You had questions, I give answers! At least as it pertains to my current full-time RU-vidr existence. Life is interesting, man. LGR Foods lives here by the way, haha: / @lgrfoods
This video really speaks to me. Working 60-80 hours a week on videos for my own channel can feel like I do nothing else sometimes. It's way more work to do what you and I do than most people realize. That said, you've INSPIRED ME to get the hell out of the house more... I think I'm going to start that immediately :)
Great to see two of my favorite retro geeks (other than "The Immortal John Hancock") talking and supporting each other. Keep on keeping on guys! XYZZY forever!
Metal Jesus Rock and LGR in a commentary that's rock's man. My favorite's RU-vid's, I wish a collaboration video some day keep going with the good work
Clint, one of my viewers introduced me to your channel and I am so glad they did. I know this video is a few years old but I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your passion and honesty. There's so much I can say, as a fan of old and unusual toys and electronics, but the part about managing home and work life really hit hard with me. It's what I'm wrestling with now as RU-vid is turning into a full-time job for me. Your sage advice is invaluable.
Never thought I would see you here man! Hope you are getting the life work balance thing right, I love watching your videos and would hate to see you get burned out.
The freelance struggle is real. Pros: "you work from home!" Cons: "your home is now your workplace". There are a lot of resources out there if someone is struggling with this. I particularly recommend the "Clients From Hell" podcast, they have some very poignant episodes on balancing different aspects of the freelance life style.
I think that the reason so many people thought you were filming all of your videos in your house (myself included), is because you have been using very natural-looking lighting. Most of your videos seem to be lit by sunlight through an open window. It's actually rather soothing.
His genuineness is infectious. I would love more vids like these :) The last 20 seconds or so really made me relate/laugh/smile. Thanks for making my Monday morning better and thanks for everything that you do LGR!
Love getting some behind the scenes of LGR. You're being a sort of pioneer here... There's nowhere with a recipe for exactly how to do this and yet you've found structure that works for both you and your job.
"Lonely at the top" i believe they say. Keep on rockin Clint, me and my spouse watch everything you post, no other subscription i have maintain that quality. Hope you are finding good balance in life and stay healthy, passionate and over all great.
Your points are things we ALL need to remember, in any kind of profession! Mental health and self care should be our primary focus. We wouldn't have your excellent videos without that care. Thanks for reminding us! Keep being awesome!
Truth, on any day when I'm feeling frustrated or upset, I can just listen to an LGR video, even if I'm not interested in the content and it will immediately calm me and make me happy again.
As someone who has been self-employed and worked from home , you're being totally smart about this. I'm glad you're finding a good work-home life balance. Working from home/being self-employed can be a lot more difficult than most people think. I'm glad you're still able to do what you love without burning out on it, cause it totally sucks when something goes from a beloved passion to a chore. I've been watching your channel for a few years now and I've been enjoying watching you grow as a person and as a RU-vidr. I'm so glad your channel has taken off because you are one of the few "gamer RU-vidrs" (for lack of a better term) I've found who actually gets into the history of the franchises and companies rather than just the lore of the games, and I absolutely love your Oddware series! Your reviews are always fun to watch and you've reviewed several games from my childhood that I haven't seen anyone else talk about, which is awesome! I especially loved when you put Doom on a calculator and rigged HDMI on a black and white TV. Your genuine passion for what you do is a large part of what kept me subscribed for so long. You're the perfect combination of interesting, fun, funny, and "nerdy"/smart. I wish you even more good fortune in the future!
You mean.. you don't sleep in a pile of old pc game boxes??? The illusion is broken. Thanks for the inside view dude. Keep making fun content. All of your pc golden age research and stories are the best.
My dad passed away Sunday afternoon... Don't mean to sound corny, but binge watching your videos has really helped me to get through such a terrible week. Thanks so much for all you do!
