Casey Neistat: Why I Quit YouTube & What I'm Doing Now!
The Diary Of A CEO
106 min, 22 sec
Casey Neistat reflects on his journey from daily vlogging and building a tech company to a period of darkness and his current state of contentment.
Summary
- Casey discusses the highs of achieving fame through vlogging and selling his company, which brought financial security.
- He shares the subsequent lows, describing a period of darkness where the fame became overwhelming and he felt lost post-sale.
- Casey now enjoys a quieter life focused on family, fitness, and occasional creative projects without seeking public validation.
- He emphasizes the importance of creating content that is true and original, rather than chasing views and external validation.
Chapter 1
![Casey Neistat reflects on the thrill of success and the turmoil of fame in his life.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjcxMDQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--dea58b42826d0d9a785ab9b9da84f9346c5a0e63/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/3952_3151.jpg)
Casey Neistat reflects on the thrill of success and the turmoil of fame in his life.
- Casey recounts the excitement of starting his Vlog and the rapid growth to 10 million subscribers.
- He describes the pressure and darkness that accompanied his fame, particularly after selling his tech company.
- Casey shares his move to LA as an escape from the overwhelming attention and the challenges he faced.
![Casey Neistat reflects on the thrill of success and the turmoil of fame in his life.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjcxMDQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--dea58b42826d0d9a785ab9b9da84f9346c5a0e63/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/3952_3151.jpg)
Chapter 2
![Casey explores his current state of contentment and addresses his creative indulgence.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjcxMDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--1a583ccab0313c2d3e4cbb2e429559facbd0dc86/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/3952_6341.jpg)
Casey explores his current state of contentment and addresses his creative indulgence.
- He speaks about his current routine, which is focused on family time and personal interests, acknowledging it as indulgent.
- Casey admits he's not pushing himself creatively due to the financial security he achieved.
![Casey explores his current state of contentment and addresses his creative indulgence.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjcxMDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--1a583ccab0313c2d3e4cbb2e429559facbd0dc86/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/3952_6341.jpg)
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