October 30, 2025
They say that outcome independence is to accept loss; however, does it have to be this way? Power is important, as it gives you options.
So, how do you get it? You place yourself in a position where you win—no matter what happens. You might say that this is a cynical view, but we live in a cynical world.
YouTube is a fantastic example of this. YouTube is just a platform. It does not have to generate any content. It does not need to film, edit, or publish anything. It leaves this to the creators.
When a human makes a video and uploads it, YouTube figures out if there is an audience for it. If there is, it will promote the video to said audience.
Even if the revenue on that video is a few dollars, YouTube wins. Why? Because it has millions of creators.
A human wrote, recorded, and then edited the video. This may have taken hours or even days. As long as the video makes some money, YouTube wins.
This is a fantastic position to be in, as you should aim to place yourself in a similar position. My YouTube channel is a perfect example of this.
On top of my usual rants, I also post computer-related tutorials. I really like computers, and I like to use niche software that many people will never hear about.
If my YouTube channel is a success in itself, that’s great. More independence for me. If it is not, I can mention my tutorials on my CV. If a potential employee checks out my videos, they will see that they are polished, well-produced, that I excel at communication, that I am knowledgeable, and that I am (sometimes) funny.
Additionally, I like to write. Right now, I’m about to publish my first Sci-Fi novel, called Protectorate. If the book does well, fantastic! I get to live in a cabin in the woods and write all day. If not, a potential employer will see the book and know that I can do quality work over a long period of time.
Win-win!