Ten Things Jay Shetty Taught Me About Blogging
Before I begin, I’d like to credit another blogger who started in their
teens, Carl Ocab, for inspiring this post. Although, the tone of this
following post is less silly and more reflective, so anyways, enjoy!
following post is less silly and more reflective, so anyways, enjoy!
If you watch YouTube or ellentube for inspiration and enjoyment, it’s
likely you’ve heard or seen something from Jay Shetty. His YouTube
channel is designed to teach others important life lessons while appealing
to them through entertainment, or in his words, “make wisdom go viral”.
But his YouTube platform includes more than just his OG motivational
speeches. He also has clips from events he attended, stories of his own
experiences, and interviews with influencers (of course, on-topic with his
channel’s purpose, because why have an interview in a motivation channel
that contains stories of crude, immoral stuff?). And not only that, long after
his famous appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he got his own
series on ellentube: “Press Pause with Jay Shetty”, which so far has got a
few uplifting episodes. He even finished his first book, “Think Like A Monk”,
which is available for pre-order now, but is officially releasing next spring
(oh well).
likely you’ve heard or seen something from Jay Shetty. His YouTube
channel is designed to teach others important life lessons while appealing
to them through entertainment, or in his words, “make wisdom go viral”.
But his YouTube platform includes more than just his OG motivational
speeches. He also has clips from events he attended, stories of his own
experiences, and interviews with influencers (of course, on-topic with his
channel’s purpose, because why have an interview in a motivation channel
that contains stories of crude, immoral stuff?). And not only that, long after
his famous appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he got his own
series on ellentube: “Press Pause with Jay Shetty”, which so far has got a
few uplifting episodes. He even finished his first book, “Think Like A Monk”,
which is available for pre-order now, but is officially releasing next spring
(oh well).
All over the videos I’ve watched from this motivator, lessons essential
to life are scattered. But what if these lessons could also be applied to the
one thing I’m doing, at this moment, as I type this? Here are ten valuable
pearls of wisdom Jay Shetty taught me about blogging.
to life are scattered. But what if these lessons could also be applied to the
one thing I’m doing, at this moment, as I type this? Here are ten valuable
pearls of wisdom Jay Shetty taught me about blogging.
1. Stick to what you’re good at
In one of his Weekly Wisdom episodes, Jay Shetty talks about why
most people lie on their resume. The reason is because they’re usually
applying for a job that requires skills they don’t have. If you stick to your
passions and interests, it’s possible to make good money out of it. In
blogging, if you stick to topics that you like, you can benefit in many ways
from it. For example, you will be happier, and maybe get more people
visiting your blog.
most people lie on their resume. The reason is because they’re usually
applying for a job that requires skills they don’t have. If you stick to your
passions and interests, it’s possible to make good money out of it. In
blogging, if you stick to topics that you like, you can benefit in many ways
from it. For example, you will be happier, and maybe get more people
visiting your blog.
2. Use your time wisely
Jay Shetty talks about the ultimate advantage of waking up early in
another of his Weekly Wisdom episodes. He says think of it like this: every
day $86400 are deposited in your bank account (his analogies are good as
heck). It’s important to use this money wisely, because when the day is over,
it will all be gone, and you will get another $86400 the next day. As each day
goes by, you’ll develop a plan for how to use this money purposefully. The
86400 dollars deposited a day are like the 86400 seconds in a day. If I can
wisely manage my responsibilities every single day, I will get time to do more
of what I love, like blogging.
another of his Weekly Wisdom episodes. He says think of it like this: every
day $86400 are deposited in your bank account (his analogies are good as
heck). It’s important to use this money wisely, because when the day is over,
it will all be gone, and you will get another $86400 the next day. As each day
goes by, you’ll develop a plan for how to use this money purposefully. The
86400 dollars deposited a day are like the 86400 seconds in a day. If I can
wisely manage my responsibilities every single day, I will get time to do more
of what I love, like blogging.
3. Happiness comes from you
In one of his videos, Jay Shetty is walking beside a girl (typical
millennial) who wants all the trendy fashion displayed on the stores they
pass by. He tells her that items you buy shouldn’t give you a feeling you’ve
been missing, like happiness. You can still buy stuff, as long as you can still
feel happy without them. If you stop believing that something material can
make you happy, you can have more control of your happiness, and enjoy
what you do more, like blogging.
millennial) who wants all the trendy fashion displayed on the stores they
pass by. He tells her that items you buy shouldn’t give you a feeling you’ve
been missing, like happiness. You can still buy stuff, as long as you can still
feel happy without them. If you stop believing that something material can
make you happy, you can have more control of your happiness, and enjoy
what you do more, like blogging.
