Casey Neistat: Why I Quit YouTube & What I'm Doing Now!

The Diary Of A CEO

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

The Thrill and Turmoil of Fame

0:00 - 105 min, 1 sec

Casey Neistat reflects on the thrill of success and the turmoil of fame in his life.

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.

Chapter 2

Contentment and Creative Indulgence

105:01 - 1 min, 18 sec

Casey explores his current state of contentment and addresses his creative indulgence.

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.

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