Just Show Up

This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions and progress.

Last Week's Thoughts:

• I pondered over the incomplete projects and the need to prioritize them
• I reflected on the importance of work-life balance, especially when working from home (and taxes)
• I expressed my concerns about juggling multiple interests and not being able to focus on one particular niche
• I analyzed the challenges of finding a balance between personal passions and professional goals

This Week's Plans:

• Launch Paddle Studios, where I can showcase the work I'm involved in
• Prepare research questions for an upcoming interview with a project collaborator
• Work on the script for a new podcast trailer
• Dedicate a certain amount of time each night to working on my personal projects, such as video scripts and organization

Welcome to "Just Show Up," a podcast where I, Ben Hillman, share my personal journey of self-discovery, creativity, and personal growth as I navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of life. After a two-year hiatus, I'm back and ready to tackle the challenges ahead, from working on exciting projects at my job to cultivating a fulfilling personal life. Each week, I will recap my experiences, discuss what's coming up, and provide valuable insights and advice to help you face your own struggles and triumphs. If you're looking for an honest and relatable podcast that will inspire you to show up, face your fears, and embrace the unknown, "Just Show Up" is the perfect place to start. Join me on this incredible journey as I learn, grow, and share my story with you.

Ben discusses his recent feelings of melancholy and the importance of working on personal projects alongside his professional work. He talks about his current job at Paddle, where he creates podcasts and videos, and how he still yearns to work on his YouTube channel. Ben shares his realization of feeling like he's "playing house" in his adult life, as well as the satisfaction and contentment he's found with his current situation. He touches on his anxiety disorder and the methods he uses to cope with it, including focusing on one task at a time through the use of to-do lists and productivity software like Notion. Finally, Ben sets goals for the upcoming week, which include creating a trailer for a new podcast, preparing a website launch, and keeping other ongoing projects on track.

Welcome back to the podcast! Let's show up.

My latest video: https://youtu.be/r4J1oL531EE

Today we're talking about:

• Mental Health follow up
• Side projects
• Incremental change
  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Welcome back to the podcast! Let's show up.

My latest video: https://youtu.be/r4J1oL531EE

Today we're talking about:

• Mental Health
• Therapy
• Asking for Help

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Support me on Patreon: http://bit.ly/slackpatreon

View this video on YouTube: http://bit.ly/slackerstudio

Why do YouTubers have studios? That's something I've wondered for a while. I want a big space with multiple different areas where work can take place... but is that just to feed my ego or is it somewhat necessary?

#DigitalAwareness #YouTubeStudio #nosmallcreator

Slacker Stuff: Searching for Meaning in Digital Awareness

https://www.slackerstuff.com/

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Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slackerstuff
  
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/slackerstuffs
  
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/slackerstuff
  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slackerstuff
  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slackerstuff/
  
• Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slackerstuff
  

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My Gear:

Camera

• Panasonic G7: https://amzn.to/2q8ChV2
  
• DJI Spark Drone: https://amzn.to/2oxqr6G
  

Lenses:

• Panasonic 25mm MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
  
• Sigma 16mm F/1.4 MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/2VYYKzX
  
• Variable ND Filter: https://amzn.to/2IQEJpN
  

Lighting:

• Viltrox LED Light Panel: https://amzn.to/2nIZ0pS
  

Audio

• Rode VideoMicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/2IPgUhU
  
• Zoom H1: https://amzn.to/2WapFZL
  

Stabilization:

• Koolehaoda Monopod: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
  
• JOBY GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/2MfBE4T
  
• Neewer Panoramic Ball Head: https://amzn.to/2MYXOY7
  

Other Helpful Tools:

• Parrot Telepromter 2: https://amzn.to/32cQNcI
  
• Neewer 3-Wheel Camera Dolly: https://amzn.to/2oxplb4
  
• Neewer 47.2 inch Camera Slider: https://amzn.to/2VIoT5D
  

Support me on Patreon: http://bit.ly/slackpatreon

View this video on YouTube: http://bit.ly/persevere2020

The biggest lesson I've learned recently is focusing on Actions instead of Results. If you want to  Persevere on YouTube in 2020, you need to focus on what you can influence (your actions) instead of what you cannot directly control (views, subscribers, etc). I talk more about that in this episode.

#DigitalAwareness #YouTube #2020

Slacker Stuff: Searching for Meaning in Digital Awareness

https://www.slackerstuff.com/

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Social Media:  

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slackerstuff
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/slackerstuffs
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/slackerstuff
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slackerstuff
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slackerstuff/
• Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slackerstuff

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My Gear: 

Camera

• Panasonic G7: https://amzn.to/2q8ChV2
• DJI Spark Drone: https://amzn.to/2oxqr6G

Lenses:

• Panasonic 25mm MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
• Sigma 16mm F/1.4 MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/2VYYKzX
• Variable ND Filter: https://amzn.to/2IQEJpN

Lighting:

• Viltrox LED Light Panel: https://amzn.to/2nIZ0pS

Audio

• Rode VideoMicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/2IPgUhU
• Zoom H1: https://amzn.to/2WapFZL

Stabilization:

• Koolehaoda Monopod: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
• JOBY GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/2MfBE4T
• Neewer Panoramic Ball Head: https://amzn.to/2MYXOY7

Other Helpful Tools:

• Parrot Telepromter 2: https://amzn.to/32cQNcI
• Neewer 3-Wheel Camera Dolly: https://amzn.to/2oxplb4
• Neewer 47.2 inch Camera Slider: https://amzn.to/2VIoT5D

Check out the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/outofnetwork

Support me on Patreon: http://bit.ly/slackpatreon

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/jvsubscribe

Therapy has been immensely helpful for me. I understand that it isn't something that works for everyone but from my experience, I'd be remiss to say that it is helpful. My friend Briana Callahan and I started a podcast called Out of Network

Therapy is not accessible to everyone, so here are some links if you are struggling: 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  - 1-800-273-8255 
• Psychology Today:  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/

Slacker Stuff: Searching for Meaning in Digital Awareness  https://www.slackerstuff.com/

Social Media:  

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slackerstuff
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slackerstuff 
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/slackerstuffs

My Gear:  

Camera

• Panasonic GH5: https://amzn.to/2QzeB7a
• Panasonic G7: https://amzn.to/2q8ChV2
• DJI Spark Drone: https://amzn.to/2oxqr6G

Lenses:  

• Panasonic 25mm MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
• Sigma 16mm F/1.4 MFT Lens: https://amzn.to/2VYYKzX
• Variable ND Filter: https://amzn.to/2IQEJpN 

Lighting:  

• Viltrox LED Light Panel: https://amzn.to/2nIZ0pS 

Audio

• Rode VideoMicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/2IPgUhU
• Zoom H1: https://amzn.to/2WapFZL

Stabilization:  

• Koolehaoda Monopod: https://amzn.to/31dwk6d
• JOBY GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/2MfBE4T  
• Neewer Panoramic Ball Head: https://amzn.to/2MYXOY7  

Other Helpful Tools:

• Parrot Telepromter 2: https://amzn.to/32cQNcI
• Neewer 3-Wheel Camera Dolly: https://amzn.to/2oxplb4
• Neewer 47.2 inch Camera Slider: https://amzn.to/2VIoT5D

Support me on Patreon: http://bit.ly/slackpatreon

We're all connected to each other with the touch of our button. We've never had this sort of relationship with each other before. Is an internet relationship the same as a "real world" relationship? Should we be using social media as a replacement for interactions or is it something that enhances our experience? Frankly, I don't know. But I'd like to find out.

Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slackerstuff/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slackerstuff
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/slackerstuffs

https://www.slackerstuff.com/