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My name is Tom and this is The Enthusiasm Project! Join me each week for deep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator on YouTube, audio/video production, and keeping a positive, enthusiastic mindset along the way.

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How I Almost Killed My YouTube Channel

May 28, 2026 • Season 14 • Episode 5

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Last year I made a mistake that almost killed my entire YouTube channel...and it was all because I tried to use a new feature that YouTube rolled out to creators.

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S15E05 | Series Episode 189

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez