Folks, I sure hop you can see what I'm talking about in this video....putting ourselves down, making excuses for ourselves will never help us with growth! Please help spread this word! If you want success.....you've gotta seek out success! Share this video with friends, family and young people. We've all got that friend that thinks they can't dig their way out to success....I'm here to tell ya it's possible!!! Nobody is gonna give it to ya!
I agree with every word you said. I was raised in government housing. We were dirt poor. My pop pop told me when I was younger born poor always be poor. I carried that mindset with me. I quit school in the 11th grade. I got my GED three months later. I struggled for several years and realized I didn’t want to live that way anymore. Through your exact words “Hard work and perseverance.” I am a lineman, I make six figures a year. Not handed to me. Blood sweat and tears got me here. We see the work you put into this farm. You wear so many hats and you get it done still. Keep on keeping on Josh! You are doing great things.
Amen, Josh!! Work ethics in this country have gone down the toilet! I can go into my story, but who besides me would really care? The point is, that I made the choice not to be poor once I became an adult. And, that choice has paid off for the most part!!
Con grates on what you have. I know it's none of my business but would love to see your earnings, savings and expenditures of your life. The part that led you to have the money for 200 acres, and now the nonstop funds that you can get new equipment and toys. Will keep watching to see you grow and possible family.
well...I'm not just a farmer buddy....and my land cost less than the average 3 bedroom house in America! That's how ....$2k or less per acre, and you can still get land around here for less than $3500 an acre...but it will need a lot of attention
Spot on, brother! I was born last in the middle class, married young while in college. We made a combined $15k working through school. Had my 1st kid on the Medicaid. Wife went to medical school on the Army’s dime, and I worked. She finished training, and I went back to school to be a PA, 3 kids by then. I’m now “retired” at 51 building a farm/homestead. I work harder now than I ever did. I’m always behind on something that needed to be done last week, but that’s why it’s a lifelong process. If you have the drive, work ethic, and character to build up your skills and help others along the way, you can do whatever you want. God has been good to me, and I thank Him daily. But you can’t sit back and it just be handed to you. And you can learn something from most anyone if you choose to, even the idiots. If they don’t have anything to offer, why be around them? Keep doing what you’re doing Josh. I’ve learned a lot from you over the years.
I came from dirt poor and have gone broke with debt twice. I am retired and debt free with a beautiful home and land completely debt free. It is still doable.
everyone who's successful at anything has to work at it....I think the media nowadays has folks fooled into thinking that people just build success with luck or someone gives it to them....hard work, smart work and setting goals works!! It just does...even when someone throws a big wrench into the mix...like divorce!
Great show. I know hard work that has to be done. I grew up dirt poor and worked my way through. Keep up the information flow! People are watching you!!
I worked in a prison for 25 years( a job the majority can't or won't do) and I retired at 46. I get gruff all the time from people about being retired so young. I worked 1000+ hours overtime a year in a wretched place and saved. Am I the one that's wrong? Hee hee
sounds like you worked hard and saved your money, hopefully got you out of debt and now you're probably doing something else that you enjoy. Now that you've retired, as long as you're taking care of yourself I think that's awesome! I could have stayed in the USAF and retired at 38 years old...plenty of "retired" folks in their 40s nowadays.....you and I both know that 25 years goes by in the blink of an eye!!
Well said Josh! I consider myself successful. Am I rich..... no, not monetarily. Do I have lots of land..... no. That was not my priority. I went to university in Canada, got a degree, never used it. Went into aircraft maintenance, got laid off, went back to school and got my RNs. 25 years of nursing later, I have a house that is paid off (after 14 years, ) a wife of 37 years, three adult kids, and two grandchildren. To me that is success. Times were tough when I got laid off. We had two kids and a mortgage...... but hard work made it happen. What I have, is happiness, a home and savings for my retirement. My job allowed for a good pension plan, which I took advantage of. Do I care that my neighbour might have more than me? No. Good on him if he does. I am satisfied with where I am and what I have. I think that is the issue with a lot of people. They want more than they need, and thus feel they have been shorted when they haven't achieved that level.
Josh, you know I comment a whole lot, and I appreciate the opportunity to! I appreciate you, and your message! I'm proud of your accomplishments and achievements! Thanks brother!
You mentioned Dave Ramsey. His program changed our lives when we were in that situation like you described, unable to afford the basic necessities. Lots of folks go through their entire lives and don't ever realize what you've just shared, Josh. I'm not a farmer or a rural landowner, but I watch your channel simply because of what you are talking about. Thank you, sir.
I just came from my son's "new student orientation" at a local college. One saying stuck with me. "Show me your friends, I'll show you your future." So true, and I've seen it my entire life.
Josh I've been following you for a long time and what you've endured and overcome to achieve what you've become ! I'm 68 years old and I've worked my ass off to get what I've gotten which isn't much, but I've been dept free and retired at 62 and it was because I worked 3 jobs to get where I am!thanks for all the inspiration you give and hopefully the next generation can follow your words God bless and I hope you get everything out of life because you've earned it!
Preach, brother! I get upset when people use the word "luck". Yeah, luck from working my patootie off. "Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do."
Well said, brother. You get out what you put in. Without mental goals continually flowing in one's mind, stagnant life follows. You have definitely shown what sweat equity can get an individual. We all gotta start somewhere, but your mindset will keep you there. Proud of all you do, brother. America!!!
Amen Josh! You are what you think about ALL DAY LONG! Get up and focus on the beautiful! Do yourself a favor and listen to the message. Thanks Josh for a feat message!
You are absolutely right. You are what you eat. You became what you want to become. Follow the right people and work yourself into a better more successful person.
