Nik Sol - Invidious

I AM NOT POSTING THIS ON YOUTUBE.

i recorded a full, detailed video review of my new edc arrival, but you won't find it on this channel.

it’s a deep dive into my first mutlitool I got recently. it's a ridiculously small 79-gram multitool that fits perfectly inside an altoids tin and disappears into your fifth pocket, but somehow packs a locking blade and heavy-duty serrated scissors that honestly outperform my Victorinox Climber.

i felt a raw, pure gear review didn't quite fit the broader theme of this channel, so i'm dropping this video exclusively for my core community over on telegram.

this tool will definitely show up in future youtube edc videos, but the full, unfiltered breakdown is only happening over there.

the video is live right now. click the link below to watch it, and leave some feedback in the comments. see you inside.

👉 t.me/hey_nikitsol

1 day ago | [YT] | 29

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Nik Sol

Two years to reach 2,000 subscribers.

Five months to reach 10,000.

It's funny how progress works sometimes.

But honestly... this milestone doesn't really feel like a number.

It feels like proof that more and more people actually care about intentional living, conscious consumption, analog tools, digital minimalism, slowing down, and building a life that isn't controlled by someone except you.

That means a lot to me.

Especially because some of you have been here since the very beginning, when barely anyone was watching. If you're one of those people, thank you for believing in this channel before it looked like it was going anywhere.

To celebrate 10K, I'd love to try something I've never done before...

A livestream.

No script. No polished edit. Just a chance to hang out, answer your questions, talk about the channel, future plans, YouTube, notebooks, EDC, or whatever comes up.

I'm still figuring out what exactly it should look like, so consider this an idea for now.

Would you actually join?

Let me know in the comments, and if you have ideas for what we could do during the stream, I'd genuinely love to hear them.

Hopefully, this could become our first real community meetup. 🍻

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Nik Sol

I’m done being just a "YouTuber". It’s time we actually talk.

YouTube is a giant, filtered stage. You only see 10% of my life here (the polished part). And I’m tired of the one-way monologue.

I don't want to broadcast to "everyone" anymore; I want to connect with my people.

So, I built a private space. No algorithms, no internet noise. Just us.

👉 Join here: t.me/hey_nikitsol

Why you want to be inside:

✅️ The Tribe: The only place where people actually understand why you trade screen time for pocket notebooks and classic Casios.
✅️ Raw Gear: Honest, real-time takes on the EDC and tools I’m stress-testing (and the ones that fail).
✅️ The Mindset: Books, articles, movies, and concepts that inspire me daily.
✅️ Co-Creation: Vote on upcoming video topics, see unreleased ideas, and test thumbnails with me.
✅️ The Framework: Digital detoxes, routine check-ins, and threads where we swap photos of our actual setups.

Want to see what's happening behind the videos and build a better lifestyle with people who get it? You're welcome to join. 🍻

👉 t.me/hey_nikitsol

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Nik Sol

I have no idea what happened, but I woke up at 5:00 AM today. ☀️

Usually, I’d just roll over and try to squeeze in a few more hours of sleep. But the weather was perfect, the sun was just starting to peek, and it felt like a sign.

For the last month, I’ve been stuck in a loop I hated: late dinners, late-night workouts at 10:00 PM because of the heat, and zero energy. It was frustrating, to say the least.

Last night, I got back from basketball, crashed around 11:00 PM, and somehow my internal clock just reset.

It feels incredible. By 8:30 AM, I had already:

• Gone for a long walk

• Did my language study

• Read a few chapters

• Finished a full chest/shoulders workout

The best part? The whole day is still ahead of me. This means I can crush my work, finish early, and actually relax by 7:00 or 8:00 PM instead of grinding until midnight.

It’s Monday, and as cliché as it sounds, it feels like a "new life" start. I’m not promising I’ll pull this off tomorrow or the day after, but for today, I’m just enjoying the win.

I took these shots on my DJI cam while I was out walking. Enjoy the vibes! 📸

What about you? What time did you wake up today? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 47

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Nik Sol

Alright boys and girls, don't let me down on this one. 🙏

I absolutely busted my ass (and ditched my schedule) to get this video out on time.

As you can see from the photos, that was me late last night, staring into the editing abyss.

It’s another deep dive into digital minimalism, but from a very unexpected angle.

Pulling this off feels like a personal record. This past week I was completely swamped with other projects and endless chores, but we made it happen just in time.

Now that it's live, I’m not asking for much. Drop a like, leave a comment, and hit that Hype button if you have it!

