Drop-In Call Notes (May 3, 2024)

May 3 (edited) in ☎ Calls

Thank you

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for joining us today, that was a blast!

Here are our "MAKE IT Series" meeting notes.

Drop a comment to let us know what you think or if you have any follow-up questions!

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➡ GETTING MOTIVATED ON-CAMERA FOR TOUGH DAYS

How do ya still get on-camera for content creation when your day is feeling 🥵?

A few tips I've found work after teaching on-camera video/film classes for the last 10+ years:

📅 DEADLINES – Set those deadlines! A deadline can be an incredible motivator. It becomes your top priority, which helps you worry less about not feeling your absolute best and just get the video done.

1️⃣ 1ST ONE HARDEST – It gets easier. Remember, the first video is always the hardest. Each one you complete makes the next a little bit easier!

👍🏼 FEW NOTICE, NONE CARE – Don't sweat the small stuff. Seriously, most people won't notice those minor imperfections, and those who do won't care. Your audience is there for YOU, no matter how you're feeling that day. Plus, those not-so-perfect moments can make your videos more relatable and even inspire others!

👊🏼 STRUGGLES BUILD STRENGTH – Overcoming the challenge of getting your message out on a tough day can be incredibly empowering. You'll build confidence knowing you can do it again and again.

🔁 BATCH YOUR WORK – Set aside a specific day and time to record a bunch of videos at once. Choose a time when you usually feel your best and try to minimize distractions.

('course for all of these be sure to resource yourself as you need for major personal/medical challenges)

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➡ OVERCOMING CAMERA SHYNESS

📹 REHEARSE ON CAMERA – Reading notes out loud is helpful, but nothing compares to practicing directly in front of the camera. It helps you get used to staring at that lens!

📺 WATCH PLAYBACK – Record a quick video and play it back. Spot anything you want to adjust – maybe your energy level or how clear your message is? Don't stress about tiny flaws.

📅 DEADLINES TO THE RESCUE – A deadline can push away your nerves and keep you focused on delivering your message, not on your own insecurities.

👋🏼 TALK TO ONE FRIEND – Even if it's through the camera. Imagine the camera is a friend who loves hearing from you and won't judge your video skills. It's like a super personal video text message! Pick someone you know (or us :).

🤝 WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! – If you don't have that special someone in mind, imagine your audience is US. We want to hear from you and we don't expect perfection.

🔁 THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT TIME – Remind yourself that it doesn't have to be perfect. Most important is to just get it done, think of every video as a learning experience, and use it to improve your next one (vs re-doing this one again and again). Imperfections are totally OK!

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➡ NEXT CALL