Wow ! All great words of wisdom !! In my opinion this new generation of kids coming up they have no work ethic because they r spoiled and never been taught . Thinking they should get something free or robbing and stealing to make it -if they ever read the Bible and believe n GOD they should know GOD wants u too work hard and make urself the best person u can b on this earth for this short time . Believe n urself and b a good person and work hard ! U can b anything u want to b BUT u have to work hard and live a different way of life 🙏✝️💫
Good stuff Josh.. We immigrated to this great country from Italy when I was 5 years old.. We had nothing!!!! My mom and dad worked their butts off and taught us the importance of working hard.. My Dad always said "buy land and KEEP IT! This was imbedded in my mind!! I graduated from college, worked hard and started buying land.. I am 58 years old and retired from corporate America almost two years ago and now own and operate a cow calf ranch that my wife and I built together!!! Moral of my story, believe in God, believe in yourself, take risks, work hard, invest wisely and most importantly find your soul mate that believes in you and loves you unconditionally..
So glad that you addressed this subject, I had this talk with my step son recently. He was down on himself, stuck in a rut. We all need a pep talk every now and again to keep us focused on the trophy called life. Nice work sir
I’ve been subscribed for a loooong time, Josh has busted his A$$ getting his farm manageable which includes thousands of hours of video and editing. I’ve never met Josh but I know how much work and study has gone into making Stoney Ridge a success. Wooooooooo!!!
@StoneRidgeFarmer I agree with you 100%; it starts with a dream, hard work and perseverance. Sometime last year you spoke about procrastination and the importance of starting now and from that Sunday, I got up and started my journey of building a farm and creating Generational wealth; I am glad today I am in the beginning of that journey developing my 13 Acres farm. The great thing is principles work for all of us irrespective of where we are; I learn a lot from you although I am in South Africa miles away from where you are.
I’m glad you popped up in my feed again, after I went back to rewatch your Ram pump video. Haven’t seen you in a bit, but we’ve used your DIYs for harvesting and making hams, the pump, etc. Your content is valuable. Just be glad you’re getting goofy comments, and not having viewers swatting you over a kitten like Narrowway Homestead. Keep on doing what you’re doing, you’ve helped a lot of us out here trying to homestead. Just finished building that pump!
Thank you for this video... Vast swaths of America have not been taught the value of the work ethic. They have bought into dependency on others. They buy into other people's dreams and goals, but have none for themselves. They need to become educated on how to build a life worth living and actually take responsibility for their destiny. Cheers 👍
Wow, best video you have put out. I don't watch every video you put and don't always agree with you but I never post negatively. I spent most of my growing up years living in a trailer. My parents taught me to work hard. For all of the "Shawn's" out there what Josh is saying is true. From the books he reads, to the idea of surrounding yourself with people that inspire you. As a little kid I wanted to be a farmer and never knew if I could. At age 55 I retired, bought a farm and am playing farmer. We have a boarding stable and a few rentals. So for anyone else out there reading my comment it is completely possible. I wanted a college degree, it only took me 13 years of going to college part time and working multiple jobs. Again GREAT video Josh.
I agree 100%. I used to watch George F. Will. He was a Journalist, he liked baseball. I liked his soft intellectual style. Then I started reading the Wall Street Journal 'editorial section'. And Limbaugh. I'd say it a different way Josh. Find people you want to be like and emulate them, do what they do! I'd go to Southdale Library, I started reading Founding Fathers books. If I kept it up; I'd be a Constitutional Lawyer now, and on News Max as a Contributing Commenter! HA! I'm happy! I am relatively poor, but I was a successful Doctor's son. So my childhood was nice. Now I'm a worker, with an interesting mind, and talent. BA Liberal Arts degree. I like the Save America movement, makes me feel glamorous. Makes me tick. Money or no. I work for money. Thanks for video Tommy Boy! LOL!! Wooo!
Your response is right in! Every person has decisions to make. We can decide to work hard and be successful. We can decide to feel sorry for yourself. Keep living as you choose to live!
Just watched this video. WOW, you are spot on. But the problem is that most people don't want to hear it. Instead, they want it handed to them. Anyways, you are 💯 correct, and I was glad to see you preaching it. Thankyou Much respect. Jim, Morganton NC
Hey bro, that's about the sweetest pavilion I've seen in a long time! I'm not resentful I'm just jealous about your beautiful property and new equipment while my lands are steep and my equipment is 30 years old 😂 carry on as you are bro.... best of luck to you and I enjoy your content ❤
The "Poor Pitiful Me" syndrome is the the most prevalent affliction in the world today. These people are not happy unless they make everyone as miserable as they are.
This may be the best most inspiring video I've seen to date! I absolutely agree! I really hope your base will honestly take it to heart. Thank you my friend. Maybe motivational speaking is a path forward for you! Well said! Very well said!
I remember you living in the trailer and having your handyman business, along with trading cars way back then. You have come a long way! I'm proud of you man keep it up. There's No telling where your going to end up one day.
Amen! Being a business owner I’m always around my employees that seem to think they’ll never have anything and are just so unlucky because they struggle pay check to pay check, but yet they make the most dumb financial decisions I’ve ever seen and then they get upset if you bring that to their attention, but I agree while I’ve never really had a lot of money I’ve never once in my life thought I was poor, honestly in my mind I’m rich, I have a wonderful wife two wonderful kids and good health what more could a guy ask for? Surrounding yourself with happy people who are truly happy with their life is the best thing ever. It’s amazing how someone else attitude can change your attitude
yep...don't come crying broke, driving a new truck lifted with $3000 wheels, covered in tattoos, Pulling a boat.....always having a cooler of beer and a house that's a wreck. Nope...that's not broke...that's self induced poverty! Ask me how I know!!! 23 years old driving a Land Rover with a Boat and a cooler loaded!!! In my younger days I was doing the same thing!!
