Power Stone Goals from now on: I always post a minimum of 5 chapters. Henceforth the following are the goals:
Every 150 powerstones, I upload an extra chapter.
If we hit top 30 in the 30-90 days power stone rankings, thats 1 more chapter
If we hit top 10 in the 30-90 days power stone rankings, thats 1 more chapter
If we are top 5...well lets get to that first. Happy readings!
Chapter 18: 'These are investments from the past'- said my future self
We started shooting Teen Wolf on February 1st, 2010, and at the pace we're moving, it looks like we'll wrap things up in about three to four months.
The production runs smoothly, and everyone settles into a rhythm—long days, lots of takes, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Still, something's on my mind. Based on how the original Teen Wolf show went, I know there could be a long gap between wrapping up filming and the actual release date.
Back then, they finished shooting around June or July 2010, but the show doesn't premiere until June 2011—a full year later.
That's a long time to wait.
So I start thinking ahead. If my earnings from the System are based on how many people watch and enjoy the show, then that year-long delay could slow things down significantly.
Rather than wait around for points to start trickling in once the show airs, I figure it's better to stay active and productive in the meantime.
First up is managing my money. I've earned around $70,000 gross from the first few episodes, and after taxes and agency fees, I have roughly $39,690 in my account.
It's not a fortune, but it's enough to make some smart choices. I don't want to blow it all at once—I want to be practical, set some aside, maybe look into small investments.
Next, I keep up with writing Lord of the Mysteries. It starts to gain some attention online, and the feedback is encouraging. Readers seem to enjoy the slower, more atmospheric approach.
Since I have more free time now, I stick with my routine of uploading four chapters a day. The consistency is paying off, and I don't want to lose momentum.
I also make sure to stay in shape. It's part of the job, after all. The team puts effort into designing a look for the character, and I want to maintain it.
Besides, regular exercise helps me stay focused.
Then comes the idea to start a YouTube channel. With my face becoming more recognizable, it makes sense to establish a presence beyond just the show.
I don't have any big plans for it—just some simple videos talking about writing, maybe behind-the-scenes content, or casual updates. Nothing high production, just something to build on.
Finally, I plan to check in with my agency. With a year-long break before the show airs, I want to know if there are any other roles I can go for.
It won't be anything major—I'm still new to the industry—but maybe something smaller to keep things moving. My agency has the contacts, and if they can find an opportunity, I'll take it.
So while the break between filming and airing isn't ideal, it gives me some breathing room to plan, to keep working on other projects, and to think ahead.
Hopefully, when the show eventually airs, I'll be in an even better position than I am now.
Sure, forty thousand dollars is a lot. But it's not enough—not for the kind of goals I have. It's not money I can just sit on and slowly feed into long-term investments like Apple stocks or index funds and wait ten years for it to bloom.
I want to get rich. And not just eventually. I want to get rich quickly.
Luckily, I know one sure way to do that.
It's early March 2010. In just about a month, the UEFA Champions League Final is going to take place. Inter Milan, under the leadership of José Mourinho, is going to win it all.
I know this. I remember watching that game back when it happened. Back when I had no clue how useful that little piece of information would become.
I smirk to myself. The advantage of coming from the future? It's sweet.
I'm going to put every single dollar I have into that final match. All of it. The odds are going to be great—especially if I bet on specific outcomes. Exact scoreline.
First goalscorer. Winner by margin. It's risky, sure, but I'm not doing this blind. I know how the game ends. I know the lineup. I know the story before it even unfolds.
But that's just the gambling side of things.
Inside my head is something far more valuable: a full library of future internet content. YouTube trends, viral videos, formats that work.
Even knowing which challenges or memes will go viral gives me a massive edge. If I can repackage and post those ideas before they've ever been seen, I'll be seen as the originator.
And yes, I could throw my money into Bitcoin or Apple or Amazon. Hold for ten years and walk away with generational wealth. I know that. And I will, eventually.
But that's a long-term strategy. Right now, I still need to survive day to day. I need cash flow. I need visibility. I need to build something fast. That's why gambling and YouTube are perfect.
