Life Itself Prepares Us For Life 

Whatever you do in life. Be on time. Doesn't matter what everyone else is doing. Be on time . Builds discipline.

"I have lived in good times. I have lived in poverty. In all situations, I have learnt to live in contentment."

Greetings from Russia, Dewayne. Not only guys from the US and English-speaking countries are watching you. Your thoughts and advices don’t have any borders - it works everywhere. Thank you for influencing on men’s half of the world. You’re doing great! With respect, Alexander, 23 y.o, Moscow, RF.

As a 23 year old female, I didn’t have a strong father figure growing up apart from my older brother (who we jokingly nickname Clint Eastwood😆) Dwayne, these videos are gold. They’ve drastically helped develop my inner masculinity, and I think a lot of young women nowadays are yearning for a healthy masculine figure to help them build a strong foundation to withstand the trials and tribulations of life. Never mind chasing hedonism and figures like Andrew Tate. We need the voice of the Father while traversing the wilderness.

Love your words dewayne. You have had a positive influence on this 26 year old young man over the past year

My grandpa raised me and had me pulling weeds at 5 years old , mowing at 8 years old and driving a tractor at 11. I now own the largest landscape maintenance company in my county. *PERSEVERANCE*

Writers advice: "When you start writing, don't start with a blank page, think thoughts onto paper, then edit." You'll find if you truly have something to write, you've written most of it already in your head. The blank page can be daunting, but thoughts of truth, from a sound mind, flow like a river. Shalom Cowboy!

Bad parenting is emotional and psychological torture by mentally immature parents. It's not bad parenting to prepare them for life, it's not bad parenting to teach them discipline and emotional control. Thank you Dewayne, once again for these nuggets of wisdom.

The fact that you've been able to mention just how many younger people are contacting you directly for advice on a wide array of important topics, and the fact that you have taken each opportunity to patiently spell out thorough explanations and personal wisdom to their benefit, is a wonderful thing to see. It really lends itself to helping me wake up every day, looking forward to being in this world and believing that things are getting better.

I’m 26 and working in construction for a little over five years before leaving to go into trucking. Was the best thing I ever did it made me physically strong. It taught me discipline it taught me how to hustle. I learned a lot of valuable life lessons over those years. I watched a lot of men come in and crumble when my boss would get on their ass about something . Now my boss was pretty nice compared to other dudes that I’ve met in the field. This one kid quit by telling me instead of my boss and then he started talking all this shit about my boss so I put him in his place. It didn’t get physical, but I won’t take people disrespecting somebody behind their back to my face.

Thank you Dwayne. If every parent would’ve parented like you did 20 years ago, we’d be in a different world a day. God bless.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I think the biggest thing about college is that it’s a glorified scam in many ways. Besides the sciences, medicine and law there is honestly no point in my opinion. It just puts you in lifelong debt, Robs you of 4 years that could otherwise be spent doing as you said, gaining experience. Me and my wife were just speaking how we’d actually prefer our kids NOT to go to college and instead learn a trade and gain life skills. Was cool to see you talk on that in this video. Especially the additional problems of college indoctrination, group think and how most kids come out with this inflated ego and thinking they absolutely know everything when in reality. They don’t.

I grew up without a father and my mother had a hard time raising and providing as a single parent. I don’t blame her for anything. I know she did her best. Needless to say I felt alone. Did a lot of growing up alone. Learning and figuring it all out alone. With that said, I want you to know I appreciate your talks of wisdom and advice so much. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

I'm 56 now. I started just as you discribe, but on beef and sheep farms in southern (temperate) Brazil. I got no payment, but I got the greatest value: chance, trust and experience. It made a strong base to build upon. We didn't even think of getting payed to learn. The opportunity to be around those who knew their onions was all we needed.

This man has taught me to appreciate the little things in life these days and just live a day at a time

That's a great quote to humble yourself "the universe was here way before" we will never be superior the universe and the Creator.