Max, you are an absolutely thoughtless piece of shit. I hope your comment made you feel some sort of power over this chap who's shared his moment of hurt. Sorry to hear Jon Silva - people aren't really gone. They're remembered and live on in memory. The body is just a vessel and it's better to have and lose something/someone than to have never had something/someone in the first place - if that makes any sense. I'm not religious by any means but I do think we'll get to see our loved ones again in some way. In anycase, I hope you're doing okay.
I'm watching this on December 23, 2020. If Clint, you should happen to read this strangely new comment on this old video of yours, know that I, like many others, are very glad to have your channel around. All of the work that you put into documenting and sharing your love of gaming and old PCs is incredible and a great source of enjoyment. That being said, it's interesting how the perspective of the last year has probably changed a lot of viewpoints on WFH situations. This is the first time I've really had to do it everyday, and I can totally understand why you have a separate storage unit. I wish I had one myself right now!
I was pleasantly surprised to know there was a dedicated filming room but not the storage- that totally made sense. No illusion was shattered, what revela- WAIT WHAT, A COOKING CHANNEL?
I love that your channel, despite high viewership, remains highly intimate and you make it seem like you're nonchalantly giving in depth explanations and thoughts to a close friend or something. You are highly appreciated, fam. Keep on keeping on. Thank you for yet another interesting video.
this video is relevant as ever. I've been working from home since the pandemic hit and it's totally new for me. couple of months in I also learned to separate my work area from my life area... Having a dedicated space where you walk out at the end of a work day is key for sure. Great video!
I've been watching you for around four or five years now, and I've got to say, your content just keeps getting better and better. Your honesty within your opinions is so refreshing to see, and the quality of your videos is leagues above anybody else doing something even sightly similar to you. Keep your system going Clint.. because what you've got going on is freaking awesome!
We just watched this video. I’m really glad that you took care of yourself before you broke down! Self care is so important! My family and I love watching your stuff and your passion and love for what you talk about radiates through! Your quirky jokes always crack us up! Thank you for doing what you do!!
Thank you for giving this look into how you work Clint. I have watched almost every video that you have put out in the past 2 years and it just keeps on getting better and better. Keep up the great work and again thank you so much for what you do.
I was a little stunned at what a production the whole thing is and I never really thought about it, I guess I should have considering the quality of the video.
I don't get it at all anyway. How is flicking on the lights to a room full of glorious tech any different to having it at home? In fact it's even better because it isn't scattered all over the place, which ends up happening in a house you live in, removing the cool factor slightly.
+Uniblue Tech FYI, it's a reference to Duke Nukem, Clint's favourite. LGR has actually conditioned me to read that sentence with Duke Nukem-voice inside my head!! :D
I guess it’s a side effect of too much wood grain exposure ;-) But seriously, I get your point - this retro computing stuff has become an obsession - manageable for the time being, but its eroding other aspects of my life. If scaled to a professional level I guess I could go bunkers.
Been watching this channel for years. Keep it coming as you do. Your passion for your content & your personality keep me coming to your channel several days a week usually. It's just a breeze to watch your stuff after a hard day of work. Best wishes from Germany!
Ive been on some rough moods lately and your stuff has been so great not only because of your chill style thats soothing to follow but also the insight you give to something that I also hold dear. Bless you man🙏🏼
I stumbled across this channel, and boy am I glad I did! This is one of the best channels ever! LGR absolutely rocks! Awesome reviews, and always a great nostalgia trip! I binge watch these regularly! keep up the good work dude!
You have brought me hours of amusement and fond memories as I take walk down memory lane via your videos. You take time for yourself man. I think you're awesome. Thank you muchly and keep up the good work Clint.
Nah, I don't think there really was any confusion. The comments on the previous video pretty much all seemed like jokes and memes. Always fun to get a look behind the scenes, though, so I appreciate both of these videos!
I found you only a couple of weeks ago, I'm having great fun going through and watching all your vids, one of the best youtubers I've seen, definitely one of my favourites. You're doing an amazing job, well done 👌
I am very picky with my subscriptions, your channel is one of the very best in my list. I get excited each time I see a new LGR video pop up. Thanks for all you do man!
