If you’re even halfway interested in being a full time content creator, this is one of the most valuable lessons you can learn.
Here’s why:
This is a lifetime view of my subscriber count. You can see that it started way back in 2015. I uploaded some videos here and there in 2017 which explains the very slow uptick in subscribers that continued through 2022.
Then, in 2023 (which is circled in purple), you can see that I started uploading videos that were getting me some new subscribers.
But a couple months ago things went bonkers (circled in green).
Obsidian is one of my favorite programs that I use every single day. It helps me keep track of my to-dos, my ideas, things I read, stuff I learn, and everything else goes in my own “digital journal / database.”
The biggest challenge I had with it?
All the files live on my computer, which is great until I want to write a note on my other computer.
We’re so used to using “the cloud” that we assume that it’s ‘just baked in.’ But, when you truly own the data, that’s a problem you get to solve.
And this is the way I solve it.
Additionally, I wanted my information to be more secure than just sitting on my harddrive. I have bank accounts, passwords, and all sorts of juicy information in my database. So, how do I keep it safe?
Encrypt the whole damn thing!
So, in the video I explain how I:
Made my own personal cloud that I can use on all my devices without using anyone else’s computers.
Encrypt the whole thing so it’s secure regardless of what device I use to see the database.
The meta-lesson is how to find solutions that work for you even if it takes a little bit of effort.
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