So, your channel’s got fewer views than a library book on tax law, huh?
I get it. It’s brutal out here.
You’ve binge-watched every “How to Go Viral” tutorial, bought a ring light, and even tried filming yourself eating cereal while skydiving.
Still crickets.
Worse, MrBeast makes it look easy. Dude’s out here dropping $100k on thumbtack sculptures while you’re struggling to afford a tripod.
What’s his secret?
The truth:
It’s not the stunts. It’s not the cash. Hell, it’s not even the algorithm.
It’s a set of unbreakable rules.
And if you’re willing to swallow your pride (and maybe your dignity), I’ll spill them all.
1. Stop Planning. Start Failing.
“Just fail. A lot of people get into analysis paralysis.”
— MrBeast
Let me guess: You’ve spent months brainstorming the “perfect” first video. Scripting, storyboarding, agonizing over fonts for your intro.
slaps you with a wet salmon
Stop.
Your first 100 videos will suck. MrBeast’s first 500 videos? Also sucked. The difference? He kept uploading anyway.
YouTube isn’t a museum for masterpieces. It’s a playground for chaos. Hit record, post garbage, and learn. Your future self will cringe, but your channel will grow.
How AI Helps Creators Move Faster
- Instead of spending weeks editing manually, modern AI tools can help analyze audience behavior, suggest the best clips, and even automate tedious editing tasks – allowing creators to focus on storytelling instead of getting stuck in the process.
2. Murder Perfection in Cold Blood
“There’s no such thing as a perfect video.”
— MrBeast
You know why most creators fail?
They treat videos like Fabergé eggs—delicate, precious, fragile.
MrBeast treats his like piñatas. Smash them open, let the candy fly, and move on.
Your audience doesn’t want polished content. They want to be entertained. A shaky camera? Who cares if you’re setting your hair on fire for science.
How AI Makes Editing Smoother
- Creators no longer need to spend hours cutting, color-grading, and adding subtitles manually. AI now helps automatically pick the best moments, generate captions, and even add background music that fits the vibe of the video.
- This means faster turnaround times and more polished videos, even for small creators who don’t have a full production team.
3. Obsess Over Retention, Not Subscribers
“If people click off, your video sucks. Period.”
— MrBeast
Here’s a fun fact:
YouTube’s algorithm is just a mirror. It reflects what viewers do. If they bail in 10 seconds, your video gets tossed into the digital dumpster.
MrBeast’s team edits a video 5-7 times, testing thumbnails, tweaking hooks, and axing anything that doesn’t make them say, “HOLY CRAP.”
Your mission? Make viewers forget the scroll button exists.
How AI Boosts Retention
- Smart editing tools analyze where viewers tend to drop off and suggest cuts.
- AI-generated subtitles help make videos more engaging (since many watch without sound).
- Automated clip selection allows creators to extract the best moments from long videos to repurpose as Shorts or Reels – maximizing reach with minimal effort.
4. Steal Ideas (Like a Pro)
“If you’re not learning, your ideas will suck.”
— MrBeast
Newsflash: Every viral video format has been done.
Challenges? Old. Giveaways? Ancient. Eating 100 tacos in a haunted house? Still old.
The trick isn’t originality—it’s reinvention. Take a stale idea, inject it with adrenaline, and make it yours. MrBeast didn’t invent philanthropy; he turned it into a demolition derby.
How AI Helps Creators Learn Faster
- AI can track trends and suggest content ideas based on what’s currently popular.
- It can analyze successful videos and help creators understand which elements (thumbnail, pacing, titles) are making them go viral.
- This means creators can adapt faster, instead of relying on trial and error.
5. Ignore the Haters (Including Your Mom)
“People called me crazy. Now they call me a genius.”
— MrBeast
Let’s be real:
Your grandma thinks YouTube is a phase. Your friends think you’re narcissistic. Even your dog judges you when you talk to the camera.
MrBeast’s advice? Be obsessed anyway.
Greatness isn’t a group activity. Lock yourself in a room, edit until your eyeballs bleed, and let the doubters fuel you.
How AI Helps Make Better Content
- Instead of editing blindly, AI-powered tools help enhance visuals, add effects, and improve pacing to make videos more engaging and shareable.
- This is especially useful for creators who don’t have a team of editors but still want their content to look high-end.
6. Spend 10x Longer Editing Than Filming
“If I’m bored for one second, I cut it.”
— MrBeast
Your raw footage is a landfill. Editing is where you mine for gold.
MrBeast’s videos are 10% action, 90% surgical cuts. Every second that doesn’t shock, awe, or terrify gets axed.
Your audience has the attention span of a caffeinated squirrel. Edit accordingly.
How AI Helps With Consistency
- Automated editing speeds up content creation.
- AI tools can suggest content ideas based on trends.
- Smart analytics help creators see what’s working and pivot faster.
- This means creators can focus on storytelling and creativity instead of spending hours on technical work.
7. Collaborate
“Help others win. Don’t be secretive.”
— MrBeast
Small YouTubers hoard ideas like dragons. Big creators share them like candy.
MrBeast collabs with everyone—from PewDiePie to the guy who reviews staplers. Why? Because audiences crossover, and algorithms reward unity.
Ditch the ego. Slide into DMs. Offer value. Repeat.
8. Treat YouTube Like a College Degree
“It takes a decade to master.”
— MrBeast
Think you’ll blow up in 6 months?
Laughs in 500 uploads.
MrBeast started at 13. He didn’t hit 1M subs until 8 years later.
YouTube isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon through a minefield. Study analytics, dissect trends, and treat every video as homework.
9. Burn Your “Niche”
“Make content humans want, not algorithms.”
— MrBeast
“Find a niche” is the worst advice ever.
MrBeast’s “niche” is… being insane. He’s buried alive, given away islands, and counted to 100k.
Your niche is you. Your humor, your chaos, your weird obsession with lawn gnomes. Double down on it.
10. Quit (If You’re Not Obsessed)
“If you’re not creating, you’re not living.”
— MrBeast
Let’s end with a harsh truth:
If you’re here for fame or cash, leave now.
MrBeast sleeps in a studio. He thinks about videos while brushing his teeth. His idea of “fun” is optimizing CTR.
You need that level of crazy.
No half-assing. No “balance.” Just obsession.
The Real Secret to Becoming the Next MrBeast
For the next 10 years, dedicate 80 hours a week to learning, filming, and failing.
Do that, and you’ll win.
Or you’ll die trying.
Either way, it’ll be one hell of a ride.
Starting a YouTube channel like MrBeast isn’t about luck – it’s about:
- Focusing on retention and quality over subscribers.
- Cutting boring parts to keep viewers engaged.
- Making content for humans, not algorithms.
- Using new tech to edit smarter, not harder.
- Being patient—it takes years to master.
With AI-powered tools such as QuickReel revolutionizing video creation, creators now have access to editing capabilities that were once reserved for professionals.
If you’re serious about YouTube, embracing AI-driven video editing could be the key to making faster, better, and more viral content just like the biggest creators in the game.