I just have to say man, I admire everything you do...Your charisma, your knowledge, your passion; it's unbelievable! When I first started watching your channel, it was for your sims content, but I found myself so easily enticed by this unfamiliar world of retro computers and MS-DOS games. I was hooked; I binged watched every video posted from start to finish, fascinated with this inclusive history of gaming. You've inspired me to thrift for old games; you've inspired me to research and continue learning about this subject; you've inspired me to revisit classic games of my childhood. And most importantly, you have earned my utmost respect; keep on creating these wonderful works of gaming art, educating and inspiring every viewer that watches.
Thanks for this look behind the curtain man. Not a lot of RU-vidrs are comfortable doing it and it's cool that you are. I'll be honest, I also thought you did everything in your house but hearing you didn't wasn't a bother to me at all. Frankly, I'm glad you've managed to find work/life balance. My channel's tiny and not growing quick and it would be a dream for it to reach half your size. But as I've said in other comments, you are one of other a couple of channels that have been a true inspiration to me and it's not only in your best interests but the viewers as well for you to not be burning yourself out, which sadly, a lot of other RU-vidrs do and feel they have to. Some people hate their job but have to have it. But if you can find a job you love, the worst thing you can do it run it in such a way that you stop loving it. Thanks for all you do man, you're awesome!
YOU HAVE A FOOD CHANNEL?!?! *mind blown* On the more serious side of things, I think it was super wise of you to make an active decision to separate work life and home life. A lot of entrepreneurs and freelancers struggle to keep the two separate, and I know personally it would give me a ton of anxiety if I could never completely escape work.
Love the videos, sorry you went through a bad patch but glad you got through it. Thanks for sharing too, that isn't easy to do. You're doing a great job, keep it up!!
I know I’m late in commenting on this video but I got to say I absolutely love your channel. You bring me down memory lane with so many awesome games that I played as a child. Your scripts are expertly written and your videos are so much fun to watch.
Been watching you for years now, love the content. Sounds like you have got a great balance that works for you which is the most important thing. Much love from the UK! Xx
I don't understand why people were so surprised or even like... offended that you separate work and home.. I mean, almost everyone does that. Does that mean they dislike their job? No. So you do you Clint, always good to see new videos and see more of the behind-the-scenes! :D
I gather it's just one assuming a hobbyist would have a separate room for their hobby/collection in their house, basement, attic, that sort of thing, the usual stuff. But I guess LGR isn't strictly a hobbyist anymore.
Jari Heiska He is a hobbyist at heart, but he's also a RU-vid personality. The two have been taken into a single role, and that's why he needs to maintain a form of separation between that and his personal life. Imagine always doing the same thing over and over, without an escape. It would drive one nuts!
Okay, got it, white shelves= LGR Mansion, black shelves= LGR studio laboratory. LGR Foods? Subbed, now I'll also be on the lookout for that white cursive LGR Foods watermark in my sub box. What happens if LGR Foods goes viral?
As someone just getting a start in RU-vid gaming stuff, this is a super awesome video for you to put up, and genuinely full of perspective. Thanks so much!
Love your channel! Thanks for all the great content, LGR. I'm glad you found a good life balance so you can be happy and keep supplying us with great nerdy nostalgic videos.
I'm not sure if I've ever had the chance to tell you this, but you have always been an inspiration to me and my own RU-vid channel since I first discovered you back in November 2010. Heck, if it weren't for you, I never would've known about the existence of Jazz Jackrabbit! Keep doing what you're doing.
This Q&A is refreshingly honest and I see you in a much better light. I agree with alot of the other comments in that you aren't lazy, just smart in how you do things. Business and home life has to be be kept separate to keep you sane, I'm 58 and learned that lesson just a few year ago! Good on ya, Clint!!
I only discovered your channel approximately 2 months ago after I fractured my hip in a Bicycle Vs Car incident on my way to work and was stuck at home. The first video I watched was a thrift one then I binge watched the whole series. Since then I am checking in daily for new content. I love the unboxing of old gear (I am in my early 40's now so remember some of this gear coming out (old git i know)) as well as all the tech tales, oddware and your old school builds. You have reinvigorated my love in old school HW and SW with me now building labs of old SW for myself now and having some serious nostalgia. Thank you and keep up the great work.
