Hey, all - Your support has been amazing. Nothing like change to give you a motivational kick in the ass! Since this video was posted, I am happy to announce the "Ultimate Guide to Keeping A Journal" is now LIVE! Learn more: mybestjournal.clarkdanger.com/ This was never a ploy at sympathy or a poor me video - in fact, it was meant to do the opposite. The video was meant to inspire those of you who have been (or might currently be) in a similar situation. My big take away? When life gets real, how do we handle it? It's easy to be positive and inspiring when everything in life is going well. But who we are when things aren't going to hot... that's the time we need to show up and test ourselves the most. That's when we truly stop settling and start living! Again, thank you. Please send in your story to clark@clarkdanger.com if you haven't already! -Clark
I lost my job back in 2010, just coudn`t anymore, got sick and went down with stress. Nobody can work 60-80 hours/week. I´ve found why I worked that much: only for show. Who need a 5 bedroom appartment in Copenhage or 2 expensive cars? After 14 days in hospital I went to a small place my scoolfriend own for a "Sillent Vacasion". Then I did 2 ting that I´m proud of. 6 month in France as a goat header and then I sold all I owned ( not my clothes) and startet all over again. I work 30 hours/week now with some I like now, have a small garden where I grow veggies and a few chickkens. I feel free and a whole lot richer. money isn´t every thing, time is.
I lost my job at Hewlett-Packard back in 2013. I was making what I thought was good money for a single man with no kids. I'd been there for 3 years. I had a year's worth of money saved up. I used that to just apply for any job I could think of that paid well. Police departments.... Tech companies.... I dated a lot to take my mind off things. I played a lot of call of duty too. 😄 It took 6 months but I got a call from Google. It took me 5 interviews and a hiring review board, but I got in. I worked there for two years then realized working 98 hours a week for Google wasn't going to be a sustainable process. I'd done it for two years, and I got burned out. Plus the commute was 90 minutes one way. After that I ended up getting a job 10 minutes away from my home that paid well. Life is like a roller coaster. Sometimes you have to deal with ups and downs and hold on no matter what. I hope you're doing better. Good luck man.
BigD Travels I left Google. I wanted to work closer to home. My dad is blind and he was sick at the time, so I made the choice to resign. My office is 10 mns away from my home. No commutte😉 Google's a great company, but family and work life balance is more important to me.
You've come so far, Clark :) Sounds a lot like your most recent video, I think life comes in waves and cycles. Work hard in the summer, relax and learn in the winter. Just try to make each winter better than the last.
Thank you for being real and for showing us that even the best are vulnerable to situatuations. For real, you dont know me but if you want to start over here in NYC please contact me.
Think positively. Think Positively. Think Positively. Think Positively. You unknowingly helped me when I needed it the most so now maybe it's my payback stranger. I left my spouse when he hit me twice in the face and made me bleed and this is the person that I loved the most in life and I came into the United States with him and I had no family and friends here and I placed what I could on my backpack and walked out into the cold streets of New York City not knowing where was I going to sleep that night and around there I heard your blog and now I'm living in a very nice apartment in a good neighborhood and I have a good job and I live in peace. Thank you.
I really like that you decided to post this. It shows how genuine and unique you are. I can only imagine how you feel, but don't forget that there are people that appreciate all the work you put in youtube/your tips. You are impacting people, and you are doing good work. Be proud of that.
Thanks for this video. I recognize the courage it takes to post something like this in social media. I got a lot out of it. I am just writing to encourage you keep up the good work. I'm a 4 year college student, and as I continue my journey, I've found high value out of each one of your videos. Once again, Keep up the good work. You're doing Great.
I believe in you man. Always have. You shpuld never lose your confidence. As you said, you do have a lot of potential. You just haven't fulfilled it yet. In the entrepreneurship world, you also need a little luck (which usually comes your way because you know the right people.) From my perspective, you have been really unlucky ith your projects so far. Don't let this stop you from working as hard as you always do, but keep on believing in yourself and you WILL SUCCEED. Love you brother.
Thank you Clark for writing this. We are kindred spirits that's for sure. I have SO many of the same thoughts as a 23 year old just starting my own nutrition business. I feel you on EVERYTHING you are talking about. Wish we lived nearby each other we would have so much to talk about! I will 100% purchase your journal!