Coming from a 19 year old, I understand why people generalize generations, especially gen z, but there’s a reason for everything. I hear a lot of people trash talking gen z but they don’t understand how the parents and the teachers and media and culture are what’s causing it. They grew up in a totally different time I don’t think they understand the reality of what’s really going on. Also, not all gen Z is what you see on the media. Lots of teenagers using technology to there advantage and getting ahead. There’s plenty that are all ready millionaires. I myself started my own business when I was 16 detailing cars. I think that is what you should be telling kids to do. Knock on doors print some business cards and wash someone’s car for $20-40. Start learning how you can provide more value and get license and insurance and start charging more. I was AB honor roll all through school but it’s all a waste of time and programming in my opinion. College is a scam. Learn to provide value, have a good character and you’ll be fine.

I really wish this man was the President of the United States,and I wish everyone would hear and apply his wisdom on the regular. Thank you sir for the knowledge.

Dewayne, I highly recommend that young boys consider the Boy Scouts to learn about the outdoors. I owe a lot to Scouting and feel absolutely comfortable in the outdoors and finding my way in nature. There are a lot of dedicated men who mentor young boys and teach leadership skills. I’m an Eagle Scout and believe Scouting made me a better man and self sufficient adult in town and the wilderness.

"Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman is also an amazing book of poetry.

I'm 59 I just enjoy here you talk and we have the same values good videos

When my son was getting lippy with his Mom during his senior year in high school of course I put a stop to it and got him a summer job helping service septic systems in the southern Texas heat. Quitting was not an option. He is grown with his own family now and has told me that's the best thing me and his Mom ever did for him. Good talk Dewayne. Thank you.

God bless you dwayne

No better way to start a Saturday morning than to listen to you Dewayne. Set me up for the weekend. Best wishes from here in Norway.

Dewayne, you made me laugh. This reminded me of conversations my dad would have with me when I was a teenager. He would periodically get me what he called ‘experience jobs.’ One was planting trees after forest fires the other was building fence on my uncles ranch… by myself. I learned two things. Don’t buck up on my dad. Second was, hard work made me a better person. Keep it up. I love listening because it reminds me of sitting around on the porch listening to the old cowboys talk about life.

I love and miss my grandma, she was a great storyteller like Dewayne. She had a really hard and adventurous life from the beginning, had to live in a very harsh environment to learn in school, was a very hardworking, active person, had to raise 5 girls alone in a little mountain village after her husband died, had also very difficult relationship with him. I was always very excited when she was telling one of her stories and I told her to write a book about all of it she also liked the idea but earlier this year she was diagnosed last stage stomach cancer and died soon. Dewayne really reminds me of her and I feel very calm and relaxed when I watch his videos. Thank you for that and wish you very beautiful life.

Never a truer word said. At 17 I joined the Army, I was soft and unprepared, at times it was the worst experience of my (then) life. I wished my parents would of taught me these lessons. Thank you for passing these truths on Dwayne.

Beautiful words Dwayne. Young men need to listen!!!!

Always grateful for your wisdom.

Dwayne, thank you sir. You have helped many folks including myself in times of peril and confusion. As a young man some old fashioned hard earned wisdom from an older man is much needed in this convoluted modern world. A few years ago I was depressed and alone. Now I’m out here ranching in the Alberta Rockies, sitting on the Athabaska river with a mountainside view enjoying a whisky with the horse and dog after a long day.

Love you man. The best therapist in the world

Can't wait for the book. This guy is a treasure.

Mister I love your videos too much it’s giving some hope

These videos are amazing to all who find solace here, it's a proverbial camp fire of knowledge.

This man’s wisdom is a treasure

Swim coach from Australia here - your videos are invaluable as a resource for young teenagers struggling with maturity, my squad watches you religiously now! Thankyou.

Sir, I love to start my fire with a cup of coffee & Light a good cigar and share my here and now moment with you. Thank you to be you 🌞

Dewayne, thank you for your content. it really hits home.