Hard work is not easy. You defeat yourself by saying you can't. Reasons you can't will always defeat you. Of course it is scary when you do something the first time but what a reward when you complete a task or project. You have to take the step as we did when we were infants. Stop listening to people that say you can't, take the step and try. Sometimes it takes two or three steps to complete moving forward. Get off your butt and do your dream, don't stop when it doesn't go your way and don't listen to folks that say you can't or it will never work. BE SUCCESSFUL and TRY! Dreams are not easy to achieve, but you can DO it. Look around and see the BLESSINGS that are around you. Listen and learn from words around us! You are so right Stoney Ridge a good rant, farmer rod
IMHO, no one can really say you haven't worked your rear end off for every thing you have, Josh. I've been with you a few years now, and seen what all you've accomplished thru sweat equity. You have every reason to be proud of yourself. And thank you very much for my freedom! Love the v8deos. Keep 'em comin'! 😊
Hi JOSH! That has got to be poor, when You are having to use the "junk mail" to wipe up after a "poop". Not to mention that junk mail is NOT easy or good as wiping material! Hope that You got that ROCK REMOVER REPAIRED and back in action?? BLESSED BE! Batman
100% truth..Some people today dont understand why they are broke payday to payday..I tell my grandkids you are not broke.its you want to support Starbucks/ restaurants / clothing stores/ hair salons..take all that away you'll see your not poor at all.They become hating on others what they have..
Love the segment, Josh. I cannot agree more with your comments and the mention of 'privilege' is way out of control. This is especially true of anyone who has ever served (we are both Airmen, by the way, and both formerly from the medical profession); there is no privilege in that lifestyle, for certain, only what is earned. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us, inspiring ideas on how we may develop our own land and/or dreams.
Thank you for the inspiration! I have been working to achieve my goal of having my forever house with a vegetable garden, chickens and a quiet life with my husband. I’ve worked hard and am now, as a 74 year old woman, I have it! I had negativity around me in my sister living with me and since she left there is such a relief. I watch every homesteader I can and pick up such great ideas. I study every successful person and try to emulate each one. My husband and I aren’t rich but we love what we have!! I thank God every day for what I have done and what I’m going to do next. Thank you for what you are!!
Here in NE Texas the super fancy farms are subsidized by royalties from the oil and gas wells located on them. Your "subsidy" is RUclips.824K subscribers,high views. That is work and my best guess is that is an income stream of 80K to 100K (or more) annually.Then add the free use of equipment where others would have to pay for it. Also see equipment and items that seem to be provided at a discount for use and promotion.My path was different. In my late 30's I decided to buy a failing business,completely change the business model,and grow it through extremely hard work and a quality above all else mindset. It worked. I sold it 2 years ago and retired. Well.The business did exceptionally well and I paid myself accordingly. The proceeds of the sale was my Golden Parachute.
Discounts? Free? Lucky? Nothing is free here my friend....There's simply no such thing brother...again this aint about youtube or me really...this is about a mindset, not putting yourself into the mindset for failure...but for success. If I didn't work....I would have no tractors....just the same as anyone else my brotha
Awesome video! Excellent answer! Shawn sounds like a guy who does not want responsibility. He wants someone to take care of him. I worked in a creamery for 31 years, saved, bought my own little ranch and built a small business raising angus beef cattle. I'm retired from the creamery and just work on my ranch. To get here, there were many 20 hour days. I never called in sick at work and I did everything myself at home. Mostly by hand. I fenced 20 acres digging post holes by hand. And on the 140 acres we lease, fencing is done by hand. Irrigation is all flood irrigated with a lot of hand work.
I love having my own land, some equipment and tools and a steady stream of income even if I don’t work any more. Still drive a 2003 Dodge Ram that I think will be running when I’m gone. I bought and paid for my stuff, no inheritance. Makes me proud I got what I have on my own.
Hey my fellow Americans! When making purchases weather large or small ask yourselves do I really need it or do I really want it, it’s all about priorities, self discipline is the key.
when making purchases....ask yourself how foolish calculating payments on consumer items like cars and tires or even kitchen appliances and couches.....it's foolish!! Do without...it won't hurt!
Hello I live in salt lake city, and I was watching your channel when you first bought your property, man o man you have come a long way, so much hard work but now when you step back and look at what you have created, I think your farm is beautiful , it is really turning out really nice, I hope it is what you were seeing in your mind at the beginning, job well done and thank for your videos I really enjoy them.😊😊😊
@StoneyRidgeFarmer I use to be a commercial painter back then, I painted alot of new apartments in layton and Ogden and hill airforce base, thanks for responding hope you have or had a great 4th of july.
I call it hard work and dedication. I remember when my wife and I couldn’t buy a loaf of bread. But we are good now after 45 years of working and planning. Just do it.
Stoney Ridge you are so right about those "trust fund babies" we are surrounded by those here in NW Alabama. Those people are lazy, rude, bad business men and women because they have never worked a hard day in their life. I don't use those people when I need work done because they are lazy and useless. Good for you keep up your hard work it will continue to pay you back.
I'm a long term subscriber.... I remember how that land was when you first started.....you made it happen. all the way teaching people how. Great job. Some people just get frustraighted. I feel sorry for them.
Good rant Josh,,,,,, I too have been around wealthy successful people and they work their butts off and to get up there to the point where they use their resources and their knowledge gained over that time of hard work to make something of themselves. You are absolutely right that you should surround yourself with those kind of people. Bless you sometimes people need to hear a wake up call. I remember watching a thing on the History Channel I think about the founders in business and the craft brothers took 13 or 15 years to actually figure out how you pasteurize cheese . Then you might say they got lucky in World War II came along and they put their cheese in the rucksacks of all of the army and people accepted it then but before that there was a lot of bad press about it ... then they went ahead and it was accepted and they worked their butts off to build their company .. I think you are so right and this was so good to hear.. take care of my friend I am so happy for your success and I know you didn't get it overnight and it wasn't given to you right on.