I know what's coming next in the content game. I know which creators are going to rise, what style of editing will dominate, and even what thumbnails are most likely to pull in views.
That's the kind of edge that no one else on Earth has right now.
But there's one thing I'm absolutely not going to do: I won't copy MrBeast, at least, not his later production videos.
Probably only his earlier ones.
Look, I respect the guy. He's a creative genius, no question. But the kind of content he ends up producing becomes almost unsustainable.
Toward the end of the decade, his videos start looking like high-budget TV shows, with million-dollar budgets and massive teams behind them. If I go that route, I'll be spending all my time chasing YouTube growth, which isn't bad—but it's not why I have the System.
The System rewards me for producing content, sure. But not just one kind. It's clear that the more platforms I conquer, the more points I'll earn. I can't get tunnel vision.
YouTube is the fastest way to get started, no doubt. But if I want real reach, I have to expand. TV shows. Films.
Maybe even manga and anime.
Think about it—there's a huge audience that reads manga and doesn't touch anything else. What if I create an original manga series?
One that mirrors the top hits of the future, but tailored for now? Or even pitch an anime adaptation before its time?
I need to keep my strategies smart. Focused. Original.
I want to be seen as someone who constantly reinvents the game. But I don't want to advance things so far ahead of schedule that I accidentally speedrun myself into a corner.
If the industry grows too fast and I can't keep up with it, then I've created a monster I can't control.
So the goal is this: move fast, but not recklessly. Gamble smart. Use the knowledge bank in my head to strike early and hit hard.
Build the YouTube presence with forward-thinking content. Use that to branch into other areas.
Keep the System fed with steady, high-quality uploads across formats.
And above all else, never let anyone know just how far ahead I really am.
After doing a bit of research into YouTube circa early 2010, I notice that creators like Ryan Higa and Smosh are at the top. It's surreal, really.
These names are practically legends in the future, throwbacks to the golden era of YouTube. Competing with them feels like both an honor and a challenge.
Analyzing the platform's current content landscape, it's clear that skits dominate the field. They're quick, creative, and shareable. Right behind that, gaming content is on the rise—still in its early stages but already building traction.
Long-form storytelling and lifestyle challenges, like trading a penny into a hundred dollars or confidence-building social experiments, haven't gone mainstream yet.
That kind of content will blow up in the future, but for now, it's niche at best. That gives me a unique advantage.
I don't want to just copy what's already trending. Sure, I could recreate viral skits, and I know many of the best-performing ones from memory.
But trying to beat people like Ryan Higa at their own game is, honestly, not the smartest move. Starting my own trend sounds like a better idea—something rooted in future trends but presented in a format that works now.
The reality is that every YouTuber who made it big did so by leaning into their strengths. KSI became a global icon by being wild, loud, and fearless. His humor, energy, and willingness to push boundaries drew in a massive following.
IShowSpeed, one of the fastest-rising creators of the future, exploded in popularity thanks to his eccentricity and unpredictability. His entire appeal was that you never knew what he was going to do next.
But that path isn't for me.
I'm going to be a public figure in a much more traditional industry—TV and film. I'm part of the main cast of Teen Wolf, after all.
I can't afford to build my brand on shock value or controversy. It would compromise too much. Instead, I need to craft a public persona that complements my acting career.
So I ask myself: what are my strengths?
I'm smart, sure—but so are a lot of people. What sets me apart is something more visual.
I'm incredibly good-looking.
That sounds arrogant, but it's the truth. I'm playing the lead in Teen Wolf. My current body is tall—six feet—with an athletic build, weighing around 190 pounds, and I've got naturally styled hair and sharp brown eyes. This face is camera-ready 24/7. There's no point in pretending otherwise.
Looks like this is a currency in this industry, and I'd be dumb not to cash in on it.
So here's my plan:
Leverage appearance and charisma to start a brand that's clean, likable, and aspirational. The kind of channel that feels approachable but still polished.
I want my videos to reflect someone who's confident, funny, stylish, and grounded.
A little behind-the-scenes from the set, some day-in-the-life content, maybe fashion and grooming tips, mixed with light comedy or subtle skits.
