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-: Don't be afraid to look ugly. 3 3
If you are female, have a look at the top female creators. 4 4
In general, these women are not afraid to look ugly, okay? 5 5
They're beautiful women, don't get me wrong, 6 6
but for the most part, they're not afraid to look ugly. 7 7
Being too self-conscious might hold you back. 8 8
I'm sure there are one or two creators out there 9 9
that can maintain absolute perfection 24/7, 10 10
but that's not true for most people 11 11
and on YouTube we do like a bit of realness. 12 12
So, feel free to keep it real. 13 13
One YouTube content creator, called Nikkie Tutorials, 14 14
blew up on YouTube with a video called The Power of Makeup, 15 15
which got a gazillion views. 16 16
And what was so fascinating about it was, 17 17
not only her incredible makeup skills, 18 18
but she had no problem, 19 19
she had no problem showing 20 20
what she looks like without makeup. 21 21
So, half of her face was left natural 22 22
and the other half she had full glam makeup on. 23 23
And I think this went viral 24 24
because we were so hungry for realness. 25 25
We enjoy seeing people at their best 26 26
but we also wanna see real people. 27 27
So, she was rewarded greatly for her being real, 28 28
but I'm sure she had 29 29
to tolerate some nasty comments, as well. 30 30
Which is why I say, "Don't be afraid. 31 31
"Don't be afraid of a couple nasty comments." 32 32
Because the overall outcome is generally positive. 33 33
And this goes for comedians, as well. 34 34
It's nearly impossible to be a comedian 35 35
and maintain this image that you are gorgeous all the time. 36 36
So, if you are overly concerned with your looks, 37 37
you will probably not reach your full potential. 38 38
Looks may help your career a little bit, 39 39
so looking as good as possible most of the time is awesome, 40 40
I just mean that it's only one factor. 41 41
Everyone has a place on YouTube 42 42
and it's actually your spirits time to shine. 43 43
Lots of average-looking people do amazing on YouTube. 44 44
It's what's in there.