Ooof! This is the punch in the mouth a lot of us needed. One of if not the best videos you’ve done. You’ve shown the successes AND defeats in your life and I’ve never seen you do the woe is me. You bite down on the mouth piece and move forward.
Preach it Reverend Josh of the Stoney Ridge!🤣 All joking a side I always told my Daughters "I can't never did nothing I will do it is how you get things done!"
Josh, what I've learned in my 65 yrs of life is that military service as you well know and it doesn't matter what branch taught us all to surround ourselves with successful people and how to have confidence in ourselves to succeed in whatever we do.
Josh, Very timely video! We all need to turn off the tv and put the phone. Talk to hard working successful people. But remember, Ask Questions, Listen and if you didn't learn something from that person, as Josh said, choose to surround yourself with positive, intelligent people. They can be great educators. My wife taught me a valuable lesson. Before you speak, "ask yourself, does anyone care what I'm about to say?" And if you're not adding to the conversation, ask another question. We all love people who ask questions, and show an interest in us. That goes for our wife, husband, significant other, friend, etc. Thanks again for a great video, with good advice. Cheers! Bruce
Josh, you're absolutely right, every word you said you can't sit around waiting for somebody to give you something or something to happen. You gotta put in the work you gotta put in effort and you're right about surrounding yourself with people that are successful and like you said, study them see what they're doing to make themselves more successful. But you're right, Josh.
GREAT content, probably one of your best productions since you started your channel! You are spot on about FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt) being generated by the mainstream media outlets; anyone wanting to be successful should stop watching the "new." Thanks Josh for great content!
My wife and I also struggled for years thinking we would never own land but after years of hard work we were finally able to purchase a beautiful 40 acre farm. We also were not born into any money it just took us working hard and overcoming challenges.
Agree with every word you said. I did the same. Btw, you work your ass off & I suspect you always have. You have self motivation & a lot of energy along with smarts; those are a great combination.
Amen!!!! Wealth is happiness....but a person has to decide to be happy....as we get older we see all the ups and downs of life...and there are many more downs than ups....we have to decide to be happy first...that's how I feel about it!
Very well spoken!! I started like you and accomplished many things and worked for everything that I have and own today. I really hope that everyone realizes this and that it is up to them to do better for themselves and/or for their family and personal growth. Great video I’m extremely impressed by your words of wisdom!!
sometimes people take another's success and use it against them...once again...nobody is gonna hand it to ya...you've gotta learn, grow and build yourself up!
Great words today, Josh! Turn off the news media and get your hands dirty! Hard work is a blessing and good for your mind. Life is short - make the most of today.
I don't really think it was a "hater" so much as someone that doesn't understand that we make our own reality. I get all matter of "hater" comments....but this one really inspired me to speak about success and what it takes!
luck is putting yourself in a position to be successful in my opinion....luck is opportunity....if we don't open our minds to opportunity we'll never have success right?
The best and most worthy things come from a persons own ....blood, sweat, and tear. Work is a four letter word, study to show thy self apporoved and earn it everyday.
I started 6 years ago bought a 32 acre farm and started building it up my son bought the farm from me and I bought a 300 acre farm 2 years ago Last year we both sold our farms and bought a 600 acer farm in Missouri we now own 1100 acres and farm 1700 acres and use older equipment
Folks, I sure hop you can see what I'm talking about in this video....putting ourselves down, making excuses for ourselves will never help us with growth! Please help spread this word! If you want success.....you've gotta seek out success! Share this video with friends, family and young people. We've all got that friend that thinks they can't dig their way out to success....I'm here to tell ya it's possible!!! Nobody is gonna give it to ya!
I agree with every word you said. I was raised in government housing. We were dirt poor. My pop pop told me when I was younger born poor always be poor. I carried that mindset with me. I quit school in the 11th grade. I got my GED three months later. I struggled for several years and realized I didn’t want to live that way anymore. Through your exact words “Hard work and perseverance.” I am a lineman, I make six figures a year. Not handed to me. Blood sweat and tears got me here. We see the work you put into this farm. You wear so many hats and you get it done still. Keep on keeping on Josh! You are doing great things.
@StoneyRidgeFarmer heard a good one today- " our conditions today don't determine where we can go , only from where we start" amen
Amen, Josh!! Work ethics in this country have gone down the toilet! I can go into my story, but who besides me would really care? The point is, that I made the choice not to be poor once I became an adult. And, that choice has paid off for the most part!!
Con grates on what you have. I know it's none of my business but would love to see your earnings, savings and expenditures of your life. The part that led you to have the money for 200 acres, and now the nonstop funds that you can get new equipment and toys. Will keep watching to see you grow and possible family.
well...I'm not just a farmer buddy....and my land cost less than the average 3 bedroom house in America! That's how ....$2k or less per acre, and you can still get land around here for less than $3500 an acre...but it will need a lot of attention
Spot on, brother! I was born last in the middle class, married young while in college. We made a combined $15k working through school. Had my 1st kid on the Medicaid. Wife went to medical school on the Army’s dime, and I worked. She finished training, and I went back to school to be a PA, 3 kids by then. I’m now “retired” at 51 building a farm/homestead. I work harder now than I ever did. I’m always behind on something that needed to be done last week, but that’s why it’s a lifelong process. If you have the drive, work ethic, and character to build up your skills and help others along the way, you can do whatever you want. God has been good to me, and I thank Him daily. But you can’t sit back and it just be handed to you. And you can learn something from most anyone if you choose to, even the idiots. If they don’t have anything to offer, why be around them? Keep doing what you’re doing Josh. I’ve learned a lot from you over the years.
sounds like you dug yourself out of a bad situation! That's great!
