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Hellooo, everybody!
Holy Mother of shit. Guys, I have over 100,000 subscribers!
What! Honestly, this is huge for me. When I first started my channel, I didn't think
I'd ever have anywhere near 100,000 subscribers. I didn't think I'd have 10,000 subscribers. So the
fact that I'm announcing this right now, is pretty surreal. A little bit of background for you,
I started my channel a few years ago, shortly after Cliff broke his spine. I was almost done
writing my first novel and I had been managing my blog, Count Blogula for a couple of years already,
and quite frankly, I hated blogging. I love to write, but I love writing stories and
adventures. I don't like writing about advice or myself. So blogging was really tedious for
me. Once Cliff broke his spine, and I signed on as his caregiver, I had to quit blogging. I
just didn't have the time. But eventually, Cliff started to get better, which meant I had a couple
of hours a day to myself, and I was hell bent on using that time toward either my platform, or my
novel. Problem was, I was not excited to get back into blogging. I knew it was vital to my platform,
but I just didn't enjoy it. So I was hoping to find some other avenue to utilize instead. Now
backtracking a little bit, around the time my blog started gaining momentum, I began sharing
samples of my novel online, and in turn, a bunch of writers came to me asking for writing critiques
because they really liked my samples. Long story short, a lot of the writers I worked with told me
that I should give writing advice on YouTube. I spent over a year ignoring this advice, because
YouTube sounded mortifying. But here I was a year later, kind of at a crossroads. My then boyfriend,
now fiance, had just gone through a life changing injury, and I was starting to see life a little
differently. When someone you love almost dies right in front of you, it kind of changes your
perspective. It reminds you that your time on this planet is limited, so you gotta make the
most of what you got while you can. So I decided fuck it, I'm gonna create a YouTube channel. It
was terrifying. I almost threw up when I posted my first video, but you gotta risk it for the
biscuit. My goal was to have 100 subscribers. If I could meet that goal, I would be content. And my
far fetched, idealistic goal was 1000 subscribers. I was like, ‘If I can make it to 1000, I'll be a
star.’ Now I'm sitting here with over 100,000 subscribers, and I genuinely cannot believe it.
I am so grateful to all the writers who requested that I start this channel in the first place,
who appreciated my writing, and felt like I was qualified to give advice. I'm grateful to Cliff
for having my back throughout this whole process. And I'm grateful to myself for just doing the
damn thing, for taking the risk even though it was really uncomfortable. And of course, I'm grateful
to all of you guys for subscribing, for supporting me, and being so amazing. Now as a thank you for
helping me reach 100,000 subscribers, I do have a little something planned for you guys. I'm sure
you have no idea what it is, because it's not like it's mentioned in the title of this vlog.
I will discuss it at the end of this video, so keep watching. But honestly, I cannot emphasize
enough how much your support means to me. When I started my writing journey, the only person who
believed in me was Cliff. So the fact that you all believe in me is incredibly moving.
Which brings me to today's topic. I started my writing journey with only one person on my side,
and that was Cliff. Everyone else who knew I was writing a book, and then later starting a YouTube
channel was either apathetic, condescending, or thought it was a huge waste of time. And a lot
of people made fun of me. Unfortunately, a lot of you guys can relate. I get a lot of messages
from people saying, “Jenna, I wanna start writing a book.” Or “I wanna start a YouTube channel, but
no one believes in me. What do I do?” Just do it anyway, fuck those guys. But it seems you need me
to elaborate on that point, which is fine. That's what this video is for. In honor of reaching the
100,000 subscriber milestone, I'm dishing out the top five truths you need to keep in mind,
if no one believes in you, for whatever goal you're trying to pursue. Number One (1): It's not
about you. If someone doesn't think you can write a book. This is quite often a reflection of their
own self doubt. They know they wouldn’t be able to write a book, so why the hell would you be able
to? A lot of people feel jealous or uncomfortable when the people they know surpass them, or choose
to pursue goals they themselves would love to achieve, if only they had the confidence. Thus,
they're tasked with the duty of smashing your dreams, just to make sure you remain as miserable
as they are. If a person is trying to bring you down, chances are they're already beneath you.
