Matt D'Avella - Why I disappeared
Matt Della explains his 8-month hiatus from YouTube, citing personal struggles such as adjusting to life as a new dad, feeling trapped by his business, relocating to a new country, and losing passion for video creation. He shares how these factors led to a breakdown, highlighting the intense pressure of managing a growing team and the challenges of parenting without adequate sleep. Matt discusses his recovery process, emphasizing the importance of creating for his mental health. He announces his return to YouTube with renewed enthusiasm, plans for regular content, a new podcast, and a secondary channel for behind-the-scenes content. He expresses gratitude to his audience for their support and outlines his future projects, including a newsletter and collaborations.
Key Points:
- Matt Della took an 8-month break from YouTube due to personal and professional challenges.
- Key challenges included new parenthood, business pressures, relocation, and creative burnout.
- He emphasizes the importance of creating for mental health and announces his return to YouTube.
- Plans include regular video content, a new podcast, and a secondary channel for behind-the-scenes content.
- Matt expresses gratitude to his audience and outlines future projects, including a newsletter.