I came from dirt poor and have gone broke with debt twice. I am retired and debt free with a beautiful home and land completely debt free. It is still doable.
Asolutely.
Yessssss
Success does not fall from the sky
Alot of people don't realize how much hard work you put in.
everyone who's successful at anything has to work at it....I think the media nowadays has folks fooled into thinking that people just build success with luck or someone gives it to them....hard work, smart work and setting goals works!! It just does...even when someone throws a big wrench into the mix...like divorce!
Many of our “newer” people don’t know what hard work is.
Great show. I know hard work that has to be done. I grew up dirt poor and worked my way through.
Keep up the information flow!
People are watching you!!
Josh you are 100% right!!
I agree with Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right"
Henry Ford was one of the few American businessmen that supported the Third Reich in the early days of The War , the big war
I worked in a prison for 25 years( a job the majority can't or won't do) and I retired at 46. I get gruff all the time from people about being retired so young. I worked 1000+ hours overtime a year in a wretched place and saved. Am I the one that's wrong? Hee hee
sounds like you worked hard and saved your money, hopefully got you out of debt and now you're probably doing something else that you enjoy. Now that you've retired, as long as you're taking care of yourself I think that's awesome! I could have stayed in the USAF and retired at 38 years old...plenty of "retired" folks in their 40s nowadays.....you and I both know that 25 years goes by in the blink of an eye!!
Bless you brother, attitude controls your altitude.👍👍👍
Well said Josh! I consider myself successful. Am I rich..... no, not monetarily. Do I have lots of land..... no. That was not my priority.
I went to university in Canada, got a degree, never used it. Went into aircraft maintenance, got laid off, went back to school and got my RNs.
25 years of nursing later, I have a house that is paid off (after 14 years, ) a wife of 37 years, three adult kids, and two grandchildren. To me that is success.
Times were tough when I got laid off. We had two kids and a mortgage...... but hard work made it happen.
What I have, is happiness, a home and savings for my retirement. My job allowed for a good pension plan, which I took advantage of. Do I care that my neighbour might have more than me? No. Good on him if he does. I am satisfied with where I am and what I have. I think that is the issue with a lot of people. They want more than they need, and thus feel they have been shorted when they haven't achieved that level.
...you are Right!!!...as simple as that!!!😀
Josh, you know I comment a whole lot, and I appreciate the opportunity to!
I appreciate you, and your message!
I'm proud of your accomplishments and achievements!
Thanks brother!
I appreciate that Charles
Very powerful episode Josh. I agree fully and especially that news media is very corrosive!!! Cheers buddy!
amen brother!!
You mentioned Dave Ramsey. His program changed our lives when we were in that situation like you described, unable to afford the basic necessities. Lots of folks go through their entire lives and don't ever realize what you've just shared, Josh. I'm not a farmer or a rural landowner, but I watch your channel simply because of what you are talking about. Thank you, sir.
I just came from my son's "new student orientation" at a local college. One saying stuck with me. "Show me your friends, I'll show you your future." So true, and I've seen it my entire life.
Josh I've been following you for a long time and what you've endured and overcome to achieve what you've become ! I'm 68 years old and I've worked my ass off to get what I've gotten which isn't much, but I've been dept free and retired at 62 and it was because I worked 3 jobs to get where I am!thanks for all the inspiration you give and hopefully the next generation can follow your words God bless and I hope you get everything out of life because you've earned it!
Preach, brother! I get upset when people use the word "luck". Yeah, luck from working my patootie off.
"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do."
Well said!
Another thing a lot of people don’t realize everything takes time , it does not happen over night!
Well said, brother. You get out what you put in. Without mental goals continually flowing in one's mind, stagnant life follows. You have definitely shown what sweat equity can get an individual. We all gotta start somewhere, but your mindset will keep you there. Proud of all you do, brother. America!!!
Everyone should take your words to heart. They are powerful. Thanks for this video.
Amen Josh! You are what you think about ALL DAY LONG! Get up and focus on the beautiful! Do yourself a favor and listen to the message. Thanks Josh for a feat message!
You are absolutely right. You are what you eat. You became what you want to become. Follow the right people and work yourself into a better more successful person.
Holy Shit brother - awesome!! I sent the whole video to both of our daughters and told them to listen - further reiterates mom and dad’s message 🙏🏼🇺🇸
People don’t realize that you start with small savings and keep your eyes on your goals
Wow ! All great words of wisdom !! In my opinion this new generation of kids coming up they have no work ethic because they r spoiled and never been taught . Thinking they should get something free or robbing and stealing to make it -if they ever read the Bible and believe n GOD they should know GOD wants u too work hard and make urself the best person u can b on this earth for this short time . Believe n urself and b a good person and work hard ! U can b anything u want to b BUT u have to work hard and live a different way of life 🙏✝️💫
Good stuff Josh.. We immigrated to this great country from Italy when I was 5 years old.. We had nothing!!!! My mom and dad worked their butts off and taught us the importance of working hard.. My Dad always said "buy land and KEEP IT! This was imbedded in my mind!! I graduated from college, worked hard and started buying land.. I am 58 years old and retired from corporate America almost two years ago and now own and operate a cow calf ranch that my wife and I built together!!! Moral of my story, believe in God, believe in yourself, take risks, work hard, invest wisely and most importantly find your soul mate that believes in you and loves you unconditionally..
that's an awesome story...thanks so much for sharing it!
Josh, I couldn't say this better myself!
Hard work never hurt anybody, but not working towards a goal is a life killer!
Josh,excellent advice for the people who are saying poor me 😮😊❤
So glad that you addressed this subject, I had this talk with my step son recently. He was down on himself, stuck in a rut. We all need a pep talk every now and again to keep us focused on the trophy called life. Nice work sir
I learned all of this at a very young age, some thanks to my father, some thanks to my own work ethic and those who surrounded me
I’ve been subscribed for a loooong time, Josh has busted his A$$ getting his farm manageable which includes thousands of hours of video and editing.
