I really like that you are separating the two channels and the reasons for doing it. So now, while I'll be viewing both channels, I can choose the one I'm in the mood for. Meditative one and now informative one...I love choices! Thank you for sharing yourself with us.
My family thinks I lost my mind becuase I'll watch your 2 hr+ video where you dont say anything. I tell them if a still picture speaks a thousand words, then a silent video can speak volumes.
@@brianwalker1933 👍👍👍😁. I agree 110% with you. I wish I were able to do half as much as Shawn. He's an artist in what he accomplishes. I've a bit of envy within my old bones 🙄🤗🙂. Stan
Shawn, just remember that we wish you well here in the UK and also that I get to live your life style through watching you and your family. Good luck whatever you do. Your friend Rach
Shawn I've read many of your viewer's comments, your viewers on both channels are interested in you and Cali. You may be the most liked person on RU-vid, if you're not it's because you're number 2 to Cali. We can go to many other channels to watch Canadians tinker around in the woods. We like to watch you tinker in the woods and Cali distract as you try to complete a project. It's always nice to hear your comments even when i disagree. Personally my favorite moments are when you laugh at yourself, Cali or anything. We all what to watch and hear you win!!!
What a nice comment MM. You sort of said everything I wanted to say. I too love both channels and of course I love Cali. I wish we were in a different time where Shawn's wife and daughters could be 100% safe and be willing to join in the videos. I envision it would be like "Little House on the Prairie" Canadian forest style. Having raised two (grown) daughters I know the laughter and wonderfulness daughters bring to your life.
These are my thoughts too! As a child I loved the books from Laura Ingalls Wilder! I read all of the books of "Unsere kleine Farm"! (Little House on the Prairie)
There is so much going on with your channels that I don't know where to begin, I like the way you study and read about things that interest you and the way you build everything without power tools, you are obviously patient. I like how when you have a meal with your wife you set the camera a certain way so she can enjoy her privacy but I like hearing about your family like in today's video. I showed my 6 yr old some stuff you were making with old fashioned tools and he was like, "that guy is amazing". I really like how you finally got a snowmobile but we don't see it in every video because that's not what you are about. I really hope everything works out for you and your family so you can all live the way you want and not how society says you should.
@@ShawnJames1 Dude proper respect. You got off the rat wheel/ferris wheel and the rubber stamped life that is laid out for us like sheep led to the slaughter here in the U.S. and Canada. I call it the three "C" life. Consume. Crap. Change the channel.
That is not really the point, is it? What Shawn has said in the video and what I stated in my comment doesn't really have anything to do with "how much do you make in the stock market"
Shawn, my husband and and I truly enjoy watching you build your retirement homestead. Fingers crossed all will go well in the next phase...Thank you so much for building this life that we can all share with you...Give Cali a big hug from us too!! Looking forward to more of your events!!
I like your split on your two channels. I think you are correct. I enjoy your ‘My Self Reliance’ channel for the tranquil nature of you videos. Watching you work or your wildlife adventures. Look forward to your 2019 videos. 👍😎
I love the fact you have the two channels, when I’ve spoken of your self reliance channel to friends and family, the point I make for the reason I enjoy it so much is the fact you DON’T talk too much. I just enjoy the simplicity of watching you work and seeing the amazing wildlife in its natural habitat, which is so different to my country, without you “entertaining” me. Thankyou 😻
Shawn Congratulations on the changes taking place in your life. You can see the joy in your face and you hear it in your voice when you talk about the changes. Love the videos on your channels. I look forward to Friday and Monday. Looking forward to meeting Callie's playmate and the new member of the family. Go for it!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Watching this during the pandemic of 2020, you were right to get out when you did. Yes, the stock market got a bit better after you posted this, but it's always a gamble, and you did the right thing for your family. And now look at you, miles ahead of the rest of us. While people are struggling to feed themselves and pay their bills, you've been ahead of this all along. People will always think it's crazy when you start preparing BEFORE things go wrong. But they will always wish they were on the other side of it once things go down. Keep doing your thing. You are inspiring us during all this free time and we are going to start a homestead on our family land. Thanks for showing us it's never too late to start fresh, and you CAN do things you really set your mind to. All the best!
