Mahonry Franco
Bio
Experience, learn, share, repeat. To me, Vocal is a journal to do exactly that.
Youtube Channel: Mahonry Franco
Stories (13/0)
Lessons from my 2nd Youtube video
Lesson 1: Perfectionism is insecurity in disguise. When making this video I learned that perfectionism is insecurity in disguise because I didn't know how to edit whatsoever; so I simply went outside and started to film the thing I was doing at that time and tried to make it into a story. And when I was tweaking the music, cutting the scenes, and placing graphics for a comedic effect I got lost trying to "make it perfect." As if I feared to have my imperfect work seen by others. And this caused me to spend a crazy amount of time editing when it shouldn't have taken me that long. I was covering my insecurities. So I ended up learning more than editing videos, which was the main reason why I made this, I learned to not be afraid of imperfection.
By Mahonry Franco9 months ago in Confessions
Why I started a youtube channel
Where do I start? To be completely honest, I never thought I'd create a Youtube channel. I was the type of guy who was always in some sports practice or at home doing homework, or hanging out with my friends. Not the type who would pick up a camera and start filming, editing, directing, producing, or marketing his own videos. But life happened and here we are... I'm what you call a Youtuber.
By Mahonry Franco9 months ago in Humans
Do some of you actually prefer reading here on vocal instead of an actual book?
What is better? Vocal or an actual book. A long time ago I started writing on this platform because I wanted to strengthen my writing ability to eventually become a published author. And looking back at the stories that I wrote here, I straight up feel like I was simply writing to be read rather than being intentional about the whole thing. In a book, the author has a purpose for creating the story and the reader has a purpose for reading it. But here on vocal, I never knew what I was going to write, and when I finally decided on a topic I remember pushing myself to create content out of the blue even though I had no genuine motivation to write said topic. The purpose was simply not there. Thus making each story hard to write, long to make, and frustrating to work with. It was a draining experience. Some of the stories I wrote even make me cringe to this day because of how bad they actually are! So I stopped writing and pursued other things. Nonetheless, I came back 2 years later, because I still have the goal to become a published author. And I still want to improve my writing abilities to best convey what I think is important through storytelling. So I'm switching gears and plan to take a different approach.
By Mahonry Franco9 months ago in Journal
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
Has this ever happened to you? You see something 1 time then all of a sudden you see it again somewhere you wouldn't expect. Then again and again until you start to question yourself asking "Is this divine intervention?" or saying something like "huh, what a coincidence I just saw this not too long ago." If yes, then you have experienced The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in FYI
Someone in the trenches
YOU CAN BE A SUPERHERO! This may be a lengthy read but I promise you it is worth it! In the spirit of Black Awareness Month, I want to shine the spotlight on Denzel Washington and pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman The Black Panther. However, for this story to fully sink in, I want to set the stage by sharing a short analogy.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Geeks
Short story compilation
Look at that picture... ...what do you see? I straight up see death! Haha okay, I may be a little bit overdramatic. The picture is actually pretty nice. I love the beauty of the earth and the perfect camera shot of this wave, it's satisfying and majestic. Have you ever ridden one? It's really fun! The breeze of the wind feels liberating as it pushes you back while the wave is moving you forward. I don't want to bag on something so serene. But I do want to raise a concern by sharing 3 stories that will help me convey a gentle warning for anybody planning to go to the beach.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Families
5 Things I learned from reading 1 book a week. (Part 1)
Oh, how the tables have turned. There was a time when I wouldn't pick up a book to save my life; way back when the only thing that mattered in the world was sports, food, and sleep. Nowadays, my focus has shifted towards reading 1 book a week! Granted, it's only been 2 months since I made this goal so I haven't much to say about the long-term results thus far. Nonetheless, I have been able to learn a few things that have given me leverage in life in a variety of ways!
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Motivation
- Top Story - February 2021
How to DOMINATE your new year's resolutionsTop Story - February 2021
Between the years 2015- 18, I had a lofty goal to lift x amount of weight before I graduated high school. I went from scrawny weakling to the "walking muscle" as my little brother liked to call me. In September 2018, I was a 155-pound athlete able to box squat 500lbs. That's 3.23 times my weight! I still remember that experience with precise detail. It's true what they say: "Champions are made when no one is watching."
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Motivation
Baby chicks
The story you are about to read is about the time I put a baby chick in a microwave. I acknowledge that it wasn't the best thing to do but there is more to the story than you think. Before you jump to any conclusions grant me an opportunity to explain myself.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Psyche
Take-up arms
Discouragement. It is the thing that will make you feel as useless as the letter U in the word "guitar." Regardless of the word, the letter is still important; U are still important. As you go to and fro you will come across opposition which will deliver heavy blows verbally, physically, emotionally, or conscious/unconsciously that will make it seem like U aren't. Perhaps you are tough enough to take a few hits, after all, we are a strong species. Sooner or later, however, there will come a time where a cry for help will be greatly needed; there is nothing wrong with accepting assistance here and there.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Motivation
dreamer vs. DREAMER!
A quick thing about me will help me convey the message for today; I tend to eavesdrop on conversations I have no business being a part of. What can I say, I just love a good story! Whenever I walk to my next destination I always keep an ear out for any information I could potentially use. Not in a blackmail/gossip sort of way, but in an honest search for key phrases for me to bring up for someone else's benefit at some future time. You may think that's weird; low key I agree with you. I simply can't help it. I have found this little habit to be useful in such big ways!
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Motivation
Hard Work
When was the last time you had a day when even your coffee needed coffee? A day when your childhood punishments such as: going to bed early, not leaving the house, or not going to a party became your adult goals? Was that day today? A week ago? A month ago?
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in Motivation