I’ve never met Josh but I know how much work and study has gone into making Stoney Ridge a success.
Wooooooooo!!!
thousands and thousands of hours my man! For sure....anyone willing to work and not be down on themselves will always be successful!
Good evening Josh, handled like a gentleman! Incredibly inspiring and informative.
Amen SR Farmer!! I couldn't agree more. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Good points! Keep it up, I enjoy your journey.
@StoneRidgeFarmer I agree with you 100%; it starts with a dream, hard work and perseverance. Sometime last year you spoke about procrastination and the importance of starting now and from that Sunday, I got up and started my journey of building a farm and creating Generational wealth; I am glad today I am in the beginning of that journey developing my 13 Acres farm. The great thing is principles work for all of us irrespective of where we are; I learn a lot from you although I am in South Africa miles away from where you are.
Thank you Josh.
I’m glad you popped up in my feed again, after I went back to rewatch your Ram pump video. Haven’t seen you in a bit, but we’ve used your DIYs for harvesting and making hams, the pump, etc. Your content is valuable. Just be glad you’re getting goofy comments, and not having viewers swatting you over a kitten like Narrowway Homestead.
Keep on doing what you’re doing, you’ve helped a lot of us out here trying to homestead. Just finished building that pump!
Thank you for this video... Vast swaths of America have not been taught the value of the work ethic. They have bought into dependency on others. They buy into other people's dreams and goals, but have none for themselves. They need to become educated on how to build a life worth living and actually take responsibility for their destiny. Cheers 👍
YOU ARE what Makes America Great.......Again
In my mind America was always great...but thank you my brother!
Wow, best video you have put out. I don't watch every video you put and don't always agree with you but I never post negatively. I spent most of my growing up years living in a trailer. My parents taught me to work hard. For all of the "Shawn's" out there what Josh is saying is true. From the books he reads, to the idea of surrounding yourself with people that inspire you. As a little kid I wanted to be a farmer and never knew if I could. At age 55 I retired, bought a farm and am playing farmer. We have a boarding stable and a few rentals. So for anyone else out there reading my comment it is completely possible. I wanted a college degree, it only took me 13 years of going to college part time and working multiple jobs. Again GREAT video Josh.
Preach on!
I agree 100%. I used to watch George F. Will. He was a Journalist, he liked baseball. I liked his soft intellectual style. Then I started reading the Wall Street Journal 'editorial section'. And Limbaugh. I'd say it a different way Josh. Find people you want to be like and emulate them, do what they do! I'd go to Southdale Library, I started reading Founding Fathers books. If I kept it up; I'd be a Constitutional Lawyer now, and on News Max as a Contributing Commenter! HA! I'm happy! I am relatively poor, but I was a successful Doctor's son. So my childhood was nice. Now I'm a worker, with an interesting mind, and talent. BA Liberal Arts degree. I like the Save America movement, makes me feel glamorous. Makes me tick. Money or no. I work for money. Thanks for video Tommy Boy! LOL!! Wooo!
Thank you for answering these commenters. You’re a great role model with your work ethic!!!
Preach brother!
Could not agree more. Outstanding video.
Your response is right in! Every person has decisions to make. We can decide to work hard and be successful. We can decide to feel sorry for yourself. Keep living as you choose to live!
Just watched this video. WOW, you are spot on. But the problem is that most people don't want to hear it. Instead, they want it handed to them. Anyways, you are 💯 correct, and I was glad to see you preaching it. Thankyou Much respect. Jim, Morganton NC
Hey bro, that's about the sweetest pavilion I've seen in a long time! I'm not resentful I'm just jealous about your beautiful property and new equipment while my lands are steep and my equipment is 30 years old 😂 carry on as you are bro.... best of luck to you and I enjoy your content ❤
Most things are attainable. . . with enough $$$$$
most things end up owning us....success is attainable with the right attitude...that's the message here my brother
The "Poor Pitiful Me" syndrome is the the most prevalent affliction in the world today. These people are not happy unless they make everyone as miserable as they are.
it is now...and has always been. It's sad .....amazing enough when we stop putting ourselves down, we eventually stop putting everyone else down too!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer like it has always been said, misery demands company and not compassion.
Hey Josh thank you for the video and I agree with everything that you say there it's true woo
This may be the best most inspiring video I've seen to date!
I absolutely agree! I really hope your base will honestly take it to heart. Thank you my friend.
Maybe motivational speaking is a path forward for you!
Well said! Very well said!
Wow, thank you!
Great video Josh!
I remember you living in the trailer and having your handyman business, along with trading cars way back then. You have come a long way! I'm proud of you man keep it up. There's No telling where your going to end up one day.
amen brother!
Yes brother!!!!!❤❤ On a side note, your beard looks gorgeous!
lol...thank you....sad..I just cut it the other day....was so hot!
Amen! Being a business owner I’m always around my employees that seem to think they’ll never have anything and are just so unlucky because they struggle pay check to pay check, but yet they make the most dumb financial decisions I’ve ever seen and then they get upset if you bring that to their attention, but I agree while I’ve never really had a lot of money I’ve never once in my life thought I was poor, honestly in my mind I’m rich, I have a wonderful wife two wonderful kids and good health what more could a guy ask for? Surrounding yourself with happy people who are truly happy with their life is the best thing ever. It’s amazing how someone else attitude can change your attitude
yep...don't come crying broke, driving a new truck lifted with $3000 wheels, covered in tattoos, Pulling a boat.....always having a cooler of beer and a house that's a wreck. Nope...that's not broke...that's self induced poverty! Ask me how I know!!! 23 years old driving a Land Rover with a Boat and a cooler loaded!!! In my younger days I was doing the same thing!!