My position was eliminated in December of 2014, right before Christmas. I spent 1 day totally stunned, then, the next day I made a list of things I had been wanting to do and hadn't had the time or, hadn't took the time. The first thing was to have a cup of coffee down by the water I lived by, first thing in the morning. Take some time to grieve and do little things and even bigger things that make your day brighter! It's in these moments where answers come, if we can just sit back, relax and receive. You are awesome! Keep it up! You are wise beyond your years!!!
Clark - I really appreciated your sincerity and honesty - I retired recently after after 40 years working with youth, the last 28 years as a youth probation officer, but I related to your depression and anxious feelings about the future. I really enjoyed my work, but after retirement I felt a sense of loss. However, like you I'm searching for a new life purpose, but you are a very special young man with so much potential and I'm confident good things will come your way - God bless you Clark
When you sell something you're not making people do anything, the customers buy when they Want/need the product. You shouldn't feel like that especially if you belief your product is worth the money. Let me tell you, you will be successful. You have already chance a lot of people's life, just keep up the good work!!
Thank you for being honest and bringing so much positivity into my life. I believe life consists of two piles, the pile of good things and the pile of bad things. I wish that your pile of good is a lot bigger than your pile of bad and that it will always be so. Best of luck to you in your upcoming struggles.
It's really cool to come back to this video after seeing what you have accomplished since then! Very powerful and motivating! Thanks for sharing your journey!
I've lost my job recently, Clark! It's understandable to feel broken up with. I did too. Do your best! Plan and don't worry too much. Also, I understand what you mean about being afraid to "ask for money". I fear that too, but it's OK! The worst that can happen is people will say no.
you look so confident that I wouldn't Imagine you vulnerable at all, and you help others with it even when you're weak, so technically you are strong even at your worst moments, thank you for that, hope you find something that light up your future.
This is a great opportunity for you to fully dive into what you have been doing on the side. Now you have no distractions. Keep it up and stay focused and most importantly be patient. I'm right there with you. School is draining me because all I want to do is fly but it seems so far away and I don't feel like I am actually moving towards that goal. I have to constantly remind myself about patience and that I have chosen to do something that will take almost 4 years to get to. It will be rewarding, keep it up and enjoy the days. If you look too far ahead it will just cause unnecessary stress and unhappiness. Patience. :)
what an excellent video man, So sorry for your loss but sounds like you already know better things are ahead. This was so helpful to me and I am so grateful you decided to post this. thanks so much keep doing what you do
This video couldn't have come at a better time in my life!! I'm facing a scary unknown feeling a lot of the same exact things you felt Clark! Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to just go with the flow and keep moving forward!! Refusing to Settle is my new favorite!
You're going to be okay. Keep going. Don't be afraid to ask for money. Sell your journal product. You're not asking people to buy, you're providing content. About being drained, sometimes that's just a part of process. Keep going!!!
This was awesome. Thank you for sharing. It's December 2019 and it has helped me. I haven't seen my daughter since Saturday and it's Thursday. I decided to keep going on and take this as an opportunity for patience and growth. I'm still making my video series. Still going to the gym. Still writing goals. I'm happy to see this old video and see where you are 3 years later. Thank you. I hope and plan that in three years I'll look back on my series and remember I kept on fighting.
Sorry to hear about the job dude. Maybe it's just a sign that you're ready to move onto bigger and better things. Universal intelligence has noticed that you're ready.
I’m sitting here at work in tears. I found you at the most perfect time. Seems like you’re thriving now. Maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I’m looking forward to binge watching your videos today! Thank you.
God Bless You...you remind me of my son in many ways. You never know who you are going to meet if you do need to go out and get a job to help with cash flow. You are such a great person and I appreciate you.
Clark, I appreciate your honesty on your video. You have a talent verbalising what you feel while speaking to a video camera. Congrats again on posting 50 vids in 50 days. What a marathon! You are an inspiration to a lot of people so keep up the great work!
You're awesome man! I always feel like my issues and thoughts are only abundant in my own mind, but after watching this video, I realize I'm not alone! Your video just opened the doors in my head to answer some of the problems I've been creating for myself! Thank you my man!
Damn, listening to what you're saying really hit home for me. I'm 24yrs, unemployed, overweight and depressed. For the past 5-mo i've been attempting to find employment and haven't had luck; I'm feeling the same way as you are.