4. Realize what you’ve done wrong and fix it
In his Weekly Wisdom episode “Why Meditation Made Me a Bad
Person”, Jay Shetty talks about the reality behind meditation: it won’t be
comfortable the first time, but overtime, you will become more aware of
your true self. He said that when he meditated, he started to realize what
he has done wrong in the past, and that made him more self-conscious as
time went by. In blogging, there will be a lot of errors and inaccuracies in
your writing. As long as you can reflect on what you typed, and make sure
your posts are well-constructed and grammatically correct, that will make
you a better blogger.
Person”, Jay Shetty talks about the reality behind meditation: it won’t be
comfortable the first time, but overtime, you will become more aware of
your true self. He said that when he meditated, he started to realize what
he has done wrong in the past, and that made him more self-conscious as
time went by. In blogging, there will be a lot of errors and inaccuracies in
your writing. As long as you can reflect on what you typed, and make sure
your posts are well-constructed and grammatically correct, that will make
you a better blogger.
5. Appreciate the things you have
Jay Shetty tells such a moving story from his childhood in his Weekly
Wisdom episode about gratitude. When he was nine, he visited India with
his parents. They were driving past a poverty-stricken neighbourhood, and
it was the first time he had seen children living in terrible condition. He
noticed a girl searching for food in a trash can, and then saw she didn’t
have hands. He wanted to help the poor girl, but it was too late; their car
had already taken off. At the hotel where his family stayed, he saw a
couple complaining about how many options were available at the buffet.
But Jay didn’t get it, there was plenty of choice offered at this buffet. This
story has a valuable lesson about gratitude: appreciate what is given to
you, because who knows? There is someone in the world who doesn’t
have something you have. For example, a computer, a website, the
internet, and an imagination, things that a blogger can be grateful they
have, even if they haven’t made much money. As bloggers, we should
also be grateful that we’ll always have a chance, to type something
incredible.
Wisdom episode about gratitude. When he was nine, he visited India with
his parents. They were driving past a poverty-stricken neighbourhood, and
it was the first time he had seen children living in terrible condition. He
noticed a girl searching for food in a trash can, and then saw she didn’t
have hands. He wanted to help the poor girl, but it was too late; their car
had already taken off. At the hotel where his family stayed, he saw a
couple complaining about how many options were available at the buffet.
But Jay didn’t get it, there was plenty of choice offered at this buffet. This
story has a valuable lesson about gratitude: appreciate what is given to
you, because who knows? There is someone in the world who doesn’t
have something you have. For example, a computer, a website, the
internet, and an imagination, things that a blogger can be grateful they
have, even if they haven’t made much money. As bloggers, we should
also be grateful that we’ll always have a chance, to type something
incredible.
6. Read for a purpose
In his Weekly Wisdom episode about how to read a book in a short
period of time, Jay Shetty says that you should find a reason to read. He
backs that up with examples of why some notable people read. Facebook
CEO Mark Zuckerberg reads to learn about different cultures and
backgrounds. Bill Gates likes to read about a vast range of subjects, from
business to health. Oprah calls reading her “personal path to freedom”.
So why do you want to read? To learn about something? To escape to
another world? As a blogger, I can read more than just books. Blog posts
and web articles can be a source of inspiration for my writing. So, I guess
my purpose of reading is to get inspired to write, while of course learning
more about stuff. Actually, do TedED animations count as things to read?
I’ve been really fascinated by those lately.
period of time, Jay Shetty says that you should find a reason to read. He
backs that up with examples of why some notable people read. Facebook
CEO Mark Zuckerberg reads to learn about different cultures and
backgrounds. Bill Gates likes to read about a vast range of subjects, from
business to health. Oprah calls reading her “personal path to freedom”.
So why do you want to read? To learn about something? To escape to
another world? As a blogger, I can read more than just books. Blog posts
and web articles can be a source of inspiration for my writing. So, I guess
my purpose of reading is to get inspired to write, while of course learning
more about stuff. Actually, do TedED animations count as things to read?
I’ve been really fascinated by those lately.
7. It’s okay to miss out
One of Jay Shetty’s videos is about JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out), the
opposite of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). The whole message about JOMO
is that it’s okay if you miss out on a very cool experience that your “friends”
have been to, and just be happy on your own. In life, you don’t have to be
cool and “perfect”, especially in the days of social media pressure.
Bloggers don’t have to be that way either, even if all or most of them are
blogging about the same trendy thing. It’s okay to follow your own path,
which is exactly what I’m doing when I blog.
opposite of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). The whole message about JOMO
is that it’s okay if you miss out on a very cool experience that your “friends”
have been to, and just be happy on your own. In life, you don’t have to be
cool and “perfect”, especially in the days of social media pressure.
Bloggers don’t have to be that way either, even if all or most of them are
blogging about the same trendy thing. It’s okay to follow your own path,
which is exactly what I’m doing when I blog.