Hard work is not easy. You defeat yourself by saying you can't. Reasons you can't will always defeat you. Of course it is scary when you do something the first time but what a reward when you complete a task or project. You have to take the step as we did when we were infants. Stop listening to people that say you can't, take the step and try. Sometimes it takes two or three steps to complete moving forward. Get off your butt and do your dream, don't stop when it doesn't go your way and don't listen to folks that say you can't or it will never work. BE SUCCESSFUL and TRY! Dreams are not easy to achieve, but you can DO it. Look around and see the BLESSINGS that are around you. Listen and learn from words around us! You are so right Stoney Ridge a good rant, farmer rod
Thanks Josh for your Education you provide.
IMHO, no one can really say you haven't worked your rear end off for every thing you have, Josh. I've been with you a few years now, and seen what all you've accomplished thru sweat equity. You have every reason to be proud of yourself. And thank you very much for my freedom! Love the v8deos. Keep 'em comin'! 😊
Everyone makes their own bed. Keep up the good videos.
amen!!
Hi JOSH! That has got to be poor, when You are having to use the "junk mail" to wipe up after a "poop". Not to mention that junk mail is NOT easy or good as wiping material!
Hope that You got that ROCK REMOVER REPAIRED and back in action?? BLESSED BE! Batman
100% truth..Some people today dont understand why they are broke payday to payday..I tell my grandkids you are not broke.its you want to support Starbucks/ restaurants / clothing stores/ hair salons..take all that away you'll see your not poor at all.They become hating on others what they have..
Love the segment, Josh. I cannot agree more with your comments and the mention of 'privilege' is way out of control. This is especially true of anyone who has ever served (we are both Airmen, by the way, and both formerly from the medical profession); there is no privilege in that lifestyle, for certain, only what is earned. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us, inspiring ideas on how we may develop our own land and/or dreams.
Thank you for the inspiration! I have been working to achieve my goal of having my forever house with a vegetable garden, chickens and a quiet life with my husband. I’ve worked hard and am now, as a 74 year old woman, I have it! I had negativity around me in my sister living with me and since she left there is such a relief. I watch every homesteader I can and pick up such great ideas. I study every successful person and try to emulate each one. My husband and I aren’t rich but we love what we have!! I thank God every day for what I have done and what I’m going to do next. Thank you for what you are!!
Here in NE Texas the super fancy farms are subsidized by royalties from the oil and gas wells located on them. Your "subsidy" is RUclips.824K subscribers,high views. That is work and my best guess is that is an income stream of 80K to 100K (or more) annually.Then add the free use of equipment where others would have to pay for it. Also see equipment and items that seem to be provided at a discount for use and promotion.My path was different. In my late 30's I decided to buy a failing business,completely change the business model,and grow it through extremely hard work and a quality above all else mindset. It worked. I sold it 2 years ago and retired. Well.The business did exceptionally well and I paid myself accordingly. The proceeds of the sale was my Golden Parachute.
Discounts? Free? Lucky? Nothing is free here my friend....There's simply no such thing brother...again this aint about youtube or me really...this is about a mindset, not putting yourself into the mindset for failure...but for success. If I didn't work....I would have no tractors....just the same as anyone else my brotha
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I am in agreement with you. Maybe I chose my words poorly. I did say youtube is work. It is.
yep...big difference in a handout for existing and working for it for years and years my brotha
Great video Josh. I really appreciate every one of your videos and everything you have to say. Thanks for sharing. Take care and God Bless.
Awesome video! Excellent answer! Shawn sounds like a guy who does not want responsibility. He wants someone to take care of him. I worked in a creamery for 31 years, saved, bought my own little ranch and built a small business raising angus beef cattle. I'm retired from the creamery and just work on my ranch. To get here, there were many 20 hour days. I never called in sick at work and I did everything myself at home. Mostly by hand. I fenced 20 acres digging post holes by hand. And on the 140 acres we lease, fencing is done by hand. Irrigation is all flood irrigated with a lot of hand work.
I think he's been brainwashed into thinking he has no way out...when he does!!
I love having my own land, some equipment and tools and a steady stream of income even if I don’t work any more. Still drive a 2003 Dodge Ram that I think will be running when I’m gone. I bought and paid for my stuff, no inheritance. Makes me proud I got what I have on my own.
amen! It's not a big secret that hard work, living below our means and saving works!
I agree you are right on. You are only what you want to be.
Hey my fellow Americans! When making purchases weather large or small ask yourselves do I really need it or do I really want it, it’s all about priorities, self discipline is the key.
when making purchases....ask yourself how foolish calculating payments on consumer items like cars and tires or even kitchen appliances and couches.....it's foolish!! Do without...it won't hurt!
Hello I live in salt lake city, and I was watching your channel when you first bought your property, man o man you have come a long way, so much hard work but now when you step back and look at what you have created, I think your farm is beautiful , it is really turning out really nice, I hope it is what you were seeing in your mind at the beginning, job well done and thank for your videos I really enjoy them.😊😊😊
awesome Jeff...I lived in Ogden/Layton area for 10 years! Love my Utah! Miss it dearly!
@StoneyRidgeFarmer I use to be a commercial painter back then, I painted alot of new apartments in layton and Ogden and hill airforce base, thanks for responding hope you have or had a great 4th of july.
nice .....we probably crossed paths! I've painted a many a house in my day...used to work as a sub for Ivory Homes
I call it hard work and dedication. I remember when my wife and I couldn’t buy a loaf of bread. But we are good now after 45 years of working and planning. Just do it.
Stoney Ridge you are so right about those "trust fund babies" we are surrounded by those here in NW Alabama. Those people are lazy, rude, bad business men and women because they have never worked a hard day in their life. I don't use those people when I need work done because they are lazy and useless. Good for you keep up your hard work it will continue to pay you back.