I’m 18 Japanese uni student.There is few people around me who travel the world solo, but I realized it’s what I love through my first solo travel to Vietnam. It charged me a lot. I keep going and being myself🧘🏼‍♀️🤍

Excellent advice. Most jobs I had when I was younger was going to places asking for a job, they say "we dont really need anyone" and I would tell them Ill grab a broom and start sweeping which usually landed me the job after. I went to college, it was great to get a foothold with science but I think not EVERY person needs to go to college. If you want to pursue a job that's different from the standards, definitely go to college.

You are 💯 correct about kids working. I started at 14 and have never stopped. My daughter started when she was 16 doesn’t grasp the concept of dealing with people you don’t like as well. I’m guilty of being too soft as well but I know the importance of teaching her the lessons of a hard days work. I certain appreciation comes along with it. Not to mention strength.

everytime I sit down to listen to this channel, I pull out my grandpa's old hand made pipe -my most prized possession, and dangle it with my teeth the way he did. If I've ever felt a connection to someone in my life who has passed, I felt it here.

Wow you talk about awe inspiring speech! I am 58 and work at the largest online marketplace warehouse. Most jobs at my warehouse is mostly physical. We need people for the holiday season and I am shocked and dismayed at what young people will do. I have got to say this year we have a lots that need a stronger work ethic. If phones were money they would be multi millionaires. These young people need guidance along with discipline every action has a reaction. We’ll have a good day and always be safe and thankful for everything and everyone in your life.

Another nice talk, Cowboy Mr Rodgers. 🤠

Thank you D’Wayne for this wonderful video!! Reminds me of an old book called “Why A Students Work for C Students and B Students Work for the Government” by Robert Kiyosaki.

Nearly spat out my drink! "Different face, name, country, but they're the same character. And you'll be like I know what this is..." So true and funny haha! Brilliant video, thanks once more mister, God bless!

Truth Teller 👍🏻🇦🇺

I was single mom most my childrens lifes and I have 4 boys now 16 17 18 23 my oldest is serving overseas in military and I retired a few years ago from military and now 40 and have a farm. I got married to a good man like yourself 5 yeara ago. All this to say how much I appreciate everything you do and say because I knew as a woman I couldn't teach my sons what they needed to learn from a man and especially father figure. I never had men in my boys lives other than few football coaches who ever spoke to them or took interest. It means so much to mothers to have male role models and mentors in our sons lives and especially someone who is like how we are and way taught. I grew up with grandparents and great grandparents and even great great grandparents and big extended family and have none left and its what I believe wrong with lot of young people by not having older people who teach you and that respect that was natural in our elders we just had. Thank you for being here as maybe only man or real man these young men have to listen to or learn from or look up to. My husband is just like you in many ways and grew up like I did and thankfully is the hardest working man Ive known. Very old fashioned as I am which is hard with kids these days. I have been homeschooling the youngest and last in school as schools today arent teaching them anything and filling them with things to go against how raised and morally corrupt. I grew up and barrel raced and 1st jobs in western stores around cowboys. I have been considered strict parent and didn't do electronics or cell phones or anything but now older and 3 out of house the bad influences have been so hard for them and us. Having kids pull away from you and way rasied has been heartbreaking but understand its life and have to figure it out and even fail to learn. We just pray have taught them well enough that they will remember or use that . Ive been talking to them about people and life and world since little. One has chosen university but I'm not particularly happy because of things you mentioned and not what it was when I was in nor is military anymore. I work and teach young soilders and glad not who I went to war with . My husband is very talented and in trades and very successful and push boys to go route he did. He has done lot of things and all helped teach him lot of skills. Our farm and life here in south east isnt same as the ranches I was on out west. Teaching my kids hard work and responsibility has been something I am happy and proud of. I have loved listening to you for a while now and glad that you have young people listening and reaching out. I cant wait for your book to come out and will be looking for it. Degrees mean nothing but being a life long learner and reading has always served me well. God bless.

