Picture this: It’s December 31st, 2025.
You’re looking back on the year, and wow. You crushed it.
Your creative business is thriving, your skills are sharper than ever, and you’ve built a circle of talented creatives who challenge and inspire you every day.
Life feels purposeful, exciting, and fulfilling.
Now snap back to January 2025, right now.
That vision you just saw? It’s not a pipe dream. It’s entirely achievable. But it won’t happen by accident.
If you’re ready to make 2025 your breakout year, here are five actionable steps to get you there. These aren’t just fluffy ideas, they’re proven strategies that have worked for me and countless others.
Step 1: Quiet the Noise
Your biggest enemy is distraction. Social media, trends, YouTube tutorials, and even well-meaning advice can drown out your inner creative voice. Be intentional about every time you pick up your phone. Download an app that limits your time on distracting apps until you build that self-control muscle. And take time consistently to tune out all the noise. Just you, a journal, and some honest questions:
What kind of videos do I love creating?
Am I chasing trends or my vision?
What daily actions do I need to take to achieve my goals for the year?
Who are 5 creators more successful than me that I can surround myself with?
Reconnecting with yourself is where clarity begins. Let all those thoughts floating around in your mind out on paper. Sounds simple but trust me, it’s worth the effort.
Step 2: Get Laser-Focused
I know we want to go from nothing to huge success but that’s not how life works 99.9% of the time. Ask yourself, do my goals make me feel uncomfortable AND do they feel realistic but also a little insane? That’s the kind of goal you want. Whatever you’re shooting for, make sure it’s specific and measurable. Write it down. Visualize yourself achieving it. Then walk backwards to where you are now. What steps do you know for sure you need to take to get there? Everything else you will figure out while you’re putting in the work. Don’t overthink it.
Step 3: Start Messy
You’ll never feel “ready.” Stop waiting for perfect gear, perfect timing, or perfect knowledge. Take action today. DM a potential client. Shoot something on your phone. Post your first video. Progress beats perfection every time.
Step 4: Build Momentum
Big wins come from small, consistent actions. Commit to one daily habit:
Spend 20 minutes practicing your editing.
Post one video to grow your brand.
Reach out to one new client daily.
It’s not about how big you start, it’s about showing up every day.
Step 5: Upgrade Your Circle
Your environment matters. Surround yourself with others who inspire, challenge, and push you forward. Audit your circle: are the people around you helping you grow? If not, find communities online, follow mentors, or connect with filmmakers who share your ambition.
And lastly, please stop killing yourself to extract every single second of productivity out of your day. I’m all for being productive and making the most of the time you have, but trust me, burnout will hit FAST if you’re always “go go go”.
Enjoy life. Be spontaneous.
All you have to do to stay on top of your work is find TWO deep focus sessions every single day.
2-4 hours of distraction-free work.
Sounds simple but some days it won’t feel so simple. Let’s make 2025 your best year yet.
Best,
Blake