Actually, stock markets has been over valued for long time, and waiting for a large correction. It will happen eventually, but the pandemic kind of speed it up ALOT. Which means that the surge in current stock market prices doesn't make much sense since it is suppose to follow the economies of the entire world or nations (that means we just kick the rock down the road). If you get ahead in the market, always reel your net in when you make some good gains. Being a good investor also means that you are actively managing your fund and retirement income, so you can make money off your investment in self sustainable way like what Shawn does at his cabin.
I converted my 401k about 8 years ago to a self managed account and bought a ranch in Texas as my retirement. Not as simple as it sounds but completely doable.
When the market goes down and you lose money the loss is on paper - until you sell the stocks that have dropped in value. Then you are taking the loss in the wallet and the money is actually lost. The market will correct and come back.
Shawn you just made my year. I'm subscribed to exactly two channels on RU-vid and they're both yours. I consider you a cross between Charles Osgood and John Muir. A great genuine humble speaker with a wild and yet compassionate heart. I genuinely love you cuz I get you and I respect the s*#t outta everything you stand for and dangit life's too short for a man not to be able to tell another man he's never met how he feels! Hahaha!!! I can't wait for more videos sir. I'll keep watching. Big hugs and high 5's from the Appalachian Trail hiking mountain man!! -mike P.s. just wanna add that you're living out my dream so here's what a fella do. I'm moving outta my house tomorrow into a tiny apartment and giving most of my stuff to Goodwill. Then I'm spending the rest of the winter fixing up my house so in spring I can sell it. Once I do I'm gonna buy me some land, some tools, and get to work on my dream. You helped light this fire. That's why I love you brother. I'm 44 and I'm not getting any younger.
You are driven to succeed, and you will/have. What an enormous change for you and your family but as you said this had been your dream for many years. I love everything about this Chanel and wish you and your family the very best. ❄️🍁🌲
Our family is doing the same thing! Living off grid and growing our own food. We are still setting up our infrastructure also. The best part; some of our grown kids are building cabins on this Homestead. Simplicity of living and Yahweh is our passions.
I watch both, not for the knowledge although I love that too, it's to watch and listen to how you interact with your environment. I am fascinated too with how you film your wife so her wish for privacy is respected. And yet you are so open about yourself. Your talent with videos is cream on the cake.
Man you where bursting at the seams with Joy! How hard was that not to tell us? LOL ! Looking forward to not only your channel growing but your life by leaps and bounds congratulations! To you and your family 👍👏🌄
You are spot on about using the other channel just for decompressing from regular life to watch the nature in all of its glory. I hope RU-vid and your ad links are paying you well enough. You absolutely deserve it. I'm trying to tell everyone about your channels because honestly, it's the best content in a very long time.
Guessed it right away you were selling the family house. I like the direction you’re taking the two channels. Politics and finances on this one then everything else you described in the other. Thank you for the content!
@@cinderellsworth So very true. It makes me mad, when people set out to disparage others, who are doing absolutely nothing that cause harm to anyone. They are so jealous of others and incensed with their own inability, that they take it out on those that are doing the things they wished they had the balls to do! I call them cockroaches!
Just found you. Love your format, no or little talk, beautiful scenery and sounds. I lost everything in 2008 also, I was 51. Changed my life also. I plan on building small, cabin is my preference. You are an inspiration, thank you. I learn so much from your shows.
Shawn I am very happy for you. You have gotten me back into the outdoors after a medical diagnosis that basically can and does leave me unable to use my legs and arms. I know push thru the pain and am still working on getting farther. Your channel has given more than you can imagine. I once lived in Ely, MN and spent all my days outdoors hunting, fishing , hiking and I'm sure you get the picture. I have had to reinvent myself and am finally starting my business this year after about 7 yrs of doing it as a hobby. I build custom fishing rods and custom jigs. Your perseverance is amazing to watch no matter the weather or circumstances. Thank you for giving me a goal to shoot for and letting all of us tag along on your journey!! God Bless!!!!!!
I wish you and your family the best, by watching your videos and seeing what you do, I am confident you will be an absolute success, I am happy you will keep doing the videos, it is more important to me now than anything else I read or do. I have become a real fan of Cali. give her a hug for me, thanks.
Am a stage 4 cancer patient in UK today is first time on this channel but I've been watching your my self reliance I wish I could come and enjoy your beautiful lifestyle Really admire what you are able to do May God protect you and your family
Good for you and your family. I hope for all your success in your personal life & your RU-vid channels. I’ll keep watching & enjoying so please keep producing. You do a fine job of producing & teaching. Thanks Shawn
Mr. James, I speak for myself you bring me great pleasure watching your videos, and I believe others feel the same way. We can not all live in a cabin but watching you makes A FANTASY NEARLY TRUE. AND HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. SO THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST KEEP GOING NEVER STOP. GOD BLESS.
