"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger - something better, pushing right back." - Albert Camus
Sweetheart, my daughter went through something similar. She's in a far better place and is now extremely successful and happy. You will find your place and your people and you're on your way.
I'm so stinking proud of you son!!! I mean it. You don't know me but I am fully in your corner. From someone on the other side of some of what you have experienced, keep on trucking!! Reach out to me if you ever need a listening ear, I'll continue to pray for you and your endeavors.
Super Impressive how you poured your soul out. I am a 57 yr old who is so jealous of your life since I can’t achieve what you have. Love your channel and enjoy these channels as they are what keeps me going!!!! Good luck Bro
A cliche but "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." You're still very young, although wise beyond your years. These life lessons will turn you into the man you're meant to be. You are already seeing that in your new thought process. Hang in there, learn from both the good and bad lessons, and keep moving forward... And remember, most people will let you down in the end... Its a sad but accurate truth of the world.
I've been going through something similar recently. When you said you wanted to sleep and not wake up again that hit home - I know that feeling even with the silent battle - it is true. I haven't yet let myself really go through the emotions because I know how low I can get so I've been holding it in. Today, I finally hit a low and shed a few tears. Keep pursuing your passion everything is temporary. I appreciate you opening up and just know you are not alone.
It’s one of those things that is almost impossible to explain. I found the sleeping thing was an action other people understood. Keep moving forward and I hope to see you again here in the comments
@@ExpeditionRanchTV I think for me the sleeping thing is a mind/body defense mechanism to stop the brain from overthinking which mine does all the time. Keep your head up and I'm always. I've been enjoying your content a lot ~
Talk about what happened to you as much as you can with us your followers. It’s important to get this out of your system and we are here for you. I wish you the best of luck in whatever direction your life takes you. So we will be here for you and ready to go on the journey with you whatever you decide to do next. God bless👍🤗😘
I appreciate that. It's been an interesting ride and now I feel like there was a reason this happened... even though I don't believe in that sort of thing. I'm excited to be on this path!
James, 4 years ago I was in the that same dark place you were. My life changed in an instant that I never saw coming. I felt betrayed, angry, lost, used and worthless. I couldn't see a way forward and frankly, I didn't want a way forward. I wanted to go to sleep and never wake up. But slowly, painfully I emerged from that dark place and now I'm happier than I've ever been. It took time and perspective to see just how unhappy I had been for years without really realising it. How much of myself, my interests and dreams I'd compromised in that old life. Ironically, it was that abrupt life change that opened new doors and allowed me to pursue things that fill me joy. And that closure, that apology, the explanation that you want from your friend - you're likely never going to get it. For the longest time, I was the same. I spent way too much energy ruminating and having would have imaginary conversations and scenarios that would give me closure. But over time, those thoughts also dropped away until one day, I realised it didn't matter anyway. I'd moved on and the future was a much brighter place than what I'd left behind. You're moving on too so well done. Good luck with your new plans 😊.
James, I’m sending you so much love!! I was abandoned and thrown away by some of the most important people in my life - Friends whom I loved like brothers. I wanted to just end it all. There is nothing that hurts more than that betrayal from someone who was supposed to support you and stick with you no matter what. You turned that around and built up this amazing energy - you can do anything and everything you want to and you will be successful! You will look back on this video when you have millions of subscribers and this humble beginning will be the best thing you ever did. I can not wait to see your journey to success! Looking forward to the build of the next rig!! May God bless you and keep you safe on your journey!! Please take care of yourself and go for your dream!!!
I wouldn’t say that. I think that this situation and the low it brought me to resulted in a removal of fear. I didn’t care what happened. Now it is scarier because that fear has started to come back as I once again start having something to lose.