Don't take this the wrong way sweetie, but wait until you're 44 and doubting your future, questioning your direction and sinking in desperation. I have a feeling you'll be just fine...☺️
Clark, I appreciate your openness and vulnerability. It honestly made me feel connected and less alone at this moment. I'm also in my mid twenties and have struggled with similar life situations. I completely agree with the "swim with it" sentiment. Two of the best things I've had to learn from experience: 1) to not force things (swimming upstream) to appease my ego or to fulfill some idea of who I am (this also limits your ability to see other opportunities), and 2) along the same lines, be open to seeing other possibilities and saying yes to them, as long as they mesh with your core values, it might not look exactly like you thought.... my own little rant, probably for me more than you ;)
There is a reason why your Journal videos are so popular. I had never heard of techniques like yours. You have so much potential. I can't wait for your journal products and i am sure i am not the only one who feels this way. Someday soon you will look back at this and realize there was a reason. Best of Luck ♥
Hi, Clark. Joan speaking from Valencia, in Spain. I'm sorry, man. I like your videos so much, I watched so many of them that I consider you like someone belonging to my extended family. I'm really sorry, Clark. Anyway, I'm sure you have the courage and the energy to go ahead, so don't give up. All my best wishes for you, buddy. And a big hug.
Keep on grinding and you'll get to the riches, no worries. You seem like a bright guy and we all need to get some rant out of the system when hard things happen. Most of us keep it to ourselves but you give your experience to others to feel and listen in to. Great things will come. Just, keep on smashing that anvil and you'll have a great toolbox in time. You will succeed.
Thanks bro! Got me thinking I am now in the same spot..I Agree 100% with the entrepreneur BS that surrounds us daily about what 'succes' is for a entrepreneur. You have to have a good stable financial basis that you can operate with for your personal growth, mental growth and serve the people around you. Ands it doesn't matter if you have to work on a payroll for some time or not, its the positive attitude, strong mindset and daily action towards ours goals that defines us. Thanks again for this great piece of content and keep uploading! Stay strong :)
Co-working space might work for you. There's no overhead for you, you'll get access to the office environment you need sometimes but there's no commitment or overhead.
Love the point you make about not being a failure for having side gigs. The normal entrepreneurial world does have that viewpoint and I for one agree with you. We are simply here for experiences and there is no such thing as failure. Only experiences. Love your positive outlook! 😊🙏
thank you for this. now I feel I'm not alone and someone else is also deal with the same problem when you feel like you have potential but something holding is you back xoxo.
I want to be brave like Clark! I've been hard to express out after I lost a job from last March. I am appreciate that I just found a new role model this year.
Clark, my advice is, Gather a team. A team is going to develop your ideas on a level that you cant even imagine. Trust in people, gather a team and rule the world. As a 24 years old myself, i udesrtand that fire inside of you trying to eat the world.
I love that you shared this. Everyone goes through this in their life. Without ups and downs on your heart rate monitor, your dead bud. At age 20 I was diagnosed with a disease that would eventually take my body parts from me one at a time. At 45 I had to shudder my business because my disease took my legs from me. My wife left me because she did not sign up to take care of someone disabled and guess what? Because she did not work for 15 years, I owed her alimony. We all have shit, we all go through shit. I love what Rocky said in the movie "It's not how hard you hit, it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, that's how winning is done". Now I own a home based business more successful than the one I had, winning baby.
Maybe this door closed for bigger and better things I think you are going to do huge and amazing things in your life! You have a talent for speaking to people and motivating people. Just said a prayer for you!
Do not be afraid to sell. It's how you do it with integrity that people notice. No pressure but also opening the door so that people can buy or contribute. Many ways but simplest is to ask people to contribute what they want, or don't, to you via pay-pal. It will probably be another quite minor income stream or you could be quite pleasantly surprised. Everyone (I am coping with one now a messy legal issue before I can draw a pension which was due to start on the 4th July) have changes that sting and create uncertainty. Reflecting on my own experience working out the right thing to do takes a little while. The danger is then delaying necessary action for longer whilst you feel the universe slapped you. So immediately do little low effort things that may boost your income whilst starting to implement the solution you have now decided upon.
I must have re-watched this video several times now for the past year. To see where you are now from this video is inspiring. I always look to this video when i have some hard decisions i need to make. Thank you sir for you down right honesty. It's hard to find that quality nowadays. Mahalo!
Just found your videos while looking for crockpot recipes... funny thing is I was laid off my first "real" job last month and I'm going through the same thing. I'm learning a lot from this new chapter in my life but man it's tough. Good luck with everything! It felt nice listening to someone who I can relate to.