Sean I cannot explain my allure to your channel in words. I wish I knew more about your path to freedom in detail. Good luck with the new changes, I’m super excited to keep watching. My best to you and the family, hope you get a new buddy for Cali too.
Hey Shawn, you were about a year ahead of schedule on pulling out of the stock market but its hard to time the peak. I actually watched this a few weeks ago and decided to do the same, because I agree it's over inflated, and with an election year in the States and Corona virus happening, it pretty much made sense to me. Thanks for saving me from heavy losses! I look at all the negative comments from a few months ago and laugh. Now its a matter of timing the bottom to get back in. Your also in a very good position to be less effected by this new global pandemic.
Sean, thank you for being open and honest about your opinion of the stock markets. I've never invested but I've seen people who do and yes I agree it is like a high stakes poker match. It's sad about the legal corruption that is in business. I admire both of your channels on RU-vid. I learn a lot from them. I'm glad you and your family prosper in the endeavors that they go after. Have a peaceful day.
its only a high stakes poker match if you invest in risky crap like he was talking about. the single biggest risk of the stock market is not being in it, and that is historical fact. if you invest in risky penny stocks like he was talking about, and try to "time" the market and jump in and out, etc.....yeah you're gonna get your head handed to you.
As a poker professional I disagree. Most people in live poker drink and barely know how to play. As I never drink and study Game Theory 20+ hours a week poker pros print money.... Print. Lol Espically in small untapped markets outside of regional infested cities like Vegas or LA. Good players can lose any hand, any tournament, but in the lifetime sample size always win. Bankroll management and poor lifestyle choices cause many good players to go broke so not every good player actually has money. The stock market....even I wouldn't gamble on that. Poker is +EV and a zero sum game. Good players win bad players lose over time. Use a better analogy! Lol haha jk ♥️♣️♦️♠️🏆🤔🥇
Thank you, sir, for taking us with you into your wonderful new YT-Channel with sharing of your plans and wishes for the coming year, years even being more and more self-reliance with interesting old tools that you handle with great skill and showing all the beautifully built result when you fulfill your new life of self-reliance! Many greetings from Sweden!
That really is exciting news Shawn! I love both your channels (and rewatch your main channel videos very often) so I'm excited that you'll be able to film more!
I think you made a great decision Shawn - most economists I know, myself included, think there's too much irrational behaviour in the stock market to selectively pick them by hand. Long-term index funds across the entire market have shown decent returns over time, and you can generally hedge with gold when there's uncertainty in the market... but unless you have money to play with, you're likely better off investing in your own education, skills, reducing debt, or accruing assets like property 👍
ULVER ...after studying econ for 4 years and getting a specialization in it (both a major and a minor in it because I love it that much), I can definitively tell you people still frequently make bad decisions that aren’t in their own best interest, for a whole variety of reasons, even when they’re presented with all the information. For that reason alone, we’re all irrational to some degree, and most classical economic models of yesteryear didn’t account for that irrationality. Most of them assumed that we always acted in our own best interest. More modern fields of research like behavioural economics recognize that we’re often irrational, and understand that while the models might be decent at predicting general trends when there aren’t too many variables involved... we shouldn’t be surprised when someone flips the script and makes a poor decision for everyone involved, like the business partners that Shawn was working with. Hope this helps! :)
Chris Prouse as an Econ major myself, I see where you are coming from but uncertainty and irrational behavior is the name of the game. I will always invest in the stock market though I agree you definitely needs some extra money to do so. It returns on average 9% a year which is far better than most investments. Property has has a difficult time recovering from 2008, value in my area has remained the same for 10 years. Gg f you have a diverse and expansive pro-folio you can mitigate the risks of irrational behavior and market crashes.
Johnny Appleseed - Yeah, that’s why I mentioned in my original comment that index funds across the entire market have shown decent returns... but hand picking individual stocks is troublesome for a variety of reasons, and even the “experts” choosing the portfolios for the large name mutual funds out there have poor track records (and high fees). For anyone who wants to learn more about the differences between an index fund and a mutual fund (or the risk of choosing them by hand), I’d highly recommend searching for the Freakonomics podcast called “The stupidest thing you can do with your money”.