8. There will always be highs and lows
How does Jay Shetty like to think of life? As anything that moves up
and down. In other words, when we are alive, our heart rate increases and
decreases like the stock market. But when we die, our heart rate becomes
a flat and constant line. There is always awesome and horrible moments in
everything we do. Knowing the highs and lows that will come with my
blogging journey, the moments where I’ll fall and get up, will motivate me
more, as a blogger.
and down. In other words, when we are alive, our heart rate increases and
decreases like the stock market. But when we die, our heart rate becomes
a flat and constant line. There is always awesome and horrible moments in
everything we do. Knowing the highs and lows that will come with my
blogging journey, the moments where I’ll fall and get up, will motivate me
more, as a blogger.
9. Don’t focus on winners
One day, my mom sent me this powerful motivational video from Jay
Shetty about how winners win and losers lose. This quote really made me
think: “Winners compete to be better. Losers compete to be bitter. Better
or bitter? The choice is yours.” This problem, that he explains throughout
this video, is that losers focus so much on winners, that they can’t focus
on improving themselves, so they lose. If bloggers feel jealous of
“winners”, or the top bloggers, they feel pressure to surpass them. It would
be a better idea for new bloggers like me to focus on self-improvment in
their writing. That way, they can’t aim for the best, but rather their best.
This is one way that bloggers can use a growth mindset.
Shetty about how winners win and losers lose. This quote really made me
think: “Winners compete to be better. Losers compete to be bitter. Better
or bitter? The choice is yours.” This problem, that he explains throughout
this video, is that losers focus so much on winners, that they can’t focus
on improving themselves, so they lose. If bloggers feel jealous of
“winners”, or the top bloggers, they feel pressure to surpass them. It would
be a better idea for new bloggers like me to focus on self-improvment in
their writing. That way, they can’t aim for the best, but rather their best.
This is one way that bloggers can use a growth mindset.
10. Never guide your audience in the wrong direction
In his Weekly Wisdom episode “Why I Said No To A Million Dollars”,
Jay tells a story about when he was called up to host a show about
gambling. “Wait. You’ve seen my videos, you’ve seen my content, you’ve
seen my social media pages, and you want me to take part in something
that does the same thing to your brain as addictive drugs?”, he says. Put
simply, he said no to the deal (and the money), because it didn’t align with
his principles and ethics. After all, he would never do a motivational video
that convinces you do drugs, gambling, and other bad habits, even though
he’s not fully against people who do these things. One of the lessons he
took from this experience is, “If you have influence, you have a
responsibility to not misguide people” and “you need to use it wisely.
Otherwise, you will lose it quickly.” Bloggers are a great example of
influencers (but anyone can be an influencer really). Because of my
influence as a blogger, I don’t want to ever encourage anyone to do
something terrible, and being idle counts. That would be an example of
spreading the wrong message, and that, I don’t ever want to do.
Jay tells a story about when he was called up to host a show about
gambling. “Wait. You’ve seen my videos, you’ve seen my content, you’ve
seen my social media pages, and you want me to take part in something
that does the same thing to your brain as addictive drugs?”, he says. Put
simply, he said no to the deal (and the money), because it didn’t align with
his principles and ethics. After all, he would never do a motivational video
that convinces you do drugs, gambling, and other bad habits, even though
he’s not fully against people who do these things. One of the lessons he
took from this experience is, “If you have influence, you have a
responsibility to not misguide people” and “you need to use it wisely.
Otherwise, you will lose it quickly.” Bloggers are a great example of
influencers (but anyone can be an influencer really). Because of my
influence as a blogger, I don’t want to ever encourage anyone to do
something terrible, and being idle counts. That would be an example of
spreading the wrong message, and that, I don’t ever want to do.
To all you bloggers out there going through hard times, I say keep
calm, never give up, write on, and stay woke with Jay Shetty’s
too-good-to-be-true advice!
[
. ... .. .... .. .... .. . . .. .. ... . . ..
.. .. . .. . ... . ... . .. . .. ... ... .. ..
.. .. . ... . .. . . .. ... .. ... . ... . .
. . .. . . ... .. . ... . .. . . ... .. ... .
. .. .... .. .. . .. .. . .... . . ...
.. .... . ... .. ... . .. . . . . .. . . .]
calm, never give up, write on, and stay woke with Jay Shetty’s
too-good-to-be-true advice!
[
. ... .. .... .. .... .. . . .. .. ... . . ..
.. .. . .. . ... . ... . .. . .. ... ... .. ..
.. .. . ... . .. . . .. ... .. ... . ... . .
. . .. . . ... .. . ... . .. . . ... .. ... .
. .. .... .. .. . .. .. . .... . . ...
.. .... . ... .. ... . .. . . . . .. . . .]
Comments
Post a Comment