Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This is probably the most important video I’ve made on this channel, but not for the reasons you might think. Happy holidays to everyone, and thanks for making this year on YouTube so amazing. Big things to come in 2024! #filmmaking #habits #motivation

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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Why do I post on Christmas day and why it matters
2:59 - Consistent Effort over time is what counts
4:44 - What you can learn from this story
5:49 - Final thoughts

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