Thanks Dwayne always have my morning coffee seein your videos. To all the folks here, the art o war is an amazing book to carry everwhere cuz is a small one, but if you ask me what to read that is nice, go save some spare change and buy all of Tolkien's book, all are amazing but if you want to wake up you're sense of adventure, read as many mane times posibles The Hobbit, ohh good lord, since i read it i want to get old and live like Bilbo. Don't be slave of your phone, buy a nice analog watch, and start to get a discipline to watch it and ask yourself what can i do every 10 minutes.

The universe has been here way longer... I Love It !! Always here for a nice lesson.. I've impressed a few. At 43 . I know this to be very true. From 17 framing, but endured multiple carriers. Let's just say my faith and hard work has got me , pease. TY......

Man, Dewayne- I dont always agree with every take you have, these last two episodes are just gold. You are doing such a service in this one to young people...saying with respect and being incredibly realistic on how a myriad of experiences can add to what you are as a whole and how they get you there. Well done sir!

Spot on. (Im the same age as Dewayne.) Listen to this advice. Having spent 30 yrs in manufacturing, the work ethic and personal development advice is absolute truth.

This may be your most important and needed video that you have made. Thank you.

20:45 Amen

Well said no matter how old or young life is a journey and what is put in is what makes the man and what and how much you will grow or not god bless and thank you for sharing this

I'm not 17, from back east, or wanting anything to do with horses. But the things you talk about ring true with folks all over and that's the value in it. I was in the military and now I work in management in IT for a school. I can't tell you how advantageous it's been to stop and ask myself, "what would Dewayne do?", ESPECIALLY because I'm the only one doing that. The average IT person has a certain way of going about things, and when they get shaken, they get shaken good. Being the person to stop and have a cooler head in those situations is huge. It's been an important asset for me. It also helps to have that humility because not everyone has had the same experiences. I've been through a lot of unpleasant and stressful situations, and so when a project doesn't go my way it's easy to think "at least my hands aren't starting to get frostbite". Not everyone has that. Some folks have never been camping, lost a sports game, missed a meal, or whatever. So it's always good to be the one with a cool head and a sense of direction.

Being an older man, Your words are truth. Life is a building block. Life experiences is your guide/ teacher. Take care Dwayne. Thanks.

I was 18 years old and put myself on a roofing jobsite. most brutal work ive ever experience but loved it and learnt alot

Sounds weird unless you've done it but the process or act of reading some books is pleasurable in and of itself. Apart from reading the story, just absorbing the words is soothing and pleasurable. Moby Dick is one of my examples. Sounds strange I know but it's true for me anyway.

I’m going to check out y’all’s biscuit episode! I just found you the other day and I really enjoy listening to your outlook on life. You can tell that the King James Bible is a major influence in your life. God Bless you! Kris

You sir are definitely a one of a kind man… just wanted to say thank you for your words of wisdom…

Dwayne thanks for sharing your thoughts and philosophy with us. Your videos motivate me to be a better person

Good advice bud ... pray the few hear your words. You know what I am saying.

As a 25yo, I completely agree with all of this. I didn't know jack squat at 19 or even 21 and I still don't but I sure in the hell have learned a lot in the past 7 years to tell me I wasn't anything. Especially this year finally finishing college, the death of my girlfriend, and starting my career, I have learn a lot and have a lot to work on.

Thank you for this beautiful offering... it's hard to say how much it is appreciated This is where I'm at at the moment: Nature As a fond mother, when the day is o’er, Leads by the hand her little child to bed, Half willing, half reluctant to be led, And leave his broken playthings on the floor, Still gazing at them through the open door, Nor wholly reassured and comforted By promises of others in their stead, Which, though more splendid, may not please him more; So Nature deals with us, and takes away Our playthings one by one, and by the hand Leads us to rest so gently, that we go Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay, Being too full of sleep to understand How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

I am advising my grandson to listen to you since he is graduating from high school and is uncertain about his future. Thanks for your advice and example.

