Eric B they prob watched alot of his vids where he talks about his principles? Or maybe they just feel like his principles where the same as theirs and then upset when they see the truth? More to the point....why do we even care?
Fantastic video Casey, you've been an inspiration to me lately. I'm a full-time video producer now after my 15 year software development career came to a close at Microsoft when they changed directions. I've been doing pretty well for the last few years and videos like this motivate me to do better and push harder. You're a damn good speaker and motivator man. Thank you for being such a great member of the community despite all of the jealous haters that try to tear you down to justify their own lazy behaviors.
Lovin'Life2016 doesn't always work I fell pregnant on the injection and again with the coil in ( with twins) nothing in 100% effective and to be honest all things happen for a reason. My kids were and are miracles! They was all meant to be and I feel extremely blessed to have them. Sometimes life takes you on a different journey to what you plan and you need to make the most of every opportunity. Having kids definitely makes you want to succeed even more so.
I earn all my money with graffiti and illustration for 10 years now. i'm 31, 3 kids, beautiful wife, not rich but happy - i know exactly what you are talking about. and it is fu***ing worth it.
That's what he wants you to hear. He left out the part about his brother Van helping him. www.hbo.com/the-neistat-brothers/cast-and-crew/van-neistat/index.html
It's like the neighborhood kid who mows lawns for $5 but grows up to own a landscaping business but yet, people want him to still be mowing lawns for $5...
who said CNN is the *final* stage in Casey's journey? I don't think it is... (+ even now he seems to have a lot of creative freedom to do whatever he desires, no?)
Loved to hear you say this, so many people don't remember we all had to start somewhere...I did lawn mowing, burger flipping, factory work, bar backing, bar tending, bar bouncing, bar managing, corporate Joe, all for someone else, but now, I am 48 and now own my own vending business since 3 years ago...working for myself...you know what now that has allowed me to go after some forgotten dreams and at 48 I am working in post production on my first documentary, and my wife is writing on our second documentary...we are gonna see where it takes us...but the motto I live by is "High Hopes and No Expectations" what happens, happens, I am still happier trying...then not...maybe I will be a Casey Neistat some day...love your vids, watch them all them time...love the info...
A teenage boy that gets called to fix computers... that's me. people say I don't have a job but I bust my ass buisness after buisness... opportunity after opportunity.
Sounds like a job to me. A hard one at that for most people. Keep it up and hope you pursue it in school to expand your knowledge and just crush the game haha
Sounds like you are in the same boat as me. Working fixing computers and doing school at the same time. Computers are complex machines, I learn more about them every day the more I fix them, and every day of knowledge gained is one day closer to getting a full fledged IT job, or starting your own computer repair business. Keep at it! I know what it's like.
he didn't get it easily!! the time and effort of being one of the original vloggers and the time that he spent away from his family and being creative and coming up with ideas to entertain all of us, its hard! people you need to understand that!
this is what I need. THANK YOU A BUNCH! One thing I like about you is no matter how difficult your life is, you always shows us that superficial happy of you. Now I start learning to stop complaining and just focus on the greatest part of my life.
WELL SAID! i can't believe people commenting and saying stupid shit like "so your dream was to work for CNN" - these people have no dreams, no goals, and will get no where in life. They are probably still in their parents basement avoiding any opportunity being thrown at them for this reason. Hey man this was a great accomplishment for you and we as a RU-vid community are so damn proud of you. Keep on growing!
I think you did an awesome job of turing your dreams into reality. You work so hard and I'm happy you did, I learn so much from watching your videos, (still learning), and I enjoy them. I love success stories and gummy bears. So thanks, somewhere out there is a kid, or an older kid looking at what you did and saying, I can too. :)
Not only do you make game changing videos, filled with skill and talent, but your message could not possibly be more clear and on point. Not a single word of what you just said should have been replaced or moved....perfect truth... You are a master of your field, and a wonderful roll model for others. I love you through and through..... You deserve every bit of success you get. Well done sir
Ask yourself why a propaganda machine like CNN would want an app to reach out to the younger generation. Then take a really good look into ALL the "protesting" rioting going on around the country.
