Why Am I Doing This?
I believe that personal growth is something that can be very meaningful but it’s oftentimes portrayed as an extreme. That’s why I need the help of people like you, who have a lot of knowledge and experience with personal growth. Your stories and lessons are very important because they can help both me and others understand how we can better ourselves.
My Goals for This Documentary:
- Explore self-development through multiple lenses, sharing ideas, tools, and experiences that can guide me and viewers on their own journeys
- Create a starting point for self-development that viewers can apply in real, actionable ways
- Change the way we look at and talk about self development, that it doesn’t have to be this extreme thing, but rather something that can vary from person to person
About the Project
This is a vlog style documentary, where I try and understand personal growth and development on a fundamental level and take the viewers along for the ride. Throughout the video I will include interviews from multiple perspectives to try and paint a full picture of what personal growth looks like and how I and the viewer can navigate their own growth.
It is also the first part of a docu-series where I document my personal growth over the course of 2025 in a genuine way, showing the ups and downs that I’m going through.
I’m reaching out to people like you who have unique perspectives on self-development, and I’d be honored to learn from your journey. Your experiences and insights are essential in painting a full picture of what growth looks like.
Talking Points
These might change, depending on what I find out during the interviews and filming.
What's In It For You?
I could say: Join this project and expand your influence to a new audience that values thoughtful, authentic content on personal growth (Chat GPT’s advice).
I know however, this might not matter to you on a big picture level. Rather, by being a part of this video, you could help a project that wants to change the narrative around self-development. It might give you a chance to share parts of your story that you haven’t shared before. Your voice can add a significant layer of depth and authenticity to this conversation. Your unique experiences can show the many ways people seek personal growth. They can inspire viewers and give them practical advice for their lives.
I believe this project’s real value is in sparking a dialogue that could reshape how people think about and engage with personal growth.
About Me
Hi, I’m Leon and here’s my story (it’s not that long).
I have been struggling with self improvement for years now. Me procrastinating, has been holding me back from achieving any of my goals.
But about a year ago I decided to start my youtube channel. I can’t say that I’ve managed to change my life as much as I thought I would. What I did find though, was that I started a fire within me. I finally started to see some progress with my personal development journey. I even inspired people to change their own lives. I don’t think I did it the right way though. I was giving advice I wasn’t following myself and I had to look into the mirror and tell myself that this wasn’t the way.
When I started this channel, I did this exercise where I had to come up with words I want viewers to associate with me. This is what I came up with: authenticity, curiosity, patience. I feel like I have not done those words justice.
And that’s exactly what this video is about. It’s about building a good relationship with personal growth. It’s about building a strong foundation. It’s about finally making a commitment. And It’s about taking a first step of what I hope will be a long journey to come.
Here’s my Channel if you’d like to learn more about me:
https://www.youtube.com/@leonkniel
What's Next?
If you’d like to join this project, it’s super easy:
- Just reply to the email I sent you.
- Or fill out the form below with times that work for you.
The interview will be online and quick—around 30 to 45 minutes. I’ll send you the questions and all the other information you need 1-2 weeks before so you’ll have time to think about them.
If you have any additional questions or want to chat a bit before you want to commit feel free to send me an email: leonjkniel@gmail.comI’d love to hear your story and work together to create something meaningful!