(heavy metal music) 2 2
-: Ah, another issue. Human beings. (sighs) I had to 3 3
erase two videos where one of the subjects in the video 4 4
told me they did not want to be in the video anymore. 5 5
And this happened after I had uploaded to YouTube 6 6
even though they had previously given me 7 7
permission and agreed to be in the video. 8 8
See, sometimes people change their minds after 9 9
reading negative comments. 10 10
But whatever the case may be, (sighs) 11 11
I had to take the videos down. 12 12
To avoid this you could make a talent 13 13
release form and have them sign it, 14 14
and that's basically a contract that says that 15 15
they agree to appear in your YouTube video. 16 16
But when it comes to friends, (chuckles) 17 17
you're going to get screwed either way, 18 18
even if you do have their permission 19 19
in black and white because, (sighs) you can 20 20
lose your friendship over this. 21 21
So, this is just a warning. The only way to avoid 22 22
this is to do videos by yourself or 23 23
have a talent release form handy. 24 24
And choose people for your videos who 25 25
are less likely to change their minds later. 26 26
I hope this helps, and I'll end this lecture 27 27
with my favorite saying. "The key to happiness 28 28
is low expectations." (laughing) 29 29
I know it doesn't sound super positive, 30 30
but I think that's why I kept going 31 31
during those first years. 32 32
But, everyone has their own mind games to play, 33 33
so by all means, create your own motto. 34 34
Doesn't have to be as depressing as mine. (chuckles) 35 35
So yes, of course, have high expectations for yourself, 36 36
but low expectations for the YouTube algorithm, 37 37
and also other human beings. (laughing) 38 38
It's all on you, and you'll have to deal with setbacks 39 39
now and again, so just accept it and don't let 40 40
it distract you from your growing channel.