Holy shit Casey, thank you so fucking much for this video! Excuse me for cursing but this video was so much needed. Recently my friends all came together and basically made fun of all my youtube videos since day 1 (which caused me to private most of them) but how you ended this video really made me think. I know I don't plan on quitting RU-vid but you are so right. Thanks for that Casey.
Wrx_Jesse If you're friends all came together and made fun of your RU-vid videos, are they really your friends? I would keep doing what you want to do, never give up and find some real friends, best friends that will support you no matter what. I have friends but then I have 4 best friends that I see at least twice a week and I know that whatever I or my mates do, we will always have each others back.
You, above all other people seem to really really really know your shit and your so good at articulating what you know and be able to effectively explain your point and illustrate exactly what you mean to make it super easy for anyone to understand. You make so many "real talk" points in your videos that I could not agree with more! It's such a breath of fresh air with so many idiots around polluting the air with the shit that comes out of their mouths.
What's weird? he's encouraging people to make their dreams real by taking realistic steps. your dreams don't just fall into your lap. when u reach that success, people will try to tear u down for it. sounds like casey to me
Damm... you know you miss Casey when you get here when it was posted '4 seconds ago'. I seriously needed to hear this wisdom tho.. thanks Casey. Lets chase them filmmaking dreams!!!!
Casey, You’ve painted the perfect picture of how aspiring to pursue one’s dreams, when fueled by hard work, can be met with turning those dreams into a reality. I completely agree with your assessment. When people grovel in their own lack of success, they tend to demonize the accomplishments of others - as if this creates some semblance of posture. I see so many RU-vid videos that follow your original vlog format, including videos titled, “How to Casey Neistat a Vlog”. Your influence is unequivocal, and you’ve paved the path for other dreamers. Please continue what you’re doing whether it be related to RU-vid, Beme, CNN, or any other media platform. The world desperately needs positive influencers such as yourself, so despite the negativity - keep at it.
Adrenaline Addiction I love seeing your comments on these videos....your video style is getting amazing bro you're really starting to find yourself on RU-vid
You're an inspiration. I've been working since I was 13. Just now going back to school to get my EMT, opened a website and started a RU-vid page. Seeing you be successful gives me the hope that I also can. Thank you!
I would be interested to hear the story of you being a teenage father.. like how did your parents react, how did it effect your own child hood.. and then how did you transition into the successful business man you are today x
Chanel Ambrose He's actually mentioned this in several of his videos. If you haven't, go back through and watch every vlog. I've seen them 2 times now and might rewatch them again. That's how great they are!
I'm just a kid, and I honestly have thought about this before, and now that you said this, and told me you story, I need to remember this for the rest of my life, at the highest and lowest, thank you so much Casey.
I love this video Casey! I grew up in uptown New York, (not the prettiest part.) I had a tough childhood, and spent some years in Juvi. Didn't finish high school because of this. But I got my GED then went to college. Didn't finish that. Wandered lost in life for about 2 years then decided to go into making videos on my passion, calisthenics. I bought a 200$ camera with my last 200$. I lived with my parents and couldnt afford to go out with my friends. I learned and worked as I watched them party and enjoy it. 7 years later I accomplished a bunch and still going. Some of my childhood friends who never had a problem are stuck in 9-5 jobs they hate. The world belongs to the dreamers. Its never too late, keep dreaming, and keep pushing forward. One life to live. Congratulations Casey on all the success and may you triple it and then some.
Wow, i just did a video about following my dreams.. FINALLY, at 50 years old.. after chasing the education, the career, the house.. love your story about your first video that you got paid $50 for.. so inspiring! thank you for this important video!
Ben Bega technically, he is not signed to CNN. His company was bought by CNN but they still give hime complete freedom with his company. A filmmaker's dream. I think we can all agree, however, that it is best when an entertainer does not advocate for either party or any news channels.
Yet another childish moron who doesn't do his research. Casey has pretty much always been a Dem. He's an artist, a film maker. Is this shit really news to you idiots? Artists like freethinking, Republicans shut down freethinking and use divisive subjects to gain popularity in older generations and religious freaks. Fuck suits. And fuck you.
ThNks Casey I just started my RU-vid channel last week and I've been real conflicted if I'm on the right path but this has realy help reminded me why I've worked so hard because of passionate of film makers/vloggers like you who started from nothing. So thank you for this awesome episode
He's never worked for them as an affiliate? Really? Are you 100% certain about that? And anyway, CNN's so fucking hypocritical...they were key in the promoting of Trump's antics and ignorance of issues which were going on then, and are now further impacted by his presidency. So, I'll ask again, are you *really.* *fucking.* *sure.* about that?