You're one of my first sub'd videos years ago, my first patreon, and this video is awesome insight. It's not just a good video where you are showing us a side we never see, but frankly it's also good professional advice in general. Thanks for sharing. Please keep doing what you do.
I think it's weird that people are bothered by the fact that you do your work in a storage/studio area. It's pretty obvious by the walls that you are not in your house when you're doing these. For me the only thing that ruins the illusion is the lack of that old ugly chair from your early videos :)
i’m not too into old pcs and games and all that stuff, but the way you make your videos (with passion and lighthearted snarkiness and honest criticism) makes me binge your channel. lol. thanks for all that you do, man. :)
I am shamelessly copying this comment which I posted on the previous video, because it is even more relevant to this one: It's videos like this that help remind us that fans ≠ friends or even acquaintances. There is a whole life Clint has beyond just LGR, of which we are given only a small glimpse into. LGR is where Clint shares his passion for games and retro tech (and film, and every now and then picture framing), but there are a whole host of other passions, worries, friends, etc. we are not privy to, nor should we be. That is outside of the boundaries that LGR was made for, to share these specific passions he wants to share. This is a very important lesson for fans and content creators alike to learn; there have been many people whose lives have gotten seriously messed up by not recognizing this.
MultiLelde Oops, you're right, I am. Didn't think twice about it I am pretty sure people can figure out what "!=" means here based on context, but I went ahead and replaced it with "≠" anyways.
As someone who does non-RU-vid work from home... that separation of work life and home life is something I also struggle with. Good to know I'm not alone in that. Keep up the good work, sir.
My office and play room are the same place as I work as a game dev. You learn to love and hate the freedom. Most things I do at home happen from the same chair and computer.
Thankfully, as a tech support monkey, my employer provides me with computers for my job, so my music creation/voiceover/video editing/gaming/etc. machine is in another room. Helps keep things a bit separated, even if the rooms are right next to each other. If I were in your position, I'd more or less buy a potato that can run Chrome just to get away from the work computer for a while, though.
Same here, when I saw the first video I looked for business/commercial storage because I am drowning at home working. Been looking for a nice, small, local office forever and I ain't saying I wanna work in a storage unit. But my goodness just getting things in a space I can properly look at and inventory would be so great!
Absolutely love what you do. Its like a trip back in time for me. I totally understand where your coming from. One of my favorite quotes of all times, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". You got it bro.
Thanks for the video. It really gives a different perspective on the work you do. Somehow it makes a huge difference and even more appreciation for what you do.
Just discovered your channel about 4 months ago. Which is weird because I love and adore everything your channel is about. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Professional channel. You're doing a great job. Keep it going.
Dude, you're a hard working man. This is one of the best video's of yours that I've seen (out of the roughly 20-30 that I've watched over the last few months). Some channels come up into my feed and I'll watch a few and then I may or may not watch again but some channels seem to just catch my interest again a few weeks later, and I'm a happy subscriber to your channel! So, you are doing something right as far as my interests go so, a big thank you to you! I was reminded of this old saying while watching this video, “better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” I aspire to be a youtuber myself because it just seems satisfying to be able to create something that interests me and to see if it is interesting to others as well enough so that I could survive from it. But as you said here it's a big job and takes a fair bit of focus and passion, but balance as well and so it's nice to hear your message here from this video! THANK YOU LGR! PS. I'd like to share an extra thought with you but don't want to make my comment a whole book unto itself so I'll post it here and thought it'd be a relevant subject for you :) Today, many people are extremely busy, to the point that sometimes relationships are strained and families suffer. How can we be balanced in our use of time? This issue of Awake! provides practical suggestions on making wise use of our time, which includes setting practical priorities. www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&issue=2017-08&pub=g17&srcid=share
Your passion is the prime reason I love your videos. You seem very clear about the things you are interested in or not interested in, with out much internal conflict. No illusions have been ruined for me. Thank you for sharing a portion of your life.
