I Hate My YouTube Channel. Here's What I'm Changing.

pChal

pChal

9 min, 13 sec

The creator discusses his dissatisfaction with the channel's current state, reflects on 2023, and outlines changes for 2024.

Summary

  • Expresses unhappiness with his channel, feels he's not the best Nuzlocker anymore and dislikes some past videos.
  • Reviews 2023's achievements, the transition from Twitch to YouTube, and the successful delegation of tasks like thumbnails and scriptwriting.
  • Admits complacency and procrastination led to lower effort content for sponsor obligations.
  • Plans to refocus on Nuzlocke projects in 2024, stream regularly, reduce main channel videos, and introduces a Patreon for support.

Chapter 1

Channel Status and Personal Reflection

0:00 - 2 min, 59 sec

The creator reflects on his dissatisfaction with the channel's direction and his work ethic, despite 2023's successes.

The creator reflects on his dissatisfaction with the channel's direction and his work ethic, despite 2023's successes.

  • Acknowledges he's no longer the best Nuzlocker and is critical of videos produced last year.
  • Feels the channel has grown successfully but his personal work ethic and creative input have declined.
  • Notes a sense of complacency and unhealthy work patterns, taking his success for granted.

Chapter 2

2023 Achievements and Outsourcing

0:29 - 2 min, 10 sec

Highlights the positive developments in 2023, including effective outsourcing and high-quality content production.

Highlights the positive developments in 2023, including effective outsourcing and high-quality content production.

  • Transition to a full-time YouTuber completed, with a successful year in terms of video production.
  • Outsourced work like thumbnail creation and scriptwriting improved content quality and output.
  • Praises the contributions of his editors and the standout projects they completed.

Chapter 3

Content Disappointments and Work Habits

2:59 - 2 min, 3 sec

Discusses the negative feelings about his content quality and work habits, acknowledging a pattern of procrastination.

Discusses the negative feelings about his content quality and work habits, acknowledging a pattern of procrastination.

  • Admits to procrastinating and producing lower quality content for sponsor obligations.
  • Community has noticed a pattern of last-minute uploads to meet deadlines, which has become a meme.
  • Realizes the unsustainable nature of his channel without completing challenging Nuzlocke runs.

Chapter 4

Streaming Community and Personal Priorities

5:01 - 1 min, 50 sec

The creator expresses a desire to reconnect with his streaming community and refocus on what makes him proud of his work.

The creator expresses a desire to reconnect with his streaming community and refocus on what makes him proud of his work.

  • Feels disconnected from his streaming community and wants to return to regular streaming.
  • Recognizes that his lifestyle and gaming habits are not aligned with his career goals.
  • Wants to return to challenging Nuzlocke projects to maintain the uniqueness of his channel.

Chapter 5

Plans for 2024: New Focus and Patreon Introduction

6:52 - 2 min, 23 sec

Outlines his goals for 2024, focusing on challenging Nuzlocke projects, streaming regularly, and introducing a Patreon.

Outlines his goals for 2024, focusing on challenging Nuzlocke projects, streaming regularly, and introducing a Patreon.

  • Aims to complete challenging Nuzlocke games and produce high-quality videos about them.
  • Announces regular streaming schedule and the return of 'Pachow Daily'.
  • Plans to release fewer main channel videos and introduces a Patreon to involve the community and support the channel.