Seeing his videos i realised a few things. Old school, means step by step, taking your time, don't rush. In modern days everything we do we do in a rush. Like we are rushing towards death. In stillness we will find our center. These times only show us that we may have the power to rush, but it is necessary?. Next time someone tells me i am old school and i am only 35, i'll respond with: good luck when your last bill comes.

Thanks, and I can say Amen! my dad instilled in us boys at a young age to work and I’ll be forever grateful, farming, construction, sawmill, you name it we did it,

I smarted off to my dad when I was 5 and i he tore my butt up and i never back talked him again 😂😂😂😂 love that man

This was posted the day before my aunt died. I can’t explain how unprepared I was, how it broke all of my family. I can’t think without crying, she lived with us longer than my father who passed away when I was young. I stayed with her the last 2 weeks of her life. Before a reckless speed driver ended her whole life with one hit. She passed in her place, she didn’t even flinch. My head hurts, my brain feels like it’s falling, like it’s shaking, I feel chocked and crying is so tiring. My mom cries and everytime I see her it’s devastating. Life is so short and ridiculous. Life is so stupid. Please never fight, please never make yourself unhappy for someone else. Please pursue love and kindness, please please never let someone leave the house while you’re angry at them. Please never think a life problem is worth it. There is nothing that could have prepared my family for such news. We can be prepared for Armageddon itself, but never prepared for death when it robs. I always watched your videos for comfort. Can you help me? Can you tell me what takes away this feeling? How can I go to school again? How can I get used to such tragedy? What is there to do? Where do we go from here? Where do we go after greif?

Thank you Dwayne. Wise words and very inspiring. God is Great, and his word in the King James Bible is true!! God Bless you!

TRUTH!!! Real-life principles aren’t learned by a “hack”. They are absorbed over time through perseverance.

Such good advice ! Thank you for being specific. Gets them to find their way . The new boots and mucking makes me smile 😅 Also , my 44 year old got chicken pox in his 20’s . He was really sick . You have a point . And God will be there throughout it all . 😇🙏🐴👍🏼 Laura 💜p.s. I agree concerning what to read . The people in the Bible , are the very same kind of people as we are today. No read is as life changing and makes us wise , as God’s Book 📖 .

When did you go from feeling like a boy to a confident fearless man? I’m 22 and I feel like a scared little boy way more than I should sometimes. Even if I hide it. But I want to not hide anything I want to evolve and feel more secure.

Appreciate you taking the time to shed some wisdom with us again Dewayne, I wish you well partner.

Relationships are important. I heard that and didn't disregard it but didnt take it seriously at the time. Everything comes from somewhere. People have disagreements. But nobody starts from a hateful relationship. You never know what is circling around the corner. Just be strong. Be Strong and keep going. Nothing is fair. I hope someone picks it up before i did.

Hello, I like listening to you talk in the mornings because it brings me wisdom and calms me down. You say a lot of important stuff that's not talked about enough! I'm 24 yr old woman from Germany, not at all going into your kind of lifestyle and yet it resonates. I agree that young people need to be prepared for what's to come (chickenpox,...) and for sure the school ain't doing it.. though telling young people "that was a stupid thing to do" multiple times could potentially lead to trauma, especially coming from a person they're close to. Just like to add that! Have a good day!

Wisdom, I love it!

I tell you what.... when I was waiting for the job I WANTED, I took a job I didn't, while I waited for that phone call. I told the boss up front. " I 'm waiting to hear from such n such, but I need a job now." He was "cool" with that. Meanwhile, I learned a lot from the experience I gained while working at that job. I learned to APPREICATE what actually went into do that job, that I had no idea about before. EVERY job I have had, from cleaning tables to caring for the elderly, taught me something and prepared me for the NEXT job, which led ot my final job before I retied. Mistakes and all, I looked at the experienced i gained as invaluable.