And they're just trying to drag you down to their level. Their negativity is irrelevant to you. It's
a reflection of their own insecurities. And you kind of have to feel bad for them, but not really,
because they fucking suck. Number Two (2): You don't need anyone but yourself. You are a strong,
capable, self-sufficient human being. And if you're not, you can become one. You don't need the
support of your friends, or family, or anyone else in order to pursue your life's purpose. And even
if you do have their support, you shouldn't rely on it, because it could be gone in a second. A
lot of people come to me upset, because the people they care about don't respect their dreams. And my
response to them is: do they need to respect your dreams? Sure, it would feel nice, but that's about
it. At the end of the day, you are in control of your actions, not them. You don't need them
to propel you towards your goal. All you need is yourself. Number Three (3): You are important. I
feel like this should go without saying, but well, sometimes people miss the memo. Your ambitions are
valid. Just because someone pops a squat and takes a shit all over ‘em, doesn't make that any less
true. Your goals don't have to make sense to other people to be significant. If you're passionate
about it. If it makes you happy and it's not hurting anyone else, then it's worthwhile. You
don't have to fold to other people's demands, just because they don't share your fire. That's fine.
They can go do whatever the fuck they wannna do, far away from you. You are a valuable,
worthy human being, with valuable, worthy goals. Number Four (4): The revenge is so sweet. I'm
gonna play Petty Betty for a second here, okay. There's a common phrase that the best revenge
is a happy life. And it is so true. There is nothing quite like proving everyone wrong,
and watching ‘em eat their words. “I knew you had it in you all along Jenna.” No, you didn't, and
we're not friends anymore. So go fuck yourself. The great thing about this brand of revenge is
you don't have to do anything. You don't have to confront these people. You don't have to say a
word. All you have to do is exist. Live the life they told you you could never achieve. Keep doing
all the incredible things they said would never happen. So the next time someone tells you you're
never going to succeed, instead of allowing those words to wound you, use them as fuel.
That's just one more motherfucker, you're gonna prove wrong. And when you finally do it, nothing
feels better. Except orgasms, and the taste of cheese, and experiencing true reciprocated love,
but I digress. Lastly, Number Five (5): Your life is short. This is a factor that compelled me to
start my channel. I realized just how impermanent my existence on this planet truly was. I can die
at any moment. How do I wanna leave this world? What message do I want to leave behind? Do I wanna
leave this world as someone who was pursuing her passion? Or do I wanna be remembered as someone
who did what everyone else told her to do, because she was just that insecure? Time is precious. You
can't waste it worrying about people's judgments, fuck their judgments. Why are you giving someone
else so much power over your happiness? If something is truly important to you, you will
regret putting it off until you're too old to make it happen. The life you're living right now has an
expiration date. So if you wanna make sure it's utilized to the absolute best of your ability,
you might as well spend your time pursuing your goals, and doing the things you love to do. So
that's it. Those are the five things you need to remember if no one believes in you, or your goals,
or your hopes and dreams. Fuck ‘em, fuck em right up the ass. But wait, there's more. As a thank
you for helping me reach 100,000 subscribers, I'm hosting a week long giveaway for all you wonderful
little cyborgs. You guys have asked for them, and I’m here to deliver. I will be giving away
these exclusive Eve: The Awakening mugs, made by Coffee, Reading, Writing. Look at that mug,
that mug is amazing. How many am I giving away? I don't know, a couple, maybe more. Who's to say.
All you have to do to enter is subscribe to my channel and leave a comment down below. Subscribe,
comment, boom you're entered. The winners will be chosen on Wednesday via my next vlog,
so you haven't told them to get yourself into the running. With that said, don't forget to
subscribe to my channel. I post new videos on Wednesdays, and you gotta subscribe if you wanna
win this handy dandy drinking utensil. My book is still available in ebook and paperback on Amazon
right now. You can also order a signed copy, links are listed below. And if you have any questions,
be sure to tweet me @JennaMoreci!
Again, thank you so much my little cyborgs. I'll see ya next week.