?
- Level up! Get onto bigger challenges! Bigger better bolder!
- There’s YouTubers who keep pushing boundaries!
And remember… it’s not too late!
I’m sure you’ve got a skill people would want to learn from.
There was a gentleman who started a channel aimed for young boys who don’t have fathers, teaching them fatherly things such as shaving, changing a tire, etc…
If you started a channel tomorrow… what would it be about?
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
I was initially thinking about saving this one till end of the year, or end of the month. Or even end of the week…
You see, we wait…. wait for the right moment.
But when is the right moment?
We should just start.
Sooner you start, sooner the success will occur.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
There’s alot of people talking about manifestation.
If you manifest, it will happen.
It doesn’t really work like that.
It’s based on your mindset. And the universe. The universal energy.
Read the below – it’ll explain it clearly, about your mindset, energy and frequency.
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Shout, if you want to go faster!
There’s so much going on in the world right now.
Tariffs. Wars. Fighting. The list continues…. However. Yesterday, there was a story that caught my eye!
Universal are looking to build a huge theme park in Bedford!
Work is scheduled to start next year (2026) and will be completed in 5 years. It will then attract over 8.5m visitors in its first year!
Local media have said – “Proposed plans include a world-class theme park with several themed lands featuring Universal’s distinct brand of immersive storytelling, thrilling rides, innovative attractions and exciting entertainment, all utilising sophisticated and advanced technology.”
You can see why this caught my eye.
Advanced Technology hey. Let’s be honest. We know how quick technology adapts and evolves. 5 years is a long time in tech. So they’ve got to really ‘future-proof’ it as much as possible for tech they don’t know they’ll have to implement!
Not only that – work with the tech companies. When I used to work at Coca-Cola, I was invited to Panasonic offices in New York. They had special labs, where they were working on technology 5 years plus. Similar to Samsung, they have labs that look at tech that is far over the horizon.
Why? Experimentation. They want to try out different tech and see what could work and what might not. This way, they have a better understanding of technology adoption.
It’s not just about adoption. But about how we immersive ourselves in the whole experience. From the moment of booking tickets to go to the theme park, to the moment we arrive… to the moment we’re getting onto a ride!
I’m going to follow this quite closely. Really hope they’re able to build something special…
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Recently, my friend Ajay passed away. He was 45.
There’s one thing about him, we all spoke about and agreed. He had a heart of gold. His sister said, when she last saw him and their mum together, the mum asked if the sister wanted a cup of tea… he said, you don’t ask, you give.
Look deeper than the surface… I’ve focused this on a ‘people’ element. But this is applicable for everything.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Everyday, we’re making decisions. Some big, some small. But what’s important is that we understand the gravity of those decisions.
When you make a particular decision today, you have to take into account the future. Is it the right decision you’re making based on future settings?
You can only do this by understanding. Whilst we don’t have a crystal ball, in to which we can see the future… the best math sometimes you can do is calculate the future cost/benefit.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Think big or go home!
I recall, I did a Friday Thought a few years based on thinking big. But then, the problem is… when you think big, you think you have to make big progress, giant leaps and huge gains.
Not necessarily… You definitely have to reach for the stars but to make that progress, think small steps.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
What is happiness?
I’m often asked this from the people that I coach.
You know what, I don’t know what happiness looks for you, but for me it’s about being content.
Content with what I have.
Content with not really wanting more – but enjoying what I have.
What is happiness for you?
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
As many of you reading this may know, I coach. I coach individuals in a professional setting (such as corporate or in an organisation) and sports (primarily football).
The one thing I always mention is, gain the experience when you’re young. Go learn and do. Those with experience are the ones who’ll be better in life…
