I’m quitting YouTube to focus on startups: Ben Awad’s story

If you want to learn more creator stories - check out our newsletter! : https://news.trykarat.com

If you're a creator - try Karat's new Insights tool for free! https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights
It analyzes your stats to calculate how much you're making from content - and how much more you could be based on what your competitors are doing

‪@bawad‬ is a creator, entrepreneur, and coder - and one of the most competitive fighters you'll ever meet.

Tune in to episode 12 of the ‪@trykarat‬ podcast with Ben and cofounder Eric Wei
------
Check out Karat at
https://www.trykarat.com/

Now available on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5OltxI2...

Follow Karat at
https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/?h...

Follow Eric Wei at
https://www.instagram.com/erictway/?h...

Follow Ben Awad at
https://www.seevid.ir/c/bawad/videos
----------
00:03:14 - Overcoming Self-Consciousness around Creating Content
00:06:09 - From Coding Tutorials to Building Startups and Falling in Love
00:09:20 - Eye Contact Intimacy Game and Inner Monologues
00:12:35 - Overthinking and Preparing for Conversations
00:15:38 - The Benefits of Taking Action and Making Quantity a Priority for Overthinkers
00:18:45 - Building Confidence in Content Creation
00:21:52 - Tattoos and Animals - A Random Conversation
00:24:44 - Giraffes, Evolution, and Palindromes
00:27:41 - Tattoo Ideas and Identity with a Startup
00:30:48 - The Philosophy Behind Tattoos and One Speeding Ticket
00:33:50 - Taking Intellectual Risks and Overcoming Fear of Failure
00:36:49 - Rigging the Game and Overcoming Risk Aversion.
00:39:48 - Winning by Losing and Reframing Failure
00:42:49 - Overcoming Fear of Failure and Reflecting on Low Probability Events
00:45:55 - The Probability of Low Probability Events and Honesty in Romantic Relationships
00:49:19 - The Art of Ending a Relationship Gradually
00:52:12 - Giraffe Energy and Finding Your Calling
00:55:13 - Finding your calling and living the life you want to live
00:58:05 - Building Systems and Managing Processes
01:01:02 - The Importance of Different Communication Styles in Management
01:03:46 - The Power of Not Trying to Be Liked as a Manager and Content Creator
01:06:44 - The Evolution of a YouTuber's Relationship with their Community
01:09:45 - The Importance of Mental Strength in Overcoming Fear and Winning in Tennis
01:12:32 - The Outlast Mentality: Taking Risks and Building Confidence
01:15:21 - Distress Tolerance and Confidence in a Supportive Environment
01:18:07 - Importance of Sleep for Mental Clarity and Productivity