Tell your story not because you want sympathy but because you may help someone else out. I need to hear this story today. You're a smart young man and I wish you the best. At 33 years old I myself have issues with whom I think are true friends
Im sorry you suffered so much by people you trusted. Please know that you should be so proud of yourself for climbing out of the depths of hell you endured. Your videos are fantastic. You are very smart & extremely articulate. Good luck with all of your future plans!! You have the gumption to make them ALL COME ALIVE!! 💪 As for "closure" from your ex friend....the closure is his narcissistic mask slipped and you see who he really is. This was a hard & hurtful lesson to learn...but, its best to learn these type of lesson at a young age VS when you are older. When you are young you can get back on your feet quicker to run after your dreams. You have proven to yourself that you can get thru tough painful times even when you dont believe you can. I know many days/weeks/months were extremely hard for you to get thru but, YOU DID!! And, now you know you can survive no matter how many times life knocks you down (and it will). It's the ups & downs that keep you moving thru life & learning valuable lessons. (look up traits of a narcissist see if your ex friend is one and know how to spot one they are everwhere blending into society and literaly want to destroy others & take what they have). You have great motivation. GO GET YOUR DREAMS!! 😊
I wasnt a sub previously but this video was recommended to me. Im glad it was... I want to say - i KNOW that dark place.. way too well. Im schizoaffective, married and we have 5 kids in our beautiful blended family. My diagnosis alone should sum it up. That being said, im really happy you're on the up and up. Its relieving to have some closure. Sometimes we never get that. It feels amazing for me when i help others even though sometimes i cannot help myself. Honored to hit the like & sub for you. Youve worn your heart on your sleeve for everyone to see. Real good-hearted people stuff right there and we (atleast me) can see it written on your face. Praying for your success and that you achieve & surpass your goals. If i could pick someone to Patreon for, itd currently be you. Im unable to but ill be here cheering you on while watching. Looking forward to seeing more! Idk your faith but ill tell you -He left the 99 for YOU because youre worth that much. Thanks for being YOU Take care and be safe out there ok! Bless 🙏
James, your story is so moving and my heart goes out to you. You are a strong man and you will do well. Just remember God will right all wrongs. Trust in him daily and he will see you through. God Bless you. Dan.
With your values and integrity, you will truly contribute to the world in all the best ways. We need more young people with your consciousness and you will help bring that about with whatever you do.
Thank you for such kind words. I want to make a video about "values and integrity." I certainly had very loose morals until I was about 21ish years old. I was not a man of value or integrity in certain parts of my life. I feel I have moved closer to that through these last couple of years. It's been a journey of becoming a better person.
James, I had an RV, and I worked as a full-time background actor in film & TV. In fact, I found my rig on my way home from working on an episode of "The X-Files". My dream was simple: live full-time in an RV, and travel around from one acting gig to the next; working as much or as little as I wanted. That lasted a while, until I purchased a 1-bedroom condo. This past year I had a small co-starring role in a short film ("Bertie the Brilliant") that was financed largely by Warner Bros. Bertie is currently being broadcast and it was accepted to an Academy Award qualifying film festival (HollyShorts). I play the loveable casino security guard in the picture. I worked quite hard to make my dreams come true. I suppose your channel reminds me on my early adventures in an RV.
I. AM. STOKED. about this! This is going to be so amazing! Joining you on the journey is an honor, but this is taking it to the next level... seeing you CREATE it! This IS the adventure!
Just found you off of Bob’s channel. You are a gem. I am so sorry for the severe experiences of your life. Please know that your true sharing is helping people. You are a soul who chooses to forge forward, in kindness and perseverance, and that already has an impact and legacy. Keep doing what you are doing, because you matter.
So happy you never let a troll dictate anything about your story. You are the master of your own universe. Talking thru things allows room for closure. Sorry to be so cliche, but everything happens for a reason. Look how excited you are now! Super happy about your new endeavor. I will be right here watching you succeed! ❤
James the thing that makes you far better then anyone else on RU-vid is that you're not afraid to show your emotions, You're not afraid to be transparent. I love that you keep sharing your story because talking about it IS your therapy. Fuck everyone who tells you to stop telling YOUR story. Youre an inspiration to someone else who could possibly be in the same position. You may just save a life. But I also think it was fate stepping in and changing your life for the better. Just imagine if the unfortunate circumstances didn't happen. You wouldn't have "met" all of us, You wouldn't be living free and on your own time. I can't see you being someone who could be stuck in an office all day. I think what you have now is awesome and amazing. You've grown so much since your first video and We've all seem the amazing places you've shown us. You've probably inspired other young people to "build their own ambo/house. I don't think I could get through my week without seeing You and Ruger on instagram everyday. LOL. You're awesome and You don't need backstabbing, 2-faced assholes in your life. YOU GOT US. 🙂
Best decision you can make! Fords are not a overland vehicle. I'm full-time and I've learned my lesson with Americanmad trucks. I'm currently doing a new build to start driving to Argentina starting in January. Apparently I didn't finish the video and you went back to a ford.
Wow man your passion and excitement is infectious! Your bravery and willingness to be so transparent and authentic is inspiring. Nothing but respect for you. I am sorry you have been thru what you have but what a story you have made for yourself on your thru to the otherside and having amazing adventures at the same time. While I don't have the same drive, goals etc to live in a rig, I LOVE being able to experience it thru your story telling and the way you chronicle your journey. Very excited to see what's around the corner from all the aspects and perspectives you choose to share. Thanks for bringing us all along!