Your feedback is the best gift I could ask for. Let's crush this release:
👉 https://youtu.be/PoHPdYwKl4c

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 32

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Nik Sol

LIFE PROBLEM №752: STAYING ORGANIZED

The more I do as a content creator, the more crap gathers around me.

I mean, not literally, but some stuff I need to film, or I use for filming:

- cables
- hard drives
- paper pieces
- stationary
- god knows what else

So, my desktop quickly becomes a junkyard every day.

And to solve this problem, I bought more crap to stay organized 😂

A couple of boxes and trays.

I am not sure if it saves me, but let's see...

Do you think I need a separate video to show this "organizational structure"? 🤔

Let me know in the comments.

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Nik Sol

I TURNED 27 TODAY.

Internet "hustle culture" says I should have everything figured out by now.

I don’t have the millions, the muscle car, or my dream studio yet; all of those goals matter, and I’ll get there step by step.

But what I do have is my family, this channel, and you guys.

Honestly, at 27, I’m just starting to find myself through these videos.

So today is the perfect excuse to say a simple, genuine thank you. Your support means the world to me.

BIG HUGS TO EVERYONE 🌞

Instead of gifts, drop your best piece of advice for a 27-year-old in the comments (or just tell me how old you are). Personally, I still feel 20 max, haha. I'll be hanging out in the replies instead of doomscrolling!

🗓️ P.S. My gift to you drops tomorrow. A new video about the internet's favorite e-reader and how I use it to decentralize my smartphone. You better watch it, okay? I spent all week perfecting it. Turn on notifications here: https://youtu.be/wCKKd2PV63A

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Nik Sol

This week I had to choose between my upload schedule and my actual mental health.

Spoiler: the schedule lost.

I've been trying to stick to a strict weekly rhythm: same day, same time, no excuses. And honestly, with the way I produce videos, it's been quietly killing me.

This past week, life just… happened. And on Saturday I took a one-day road trip with my family. Fresh air. Sea. Rocks. Zero WiFi. Did absolutely nothing productive and felt weirdly guilty about it the whole time.

To hit my usual Sunday deadline I would've had to pull an all-nighter in the edit. Done that before. Took me 2 days to feel normal again. So this time... Nope. The video is coming on Wednesday instead.

So, here's the trap nobody tells you about when you work for yourself: there's no boss, no deadline, no one breathing down your neck. Sounds great. And it is, until you realize you've become your own worst micromanager.

Also, check my photos, my wife took of me "relaxing" in nature. I was filming b-roll. I am not okay.

Anyway. This is mostly a note to myself: rest is not procrastination. Moving slower for one week is not a failure. Keep going, just don't destroy yourself doing it.

Now real talk: how do you actually balance discipline and rest without feeling like you're slacking? I genuinely don't have this figured out. Drop your approach below.

🗓️ The new video drops this Wednesday. It's on digital minimalism and honestly one of the best things I've made on digital minimalism. Here's the link, so set a reminder. I want to do a premiere and actually talk to you all when it goes live. Let's make it count: https://youtu.be/oyQH-rmzYRw

1 month ago | [YT] | 50

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Nik Sol

I take gym pics once in NEVER tbh.

But it's been 5 months since I started bulking again, and it feels good. So, just let me brag about that on my channel with my current shape 😂 (rate it 1 to 10 lol)

BTW, I gained around 13 pounds (6 kg) as a result and didn't turn into Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars, which feels like a huge win.

I ate like crazy during most of this time (which wasn't too overwhelming, honestly). And I am glad to become the BIGGEST CHADDEST version of me in my life.

Are u into sports, fam? If yes, what sports do you do?

4 months ago | [YT] | 25

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Nik Sol

In this photo, you see a dude from August 2024.

He’s filming on an old phone.
Editing on that same phone.
He has about 1.2K subscribers.

And absolutely no idea how to make content people actually enjoy watching.

(To be fair… he still doesn’t, haha.)

Since then:
Dozens of videos filmed.
Hundreds of hours spent editing.
A lot of awkward takes.
A lot of questionable content decisions.

But somehow… we kept going.

And this morning I woke up to 4,000 of you here.

So this is a little thank you to that guy in the photo for not quitting when things were slow, messy, and confusing.

And a big welcome to everyone who subscribed recently.

Welcome to the fam.

Still figuring things out.
Still experimenting.
Still improving.

Slowly… but surely.

Let’s see where this goes.

P.S. Quick roll call in the comments:

Where are you watching from? 🌍

4 months ago | [YT] | 36

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