I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I love your reviews, tech tales, etc. Growing up I loved history and computers and I always said I'd be a computer historian. That didn't work out. I'm glad this is working for you and that you've found a healthy way to do it.
I've seen your videos for a while, but I've been sick in bed this week and started binge watching and so I've decided to subscribe. I grew up in the '70s and '80s and I love old tech so I appreciate your passion for it.
I don't know about the people who think you "ruined the illusion", but I love stuff like this. Especially about how you were able to deal with becoming stagnated and managing to stay fresh. Really cool and inspiring.
Dude I hear you! Who wants to be surrounded buy computers where it looks and feels like your a hoarder? You wouldn't even be able to have visitors over. or walk through your house, because it would be stacked up to the ceiling in every room...... no thank you! Hey, you have a love and a passion for your job and you found a way to make it work for you. I think you made a great decision by keeping it separate & not having it over take your living space & life. Because, no matter how much you enjoy your job, you have to have a place called home to kick your feet up at the end of the day, so you can enjoy what you have accomplished! Keep up the good work and thanks for leveling with us. I for one, have always wondered how in the heck can anyone store all that equipment??? No shocker, ...now we know! 👍
Man I just wanna thank you for what you do. I only discovered your channel this year and burned though all of your content in a couple of weeks. I didn't even realize how fascinated I was by old hardware and PC gaming in general, so I really hope that you continue to be able to make a living doing this if you still enjoy it. Good work.
It's been really cool hearing about how things work behind the scenes with your channel LGR. I'm glad you still enjoy your work as the quality of your content is top notch! :)
Good insight into your process. I have let my "game room" get out of control to the point where I don't go in there anymore. This video is a wakeup call to fix it. I either need to sell off things or commit to expanding it. I don't have a youtube channel. It is just a hobby for me. It should be a fun hobby though, not a growing monster. Thanks for a video that gives a real perspective on collecting.
Thank you for the very down to Earth insight on all that you've gone through. It's crazy how much work can have an impact on someone's life and you've truly spoken up about that. I also found it interesting on how you decided to handle those situations with some very simple solutions. Most importantly though, I had NO IDEA how much work you put into this channel. Keep up the good work my man!
Your business isn't quite big enough to pay 0% taxes like the others, but you're on your way ;) One thing I would like to see on these types of videos that never gets covered is the nitty-gritty details of the transition from having to hold a job and doing videos part time to the point where you felt comfortable enough to quit that job and focus on your passion. What was the viewcount threshold? How frequent were the videos? Was there a particular breakthrough video? Troubles with RU-vid algorithm changes? etc...
In the 10th anniversary video Clint said that the moment he made more money than his day job, he quit it. But as far as I know, that's the only thing he has clarified from what you're asking.
Dude, that looks like you put in a lot of effort and it really shows. Thank you for all you do, I really like and appreciate watching your channel and the vids you make! :-)
I recently found you on youtube about a month ago.... July 2019... I think you do a great job and I really enjoy your videos.... especially the rebuilds of old computers and odd ware.... totally awesome. ... i know this comment is a bit late from your post, but still felt that maybe you like to see that you are still getting views from it and I admire you for taking the plunge for being self employed on youtube.... something that I would never do... LOL.... Great Job, though and please keep the great videos coming... TC.
I definitely feel you. I've been working on a game out of my home office, and the lack of separation between work and home becomes really rough. I absolutely respect the fact that this is your business, and will continue to support you fully!
A shame this clarification was necessary, but awesome that you did it anyway. Had more to say, but no point adding to the noise. Just keep doing your thing, whatever it might be in the future, that's why we're here.
man it really shows that you love what you're doing it, and your content is a pleasure to watch for it. I hope you get to keep doing it for as long as you want to.
Watching this in 2021….. separating work life and home life….. I totally get what you went through…. Happy that you still love this 😀 I can’t imagine RU-vid without LGR 😀
