#73 The Artist who REJECTED $5 MILLION DOLLARS with Cory Williams

Cory Williams is a creator, storyteller, and OG Youtuber. He is the mind behind Silly Crocodile , a kids show on Youtube with millions of views.

In this episode, Cory sits down with us to talk about turning down a $5 million offer for his series, the lessons behind that decision, and how Unreal Engine and real-time animation are changing the future for independent creators. We also dive into the pressures of the creator economy, the rise of AI, and how happiness and purpose are the ultimate measures of success.

Episode 73 Chapter:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:08:13 Understanding the Why Behind Creativity

00:14:47 Dealing with Mental Health

00:20:06 How AI will change Content Creation

00:27:13 The impact of AI on Children

00:28:41 The Power of NOW

00:32:30 The Path to Happiness

00:35:16 Embracing Failure

00:39:34 The Fear of Starting

00:54:45 Learning Unreal Engine

01:01:20 Simplifying the Learning Process

01:04:53 Overcoming Pessimism

01:07:43 Finding Happiness

01:10:34 The Importance of Self-Reflection

01:16:33 The Future of Individual Creators

01:23:53 Balancing Work and Personal Life

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Find out more about Cory and Silly Crocodile:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCEzq1frx-b3Rrd8xMvfGiFw

https://www.linkedin.com/in/creator-cory-williams/

Here's the 10 Minute Self Love meditation Cory was talking about:

https://youtu.be/vj0JDwQLof4?si=JVoOarqUjZCxagM8

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