"Playing the market" can be a little like "playing" guitar. Learning Smoke on the Water is a long way from being good. Like anything it takes a little talent, a lot of practice. There are lots of places to learn how to do it right. There are rules. It takes discipline to set up Exit Strategies and stick with them. If you think; I'm going to get rich at this your already upside down. Is it gamed? you bet. Every single thing in life can be gamed. The 2008 recession was caused by guys who know what they are doing, when to get in and when to get out and they are the kind of guys who don't really care if others get hurt while they make a ton of money. Not all of them, but a lot of them. In a nicer world 2008 never would have happened.@@ChrisProuse
I agree that unless you're investing in blue chip or at least broadly and for a long time, stocks are gambling. Fun to hear your thoughts. Have fun and I'll have fun watching your projects.
I like that idea of keeping the channel separate. My self reliance is very relaxing I watch it to distress and learn but mostly to de-stress keep them coming and congratulations on your big move
I’m so thankful I was able to find your channels and follow you for the journey has been amazing. Your blessed with wisdom and drive. By all my comments you have to know I’m your biggest fan or at least in my own mind!lol. This year will be another exciting year following both channels and just being able to be happy for another’s dream to flourish. Thank you for all you do!❤️❤️❤️
WOW!! I HAVE BEEN WATCHING ALL D OTHERS.. N NOW THIS... ITS ALREADY OCTOBER 2019 NOW... N VERY PLEASED TO. HEAR D ENTIRE FAMILY AGREES TO D CHANGE... SUPER!! IT'S GOING TO BE ALL SHARING N CONTRIBUTING TO EACH THEIR OWN TASK N RESULTS.. FOR D PROGRESS..
While I have always enjoyed the other channel, I am very excited about this one. You and your family give so much thought in what, how and why you are doing something that it serves us all well by giving us food for thought also. Congratulations on these recent decisions. I know whatever you do will be successful for you all. Thanks for taking us along with you.
Hey Shawn, i have followed your channel for quite some time and enjoyed it immensely. I just viewed your latest video and saw how honest you are with people. Please protect your privacy. You are an inspiration to many, thank you for your efforts
Continue showing informative content. I like to see things that people overlook by walking or hiking without looking down or up or just stopping and listening. Nature can be exciting on all levels. The drama of sights and sounds and smells evokes peace. The seasons only add more to the drama. From fungi to mammals to birds it's endless what you can film.
The stock market is for the long term assuming you're invested in solid companies that are not penny stocks. If you don't have that kind of patience I don't blame you.
So glad this didn't turn into a buy gold commercial like so many do. I really appreciate the integrity you always show. Good luck in your new endeavors. Shared your channel with my niece that lives up there in Ontario some where.
Shawn, haven't looked at the other channel but immensely enjoy this one. I find that buy/sell strategies often fail - I have experienced train-wrecks myself in the market - believe 100% in indexed funds and the buy & hold idea. That said, I'm looking forward to seeing you and your family be able to spend more and more time there in the wilderness. Sending you energy, strength and good wishes! - Sherry
I have to laugh at this. I liquidated all my stocks 7 months befor the crash in 08. literrally put my money in property and in a can and was very happy I did. I understand what you are saying and you are so right. I love the other chanel for the reason you mentioned, you don't talk and I have it up on my big screen in my man cave while I read or putts around the place. It gives me a sense of pecefullnes if you know what I mean. I live in Rancho Mirage Ca where it getts 115 Deg. F. during the day in summer. I watch all the winter seans and love it. Being originally from Buffalo I know what snow and cold is but I like my snow in the mountains around me and the green of the golf course in my back yard. Your channels are great and I really enjoy watching. God Bless
I see good value in both channels. I am grateful you are willing to share with us both the glory of nature on the my self reliance channel. And the talking on this channel.
I'm willing to bet this is what he was hinting on the real estate, most likely purchased more land, low property tax, get his own internet station so he won't have to go to town, a ground food storage and between RU-vid and running a small B&B you can retire very nicely. The trick is to to be handy and like alone time. 😊
I like listening to what you have to say...you have alot of great insights and information to pass on...I always learn something new. So both channels are great in diffrent ways.