This channel just came up on my feed. I've watched several videos so far. I'm glad the transmission wasn't the actual problem with the break down, and just the plug was. Anyways, I can some what relate to this video. I started working at a gas station when I was 18. My mom and Aunt worked there also. We all loved it. We went through many employees, but still had us long time ones. Well the owner grew to be an elderly man, but told us we'd always have jobs there. He said his kids would take the store over and they knew we would take care of it. Well the manager and another employee kept saying the owner was going to close the store first of the year. It was a busy store, and I couldn't see why they would. Well fast forward to December 2022, he had a bad fall, and all kinds of health issues. He called a week before Thanksgiving 2022, and told the manager when should he close the store. The manager replies I'm waiting on you to tell me. Needless to say, he said close it up December 3rd. Nothing my me, my mom or aunt could say to him or his kids would keep it open. I felt like my life ended. I worked there for 23 years. My mom and Aunt longer than that. I had another job also for 20 years, part time cleaning service now it's full time. I've had some rough times since all this happened, but it's been almost a year now, and I'm actually doing ok. I guess as they say, nothing in this life is promised. Sorry so long
Betrayal is a hard pill to swallow and airing can be cathartic. I've also been betrayed, so I know how hard it is to compose with the hurt and the outrage and the despair, knowing that they are thriving, completely oblivious to the pain they've caused. I almost wish you would name the person - he deserves to be outed - but you do what's best for you. I've been watching since day one. Your journey has changed courses a couple of times, but I'm discovering that this is actually a part of your journey. James, you're many of us. A survivor, a go-getter, finding your way, making it happen. You are handsome, articulate, motivated, clearly of sound moral fiber, and incredibly endearing. I can't wait to see your journey continue to unfold. I'm here for it.
James, sharing your vulnerability is the first step. The pain you have will be something that will stay with you but it makes you a stronger person. I throughly enjoy your channel and I can’t wait to see where you go from here. All the best to you.
You learned something about hand shake deals, verbal agreements, and what legal written contracts are. That’s a valuable lessen. A man started a limo business in Chicago he had started with two limos, he built the limo business up to where he was making a million a year. He decided to sell the business and some slick slimy business people wrote up a huge 5,000 page contract of which basically said for $10,000 buys the entire business. He had an atty look at it and he signed it. Thinking the first $10,000 payment would be a down, expecting hundreds of thousands in payments u til 5 million is reached. That man lost it all in that slimy contract. Even contracts can burn you aswell. Read your own contracts don’t just trust an atty seek an atty but you need to read everything. Asset protection.
Everyone has an angle. I think that looking for that angle by trying to step into their own shoes and understand others motivations is the best thing one can do. This video really isn't about that though... This video was really about how excited I am for the future of this channel and to share what's coming next! I'm excited to get up every single morning
@@ExpeditionRanchTV I am excited for you in your future and what’s coming. In your future as you develop new business relations you will be stronger now taking what you learned in the past and making your future brighter and more secure. Keep up the awesome work I’m excited for you.
Man you are living the life that you make. It takes a very strong person to share that. I have experienced some of those same struggles as a young adult. When you think you have a plan and future and you watch it get turned completely upsidedown. At the time and even down the road there is pain, however it makes you stronger. I am glad to say i found your channel and subscribed to help push you over the 10k make. Can not wait to see your future. Thank you for allowing all of us to join you in this journey.
Wow dude, Thank You, So sincere, So real, So honest, Just to let you know it's not all about what you do or what you build to us. You have a gift of communication and are very articulate with sharing your wisdom at such a young age. Nice calming voice. You are helping me thru a really tough time by conveying your feelings on tough times and the pain that comes with that. Thanks for being so real.
that really makes me happy knowing it isn't just the ambo! I always thought it was till a couple months ago. Brother, I hope you get through whatever your're going through. Keep on moving forward
Man this is exactly what I needed to see, I had a similar situation transpire with some of my best friends and life partner and its absolutely un-made me over the past three years. I'm making the bold decision tomorrow to move across the country and live in my truck while I save for a van build. Stay strong brother🤙
You are so strong.... know that your battles will make you stronger. .. life is meant to be easy but it is meant to be AMAZING!!! I'm struggling and facing my battles but it makes me stronger . Never give up.. I promise to never give up maybe one day we will meet and I will share my life struggles and triumphs.
