A written post and a Vlog are two entirely different mediums. The common factor is connecting with your audience. In a blog post you connect with your audience via your writing style. In a Vlog, the Vlogger’s physical presence offers additional ways for him to connect with his audience.
In @valorforfreedom’s Vlog, when he lost his train of thought, he engaged in a dialog with himself to get back on track. This was an opportunity to connect with his audience by sharing a common human experience. We all lose our train of thought at times. When this happens during a conversation, we generally, ask “what was I saying” or say, “it’s on the tip of my tongue.” The other person responds, “you were talking about ____________.” Since we all have been in this situation at one time or another, we can relate to @valorforfreedom, on a personal level.
He didn’t include this in the written blog, because it would not have served a purpose. It would have distracted the reader. Instead of focusing on his message I would have thought why doesn’t he just read what he already wrote? Which in turn would cause me to question whether I want to follow someone who lacks common sense.
Thus, he did practice what he was preaching, because he was discussing written posts. As, for self-respect, I see his video as consistent with self-respect, because he keeps it real, that is his style. He remained true to himself, if that isn’t self-respect I don’t know what is!
Road to 100000 Steem Power Day 101, he discussed how he had to force himself to go to the gym. He mentioned that he ran into his gym buddies and they had a great time. This changed my focus from something I should do to something I wanted to do, see my gym friend.What I love about @valorforfreedom, is his brutal honesty. He doesn’t sugar-coat the issues he discusses. This makes me reflect on my life and act. Today, I was emotionally and physically drained after taking care of my elderly mother. I debated blowing off my balance class at the gym this evening and taking it easy. Then I watched his Vlog,
I went to my balance class, exercised, and had a few laughs with my friends. I came home mentally and physically revived!