Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Jeff Lafferty recalls a turning point in his creative journey when his YouTube channel began generating steady income. After saving $10,000, he saw it as a sign to pivot and pursue a passion project—stop motion animation. For six months, he lived off those savings while pouring his time and energy into the experiment.
Although the project was completed, Jeff admits it did not meet his expectations. The results were not as strong as he had hoped, and when the money ran out, he returned to creating art to make a living. This story highlights the risks and realities of following creative impulses, the uncertainty of chasing new directions, and the lessons learned from taking bold chances in an indie career.
@JeffLafferty
Jeff Lafferty recalls a turning point in his creative journey when his YouTube channel began generating steady income. After saving $10,000, he saw it as a sign to pivot and pursue a passion project—stop motion animation. For six months, he lived off those savings while pouring his time and energy into the experiment.
Although the project was completed, Jeff admits it did not meet his expectations. The results were not as strong as he had hoped, and when the money ran out, he returned to creating art to make a living. This story highlights the risks and realities of following creative impulses, the uncertainty of chasing new directions, and the lessons learned from taking bold chances in an indie career.
@JeffLafferty