In other words, I want to build a platform where my future fans can see me as more than "Scott from Teen Wolf."
I want them to see the real me. Or at least the version of me that makes sense as a rising star and content creator. Something sustainable.
It wasn't just future trends I had an advantage with—it was ideologies, too. One of the biggest "cheat codes" that exploded in the world of social media and content creation was something that really took off between 2015 and 2020: content houses.
Back then, it seemed like anyone who grouped up with other creators and filmed their everyday lives gained a massive following.
These content houses created a nonstop stream of relatable, chaotic, and funny videos. Everything became content: gaming together, pranks, challenges, even just eating dinner. It was a full-on strategy.
Each member had their own channel, their own personality, but being part of a larger group brought in consistent views and shared audiences. It was a self-reinforcing system.
Think of FaZe Clan. Think of the Sidemen. Think of Beta Squad. All of them started with a tight-knit crew.
They lived together, filmed together, and grew famous together. And the best part? They didn't lose their individuality.
Their personal content still flourished.
I couldn't believe I was in a position where I could pull something like that off. Here I was, with a head full of future knowledge, a foot in the door of the entertainment industry, and actual people around me who had the potential to be stars.
I didn't just want to copy the model. I wanted to improve it.
And even crazier—I had a potential path to infiltrate the early lives of future legends. KSI and PewDiePie were already on YouTube at this point.
KSI had started uploading in 2009, and PewDiePie's first videos went up around 2010.
If I could connect with them early, get on their radar, or even just follow a parallel rise while referencing similar trends, the networking potential would be insane.
I was deep into this brainstorming session on my laptop when Sam walked through the front door.
"Yo man, what are you doing here? I thought you weren't gonna be back for a few more days," he asked, raising an eyebrow as he stepped into the living room.
I looked up from my screen. "Director said we've got a week off. Some behind-the-scenes issue."
He nodded. "Huh. That's convenient."
"Listen," I started, setting my laptop aside. "I've been thinking. How do you feel about being a YouTuber?"
Sam gave me a look—a mix of confusion and skepticism. I didn't blame him. This was 2010. Content creation wasn't the career path it would become.
Most people weren't throwing their faces onto the internet unless they had something big to promote.
"Why?" he asked, curious but cautious.
"I think this could be a really smart way for us to make money," I said. "And not just short-term. I mean long-term, too."
He hesitated, mulling it over. Eventually, he shrugged. "Alright. Sure. Do you have an idea or something?"
We were sitting in the living room. A small table sat in front of the couch, and Sam's laptop was right where he usually left it. I reached over and opened it, typing in the password I already knew by heart.
I opened an app that was already installed.
"Minecraft?" Sam asked, confused.
"Yeah. Minecraft. Trust me on this."
I'd already gotten Sam into playing the game a little over the last few weeks. I hadn't touched it much myself—not seriously—mainly because this version was so outdated.
I'd grown up playing on versions like 1.35, with entire new dimensions and mechanics, and going backward was hard. But still, I knew the truth, Minecraft was gold.
It might not be blowing up yet in 2010, but it will. And once it did, people would binge-watch long-form survival series, creative world showcases, modded adventures, and multiplayer chaos.
As far as long-term gaming investments go, Minecraft was about as solid as it gets.
"We start a series," I explained. "Could be survival, could be challenges, or even a mini-roleplay thing. But we will build it from now. And once it hits...we're ahead of the curve."
He still looked unsure, but I wasn't done.
I opened another tab and typed in a few letters.
"And I think it's about time you get into the greatest sport in the world."
"What's that?" Sam asked, half-smiling.
"Football."
And just like that, I started planning our content strategy—not just for now, but for the entire decade ahead.
(Authors note: Just saying, in the future, 10 chapters from now, I am going to be focusing less on the show. At least until season 1 has ended, and more slice of life. Then, we will eventually go back to the entire emotional spectrum thing.
Also... GIVE ME YOUR STONES!!!)
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Authors note:
You can read some chapters ahead if you want to on my p#treon.com/Fat_Cultivator