Hello James, David in Australia. Your passion and excitement is is a large part of your success so far. I will stay with you on the rest of your journey, James you deserve all the very best there is to have, I wish you well and God speed, Be Good, Be Kind and be Happy, Thank You.
Glad you shared. When we are young we do not know the importance of a business lawyer. Like the keep 51% of ownership so your partners can not do a hostile take over. We as an audience need to see the consequences of not having that knowledge. Glad you shared.
Congratulations, James, on your first 10K subscribers. The direction you're going will multiply that number by a lot, and quickly. Your life experience put you on this path and there's nowhere to go but up. Always be the good person that you are and follow your passion.
Binge watching your videos because they are awesome. Just know you’re worth it and I support what you’re doing 100%. Your video editing skills are next level! Make more videos!
Follow your passion is the best thing. Also, it is never good to hold on to resentment it only hurts the person that is holding on to it. Your video's are really awesome. Keep following your passion👍
Hi James. I am a follower. I understand pain as well as human nature and their history. Can I say that you are already in the place your Creator has for you. A place where healing has started but not finished. A place where you have a home and companion. A happy of Adventure. Please don't start over. Don't let your human nature of being stuck make you think starting over is good. Just continue where you are. Don't sell your home. It's a part of your healing process. Find someone with a shop who wants an Ambulance built for them. Let them fund it and you film it for your needs to be filled with the change you are looking for. You have it going on. You are emotionally climbing out. Stick with that and yes,,, keep this Chanel going. It is you Passion and recovery.
Wow that was a whole different direction from when we first talked I am glad you have been able to find some closure and now you have a new dream and direction. Go for it James.. Can't wait to see what's next!
Hi James, I only discovered your channel a few weeks ago - and have just subscribed to it! I have only watched some of your uploads, but those that I have watched were very moving and profound. You seem to be a very wise young man - who has found the strength and personal insight/capacity to learn from 'the past' and channel a 'negative' experience into a POSITIVE ONE! Very best wishes for the future! Tony, UK.
Life is all about how attentive you are. People suffer only because their attention is focused on the past or imaginations of the future. Even if your focused on something, if you have a percentage of attention on what's holding you down (The past), you subconsciously manifest it and you go into a dark place. All you have to do is make your attention keen, focus on your mission. If you focus on adversity, you will lose BUT if you focus on your mission 100%, You take adversity as a stepping stone. So letting go on what happened to you is not by remembering it, it's just being focused on the mission or in the present moment itself. Even if the thought drifts in your head, you immediately focus on your passion. Myself I just focus on the present moment which works too. Good luck! I'm starting the same adventure as you in a different way, make content and stuff, will make it my 2024 goal!
Awesome that you will do step by step for the camper. Can't wait for that to apply it myself. Will keep an eye out! Got lots of plans and this is definitely one of them
Thank you for sharing your story, I’m so happy for you that you found your passion and excited to see you pursue new adventures. Keep going, it’s a healing journey. The best is yet to come!
From first watching your channel, I always thought you'd be great at rig builds and adventure videos. It seemed much more your passion than the cleaning business. As someone who is much closer to retiring than starting out, I always say follow your loves and passions. I really wish I had. It's my biggest regret in life that I wasn't brave and took that step while I was able to. Once you get married, buy a home and have kids, it becomes almost impossible. Good luck to you! I know you will be successful! You have an excellent outlook and work ethic plus you are an all around awesome person!
Hi James. As you have already seen through so many kind comments, there's lot of people out there that have gone through similar situations, me for sure among them. What worked for me, was to "turn the page" for good and not ruminate over and over again about what and what not happened. With your skills, passion, and drive, I have no doubt that you'll be very successful and that situation will become just an asterisk in your story.
God gave you so much talent, it's not the end...he's always there for you...and loves you so much...In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ...Amen...you are so gifted, at such a young age...follow your good heart...and it will all work out...God continue to bless you...
Hey James, you are so young and like us that are far ahead of you in years, you learn how shitty people are! Learn to cover yourself whenever you embark on a business venture, always consult with an attorney before you do something like that again. You can have success again, you are smart and resourceful and now less trusting. I hope that you have great success on this next venture and don’t let shitty people jade you, just learn how to be who you are with those that you can really trust and keep at arms length those you don’t know or trust until they prove themselves trustworthy. Wish you could come and help us with our ambo build because we liked the way you did yours. Keep on keeping on and maybe one day we will come across you in our future adventures, God willing!