God Bless you Dwayne, you and yours.

My father passed when I was 11, and I feel like a big part of me is missing, like I’m missing a lot of information that he could have possibly told me, and it’s very confusing, not having a father figure in my life has affected me in so many negative ways, and I’m scared, I miss my father and I miss the things he could have taught me

I will buy your book and hope there's an audiobook with you as the narrator. Love your voice and style.

When I grow up my dad always told my brothers and me be 15 mins before what ever time u have to start.

Love your stuff, Dewayne. Over the past five years or so, I felt quite unprepared and unmotivated about for life. Bit by bit, I am learning to take on the challenges. It is truly amazing to see how I can learn so much wisdom from these experiences. Additionally, that feeling of disenchantment with responsibility dissipates as I embrace the responsibility.

I appreciate these videos of yours, thank you for your time and for sharing.

Absolute Bomb shell of knowledge. Thank you I appreciate it.

Dewayne I applaud you!!! You’re best non-horse video yet!! You laid it down hard and fast! Our country is in the shape it’s in because we don’t have dad’s, (we have but one Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name) like yourself, I’m pretty sure your dad, my dad, and the dad I tried to be, (married the wrong woman, but that’s a whole other story in itself. Thank the good Lord my 2 children, grew up being respectful, responsible, contributors to society). You spelled it out as clear as can be! If it means anything at all, I stand behind you 100 percent!! Well said Dewayne, every last word! Stay safe.. Stay vigilant.. God bless you and yours!

Discipline builds character.

The wisdom that you share is delivered in a way that is realistic and useful to many people. There are other people, such as Hamza Ahmed, who has helped me in the past but some of his guidence can be skewed and can send you down the wrong path. That advice is good as a first step but once you begin to develop yourself and start to think critically, your advice comes in extremely useful. The unique value that you offer to the table is your personal experience, something no one else can or will ever get.

muscle memory also as a metaphor no we don't store memory in our muscles but instead of thinking about it we get a habitual exercise down that is easier and faster as we calibrate ourselves towards being better than a day one would be used to.

Dang cowboy I always gotta light a stick listening sir.

I have been a finish carpenter for 20 years now. Wish someone would come clean up my jobs. I usually end up doing it just because I hate a messy job😂😂

Look forward to your book dwayne- thank you for your videos.

Very excited about your book! Thank you for keeping me level headed and providing a bit of calmness to my overloaded brain.

Having pretty bad today saw your video and it instantly made me feel a little better thank you for what you do sir

If only I had someone in my life to tell me things like this, everything would be different, thank you for being that person for many other people.

Thanks Dwayne, iam 67, an iam learning a lot from you

I’m 20 and I’m glad that I didn’t have easy parents. I always felt the need to take care of myself and make sure I was good.

Dwayne, I always find your videos to be one of the best ways to start my morning and get the ball rolling for thinking clearly. As a 19-year-old male, I've put a lot of stress on myself regarding self-improvement and reading writings from men like Jocko, Arilies, Seneca, Peterson, Roosevelt etc. However, Now that I'm out of school and working 12-hour days I've found myself too tired to try and implement everything it takes to be the "ideal man". Recently, I found a collection of Robert Frost poems in my mother's bookcase and it has been providing me a taste of what it is to live such a rural life compared to the city. I have found much more relief in applying a creative way of thinking to my life rather than one of disciplinary action. Your title I think says it all, when action is required in life, experience is what allows you to push through it. While motivation is powerful for perspective on how other great men have pushed through their own triumphs. I think having the ability to slow down and practice gratitude for what I have now through reading, allows me to rest my mind and be more successful for what's next instead of anxiously trying to prepare for it.

Great lessons for young people, Dwayne… Should be taught in all schools. It isn't because the goal, of course, isn't to create critical thinking individuals but group-think zombies and entitled "victims."