Very self reliant my friend my wife and I were so amazed to watch you build your own log cabin without any help from anyone. The wood you cut and use is so different to the native trees in New Zealand. As our tress here have knots appart from the kauri tress that are not allowed to be cut down. I like your tools and especially how you use them. Each tool you use I believe is made for every job for cuts and grooves. God bless you and your family and for your greatest talent he has given you.
Wo-- Those ARE big changes Shawn !! Sounds like your happy with them. Been subscribed, liked & watching your other channel- you are incredibly ZEN with the saw, the axe and making a fire... there. Love the animals too. But you sound happy for this Year and sounds like your Lady will be there to be there by your side. Peace to you both
Yes I do like your delineation of styles on your sites . It’s as if I dial up a different wavelength depending on which channel I’m watching so to that end your thinking is a success. G’ day from downunder.
I love to watch your videos, My daughter and I are in love with Cali. She is such a great and loving dog! Hope you continue with sharing for long long time.
Dear Mr. James, since I discovered your channels I've been a huge fun of your work. I truly believe that both channels give us worth pieces of information in different ways. Don't worry about what people say or think because what you're doing is helping many others. And it's in your heart the constructive way you've been working, recording and has nothing to the untrustful stock market. Best wishes and whiskeys. LOVE, LIVE, LEARN n LAUGH MAC
Hi Shawn, very exciting news at the homestead! Privileged to be able to share it with you through your videos. As a young man I truly feel like you are a great role model for me and you seem to talk such sense and with such honesty. I will continue to do my best to live as considerately as you do in the hope that I can one day be as successful in living off the land and using natural materials as you and with minimal impact upon the planet. Regards and best wishes from Scotland, Robert.
I do not follow all of your financial situation, but am excited for your continued success. I warned my kids about stock market in the early days. I totally agree about the right life partner. You are fortunate to have found and have maintained one. Congratulations on your changes
At a time when life for many is hectic if not desperate you have brought us a calm peace to settle our minds and spirit ... a way of life that is simple and peaceful ...I am working at maintaining a simple self sustaining life now ...thank you
Clearly some put great emphasis on the family home. But, nothing in this world last forever and change is an obvious constant. My opinion is you're family made the right decision. The story isn't over, its just another chapter to be live characters in. Thank you for the inspiration.
So HaPpY, your dreams are coming true. You've invested yourself on a beautiful return. The living roof sauna is icing on the cake, she surely is a loved wife ♡
Hi Shawn, Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences with the stock market, I look forward to more. I follow you on both channels and think your separation of content is perfect, as another viewer writes you have a good understanding of your viewership. I will continue to watch both and look forward to the adventure and teachings in 2019. You are at where I would like to get too. Cheers MT
First off, Congratulations on the exciting future! What a great time for you and your family :) I am VERY glad you shared the link to this page from the Cabins home page today, I had no idea it existed and I think I will enjoy watching both channels!
Thank you for sharing your joy! Always wonderful to see you happy and wonderful hearing how much your family works together on your journeys both as a unit and individually, how all of it is celebrated and supported. These are my goals for my little family and it helps immensely to keep that energy going with what I choose to engage in, entertain myself with and be a part of. Thank you for your content as always.
Writing this in the end of Sept 2019, and the market is still here, no recession. I understand why you are gun shy about the markets, but bad business leaders dont speak for the markets. I have been hearing collapse for 10 years now and everyone is pulling their money out, thus not making any money. I keep mine in and have done well. People can do what they like with their own money, but this frustrates me. The markets are a source of wealth and a good way to invest for the future especially for the young people. Not counting you here, but I have found the only people that complain about the markets are the ones that never invest in anything and live paycheck to paycheck and complain about being poor.
RE and passive income is where it's at. The Big Short is the greatest finical horror story of all time and nothing of consequence has changed coupled with the grandest wealth transfer of all time to the 1% with the most favorable of tax policies favoring them. Bonus: more 26 year olds are living with their parents then spouses/partners. Yeghods I'm rambling on.
Shawn, have you considered teaching/training folks in classes for outdoor skills, like Outfitting or something along those lines. I live overseas and would gladly fly up there for classes if offered. I know that's a lot of work but it would be outdoors where you enjoy it the most and showing others what you do and they can do also seems to be a fit.
I do not like watching people talk, Shawn, but i do not like to ignore. I personally don't know everything, I am only 27, but older wiser people are definitely not worth ignoring. So, with that in mind definitely can not wait to hear your wisdom.