I love the idea of getting the right people onboard to help support and endorse the lifestyle you love so much, and yes you're very good at it. It's not the knowledge you absorb, It's the knowledge you apply and share. Even with the setbacks, it was only a few years ago you dreamed about where you are now! And the kicker is; not many people can honestly say that! Aristotle once said; "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." 💚🏆😎🤙🏼 Thanks for always keeping it real James! We love you man!
Do what you have to James. We all deal with our own darkness's in different ways and when we share our story it helps others. It's therapeutic. Keep your head up and keep looking forward my friend!
This is very true. While it may not be the best thing to “vent” to the internet… this was always supposed to be about sharing the overcoming of it. It does really help me think more critically of the situation as a whole and my part in it too
I challenge you to consider if your Comment isn't faulting thinking? 1) It sounds like the voices of others (the nagging voice over your shoulder) and not an objective look at just how many ambulances builders there are at Jame's level. 2) As an older adult I can confidently say, you can not let the fact someone is doing the same thing you would like to do prevent you from pursuing your passion! Why then would you pursue anything?
Thank you for being a great role model even through thick and thins. You are meant to do this and if you love and good at what you do its your passion and good luck. You are the best.
James, So happy for you to keep moving forward. Like you I know how hard it is to let go of the past. Look at the past as "positive" building blocks for the future and yes! That is what I've seen in you. As always in our father above give grace, you are not alone.
Just remember, its no use dwelling about things that happened in the past - it happened, there is no changing it or feeling bad about it now , that will only sour your present and future . You are doing something so many people want to do , but are too scared to do . Keep on keeping on . Watching your videos shows so many people what is possible , and might just help them when they are in a bad space .
I agree. It can be very difficult not to dwell on these things. My experience is there are good days and bad days. One year later and there are still bad days. The reason this video came out a few hours later than normal is because I cut out 4 additional minutes of me talking about this. I realized it didn't contribute to the overall message and it was just me being upset. It's tough not to be vindictive at points. I had to remember what this video was really about. It's about finding your passions and pursuing them.
I am so proud of you James and can't wait to see where your new adventure takes you!! You've inspired me to plan my next steps to living and adventuring in a converted ambulance. I'm excited to see your new content and it will help so many people, but most importantly help you heal from the past! You got this James!!!
Ah so this is what you keep referring to as the life changing event... been there. Had friends I had been with for almost 20 years since middle school. One day someone you treat like brothers or sisters can flip around and let their mask slip, then stab you in the back and cast you out. You can do nothing wrong and still lose. You can offer to save someone from a shitty situation halfway across the country, you can drive for hours and leave your family behind to be there for them, and they'll still turn out to be a monster the moment they're secure in their life and they don't need you. On one hand I'm glad I'm out of those toxic relationships, on the other those wounds take a very long time to heal. Now I just work and come home to take over watching the toddler until he falls asleep, and that's it. Count your blessings that you've been able to move all over the countryside and built sick RVs.
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Hello James, I have been following you on Tiktok for quite some time. The title of this video made me switch to RU-vid. At first I was disappointed by the title. Is he going to stop? After seeing video, ah, ok, looks like you did learn to grab attention with a good tittle! 😜 Your story did get to me, life can be hard. I used to retire because it is indeed baffling sometimes how people/corporations are. I was fortunate to have proffesional help who gave me a few things to go along with it. It sounds simple, but it is a daily struggle, still for me too: - When something happens, try to learn lessons for the future. You cannot change things that have happened. Don't keep running around looking for the why or what? But put your energy into solving it or avoiding those things in the future. - Don't take everything personally. If you get a question or reaction, you should handle it from a distance. Otherwise, you quickly think this is a personal attack. I wish you much success in this new chapter of your adventure. I think your openness and sincerity how you bring things along make the difference with others who do this. I will keep following you from a small country in Belgium (Europe) 👍, Roberto
Your back story is incredible, but it’s in the past and can’t touch you now. We learn and grow stronger. I’m so pleased you’re doing well now and am really looking forward to future content. Soooo many people are rooting for you and you’re vids are inspirational. Keep being you. X
I am happy to say that I am not surprised by what I heard in this video. I commented in another video of yours that great experiences were coming your way with the passion and energy you have. You will take that negative experience and turn it into something beautiful. I was thinking that I would hire this guy to build a camper because he has integrity and the problem solving it takes to create a masterpiece. The direction you are going is amazing and it is such a pleasure to watch it.
Sometimes, God directs our lives by closing doors to move us places we otherwise wouldn't go. And sometimes it hurts. Go with it, trusting God's directions that you'll end up happier.😊
