Brainstorming produces topics you find interesting. Outlier hunting produces topics viewers already voted for with their clicks and watch time.
How do I find YouTube video ideas that actually work?
Base ideas on evidence instead of brainstorming: track competitor channels, collect their outlier videos, and build your own angle on the topics that already proved demand in your niche.
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