I don't think we can put "all" of them in a compartment.....but I do think that earning self worth is worth more than any $$
I'm a long term subscriber.... I remember how that land was when you first started.....you made it happen. all the way teaching people how. Great job. Some people just get frustraighted. I feel sorry for them.
thanks Dave!
Travis is giving the Best Free Advice you will ever get. Be Thankful.
lol....who's Travis? Picking on ya buddy....I hear what you're saying! Josh
Good rant Josh,,,,,, I too have been around wealthy successful people and they work their butts off and to get up there to the point where they use their resources and their knowledge gained over that time of hard work to make something of themselves. You are absolutely right that you should surround yourself with those kind of people. Bless you sometimes people need to hear a wake up call. I remember watching a thing on the History Channel I think about the founders in business and the craft brothers took 13 or 15 years to actually figure out how you pasteurize cheese . Then you might say they got lucky in World War II came along and they put their cheese in the rucksacks of all of the army and people accepted it then but before that there was a lot of bad press about it ... then they went ahead and it was accepted and they worked their butts off to build their company .. I think you are so right and this was so good to hear.. take care of my friend I am so happy for your success and I know you didn't get it overnight and it wasn't given to you right on.
Excellent advise Josh!
Ooof! This is the punch in the mouth a lot of us needed. One of if not the best videos you’ve done. You’ve shown the successes AND defeats in your life and I’ve never seen you do the woe is me. You bite down on the mouth piece and move forward.
Preach it Reverend Josh of the Stoney Ridge!🤣 All joking a side I always told my Daughters "I can't never did nothing I will do it is how you get things done!"
lol
Josh, what I've learned in my 65 yrs of life is that military service as you well know and it doesn't matter what branch taught us all to surround ourselves with successful people and how to have confidence in ourselves to succeed in whatever we do.
yep...and in most cases the military would weed out those folks that would bring down the rest of the troops!
Josh,
Very timely video! We all need to turn off the tv and put the phone. Talk to hard working successful people. But remember, Ask Questions, Listen and if you didn't learn something from that person, as Josh said, choose to surround yourself with positive, intelligent people. They can be great educators. My wife taught me a valuable lesson. Before you speak, "ask yourself, does anyone care what I'm about to say?" And if you're not adding to the conversation, ask another question. We all love people who ask questions, and show an interest in us. That goes for our wife, husband, significant other, friend, etc. Thanks again for a great video, with good advice. Cheers! Bruce
Dave Ramsey would approve of this video
I am 16 years old and I agree 100 percent with you
awesome!!! Keep that great attitude! You can be anything you wanna be!!
Josh, you're absolutely right, every word you said you can't sit around waiting for somebody to give you something or something to happen. You gotta put in the work you gotta put in effort and you're right about surrounding yourself with people that are successful and like you said, study them see what they're doing to make themselves more successful. But you're right, Josh.
A GOAL without a PLAN is just a DREAM!
GREAT content, probably one of your best productions since you started your channel! You are spot on about FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt) being generated by the mainstream media outlets; anyone wanting to be successful should stop watching the "new." Thanks Josh for great content!
Wise words, thanks Josh. I shared with my family. Kind regards
VERY WELL SAID! I came from the trailer park but went on in my life to improve and make something of myself. So true, it's a mindset.
Amen!!!
My wife and I also struggled for years thinking we would never own land but after years of hard work we were finally able to purchase a beautiful 40 acre farm. We also were not born into any money it just took us working hard and overcoming challenges.
💯correct Josh!! Thank you .. Have a great week.. Also thank you for being a nurse, very important roll.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
You bet
Agree with every word you said. I did the same. Btw, you work your ass off & I suspect you always have. You have self motivation & a lot of energy along with smarts; those are a great combination.
I agree
I watch you I have learn a lot
There is another metric you should measure by, besides wealth and IQ. That is happiness.
Amen!!!! Wealth is happiness....but a person has to decide to be happy....as we get older we see all the ups and downs of life...and there are many more downs than ups....we have to decide to be happy first...that's how I feel about it!
No such thing as luck, preparation meets opportunity!!!!
Luck is putting yourself in a position to be successful and not letting other's drag you down!
Very well spoken!! I started like you and accomplished many things and worked for everything that I have and own today. I really hope that everyone realizes this and that it is up to them to do better for themselves and/or for their family and personal growth. Great video I’m extremely impressed by your words of wisdom!!
I admire people like you from nothing to something don’t feel bad for being successful keep up the hard work my guy I’m rooting for you 👍🏽
sometimes people take another's success and use it against them...once again...nobody is gonna hand it to ya...you've gotta learn, grow and build yourself up!
Great words today, Josh! Turn off the news media and get your hands dirty! Hard work is a blessing and good for your mind. Life is short - make the most of today.
Haters might be jealous of your success and shit post on your channel but they're still watching and making the beautiful gazebo possible lol.
I don't really think it was a "hater" so much as someone that doesn't understand that we make our own reality. I get all matter of "hater" comments....but this one really inspired me to speak about success and what it takes!
You make your own luck with persistence and hard work.
luck is putting yourself in a position to be successful in my opinion....luck is opportunity....if we don't open our minds to opportunity we'll never have success right?
The best and most worthy things come from a persons own ....blood, sweat, and tear. Work is a four letter word, study to show thy self apporoved and earn it everyday.
I started 6 years ago bought a 32 acre farm and started building it up my son bought the farm from me and I bought a 300 acre farm 2 years ago Last year we both sold our farms and bought a 600 acer farm in Missouri we now own 1100 acres and farm 1700 acres and use older equipment
see...and folks seem to think that there's no way they can do something like that....ya can!!!