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The art of being imperfect
I just wrapped a new YouTube video… and wow, did I spend a ridiculous amount of time saying “uhmmm…”
Like—Olympic-level “uhmmm.” Gold medal. World record. I was basically the Michael Phelps of hesitation noises.
And as I listened back, I caught myself thinking:
“Man… I don’t sound polished.”
“I sound a little scattered.”
“Shouldn’t I be smoother by now?”
But then I asked myself the same question I’ve asked a hundred times when watching my favorite creators:
“Why do I enjoy this person’s channel?”
“What is it about their content that keeps me coming back?”
And the answer hit me—again:
👉 Because they’re real.
👉 They’re down-to-earth.
👉 They feel approachable, human, and unedited in all the right ways.
So if that’s what draws me in, why am I being so hard on myself for not sounding like a polished network anchor?
Truth is, creators aren’t followed because they’re flawless.
They’re followed because they’re themselves.
So I’m choosing to embrace the “uhmms.”
The imperfect pacing.
The occasional mental loading screen.
Because authenticity beats polish every time—and honestly, I’d rather sound like me than sound like a script.
If you’re creating anything—videos, art, writing, music—here’s your friendly nudge:
Don’t wait until you sound perfect.
Just show up as you. That’s the magic people connect with.
And if you want to see the very video that inspired this little moment of self-reflection, here it is:
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