Casey truly is the GOAT, think about how many you tubers have gained success basing their videos from Casey's style of shooting! I think this guy still isn't getting the credit he deserves that's why he is putting out such G videos 😎 & the Kanye references super on point!
Casey, you made it brotha! You don't have to explain people that didn't pursue their dreams and work hard enough why you made the decision. If they had done the same they wouldn't be haters! Rock on buddy!!!!
Much respect to Casey, but it's easy to say what he did after the fact. For every Casey, there are tens of thousands of people, if not more, who work just as hard as he does, if not harder throughout their lifetime trying to convert their dreams into reality and never fulfilling them. People underestimate luck and being in the right place at the right time, what if Casey didn't have an older brother like Van, who was also into making movies and introduced Casey to Tom Sachs and help get The Neistat Brothers sold to HBO.
cjseliga76 Dude, I was going to say the same thing. This guy was in the right place at the right time. Matter of fact he wasn't even in the country when Van sealed the deal with HBO. He was on a beach in Belize. He also loves to talk about "his" studio... even though Van and another person were in on the design and contruction. I hate when he gets preachy like this. Nurses, loggers, migrant workers, and firefighters work hard, not a middle age, man child running around on a skateboard making "movies".
Of course you don't get by on luck alone, unless you win the PowerBall or Mega Millions! But very successful people, like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, etc. all admit that there was some luck involved with where they got to in life. My point was you could work just as hard, if not harder than Casey, and still never get to his level of success if you don't have some random event/situations occur, i.e. Casey's older brother Van.
It's not just hard work and luck. It's hard work and TALENT. You can work your ass off to be successful, but if you just don't have enough talent and/or creativity, you probably won't be successful. Some people try too hard to succeed at the wrong things. Just my humble opinion.
ElektrobanK Totally man. There are worst cases of people not doing shit and get a whole lot of money. People that just inherited from their parents, f.e.
I think he put himself, justifiably, above the youtube haters who do nothing but badmouth him in the comments. You know, those people who need to get a life of their own. The ones who verbally attack him, yet are the first to view his videos. Must suck to be Casey. Poor guy is making a living and supporting his family. Why he could throw that all away and just insult people online. I'm sure that would enrich his life :)
Thanks red color. Wait until one day when you get 88,000 political hate letters a day for just being awesome and making money. Hint: GOP are nazi's. (I never go over to fox or breatfart and say one word).
Damn Casey, this is one of the best, most true videos I have ever watched on youtube. Actually, its one of the truest comments I've ever heard. I don't understand how anybody can hate on you. Well, you said it... its envy so I do understand and it is too strong in a lot of people. Stay blessed my man and continue to prosper in what you do and have a great year.
DUDE!!! Honestly started welling up at the end of this. This had an impact on me I hope I do not forget it, My reality has been software testing the last 10 years, a job I hate to support my family, and my lofty dreams get some pushes at times but usually crumble and fall. anyway good message
Awesome Casey! thank you for the motivation bud. Im trying to jump into youtube, im def a newb. lol and have always tried chasing my dreams. And so many people are just haters but 99% of them have no dreams and just live like a robot to system.
Wow ... So you consider yourself UP THERE ... Forget "selling out", maybe you need to think about your ego and attitude Casey. Towards the end of that video you REALLY switched on the grinning smugness. Not a good look.
My dad grew up in Alabama, he worked his tail off and was put on a wait list for Michigan. He was then forced to go to Alabama. He got strait As for two years, Michigan offered him a spot. He then said you did not believe in me so therefore I do not believe in you. He transferred to penn and now is a very successful man. You and my dad inspire me. I am an eleven year old boy trying to pave my own path and this makes me want to work hard. Thank you for helping me.
TYSM casey you are great i am really motivated by you i am also starting my own youtube channel and i’ve watched your 30-40 videos in a day yesterday great work casey!!
Casey NEEDS to make a podcast , I like the way he words things and switches your perspective to a new view and educates you and inspires you...i would definitely be a daily listener of his podcast.