Sorry to hear that Clark, but like you say this may be for the good. Looking forward to the journal product. You have gave me and soo many others great value, I'd be glad to buy your product just because of your videos to now. Best of luck buddy.
I Can't tell you how wonderful you are and you are making a difference in just sharing your pain in your predicament today, being so wonderful honest, I can't tell you how in love with your strengths and focus I am. I have taking many Valuable points you have share in this video, that I can use to help me focus and iron out my own shit scared life right now. I mean it screaming at me, I have taken words you have used (ideas) and to can make a road map. Your a geniuses, very Captivating and I am a true fan. (Found you an hour ago) You are a walking success, inspiring!
I just came across your channel and I've spent all morning watching one video after another . You are very real and inspiring . This is just another hurdle in your life and it seems like you know what you need to do already you have said it all . Its just a matter of doing it . With regards to you hair product business you need to utilize your friends since you are giving them free products they might as well sell for you and help promote your business . You might have figured things out by now since this vid was 4 months ago but felt I should leave a comment .
Thanks for your video. I am in a very similar situation and saw almost me talking. You get there and I am will get there too. Just don't stop. Best wishes Chris
First comment I can remember making on any RUclips video in the last 12 years. I truly appreciate you sharing this video. The success you've experienced doesn't come as a surprise. Keep being a person of worth and considerate of others, you are appreciated.
I wish you best of luck, I like the video and added to my liked video list for future use. I know one day you'll become inspiration to many. This video helps a lot of people to move on from the problems and find the ways to live life.
You look at things from such a positive light, such a broad perspective. Thank you so much for sharing your story and how to overcome obstacles. It helps so many people including myself. love your channel. You are an awesome dude
And you are doing most important things in life because of that experience. This happened to me and i resonate with you. However, everything happens for a reason in the universe. You learn, evolve and you must leave. Thank you for posting this.
brutaly honest, love it. after watching lots of your newer stuff, this vid is amazing! watching this and other videos from back then I start to see your life and work as a whole. I can see the steps and phases you walked through, wich is so cool because these I can relate to. It seems to me, that rightn now I am somewhere in between this video and the "I can't believe I'm posting this..."-video. Need to figure out what exactly I want to commit to and then burn the ships after me in the next few years. Your channel has helped me so much, especially your more technical stuff on journaling etc. But these honest videos I appreciate the most. Much Love from Germany!
Clark,it took some true grit to post this.Good for you.Heres my take.You have a small but establish youtube channel with a world wide audience that has unlimited potential and you are good at this.Yes go out there and do the hourly job thing and post your adventures ,have fun and let your subscriber numbers grow and grow...I originally found your channel with your Hawaii clips.Pretty cool stuff.
This is one of the most inspiring VDOs so far I've watched in life. You know what..it's freaking sincere and I think I have learned from you a lot in 17 mins to apply it for my dreaming goals to inspire people's passion through backpacking as I was depressed on how to execute all these which I've been doing it for a month now :) Thank you very much "Clark" to give me such a huge encouragement Bro :) Being inspired from Thailand. !!
Hey man so something you said really stood out to me. You were talking about being 24 and not knowing what your doing in your life and about how the pressure is on. Well I can relate. I'm sure things have gotten better for you since this video as it's been awhile but I've been trying to switch careers (I previously owned a lawn treatment service) and have been trying to get a job as a web developer for the past year and it's hard. I have a wife and kids to support and while my wife works and makes good money it's completely draining me that I'm jobless and don't know which direction to go career wise. So I can definitely relate to some of your struggles. I hope things have gotten better! If you ever need a friend you can be real with and I can do the same I'd be down to talk anytime.
maybe all that experience can be put into a radio talk show job? 3 years is a good amount of time to put on a resume, maybe that job was a stepping stone. sending you some good vibes, I'm sure you'll land on your feet, be open to change, there's so much life to explore😃
Man 2nd video and your speaking right to me! I was just forced to resign my position in sales. I am a small Jiu Jitsu gym owner of about 40 students but it's only part time. I've been doing it every night for 3 years... while working 40 hours a week in sales. I've always wanted to take the big jump and go full time gym owner but the fear... I'm a husband and father of 4. Now I am forced to make the gym my full time. I'm scared like you talked about but then again... maybe this is the opening I needed to make myself push harder. Thank you for being real! This video helped!
on that same day it was my 44th birthday, and I was asking myself the same questions that you were asking at 24. don't be frustrated you haven't figured it all out too, because you never will.
Hey Clark, thank so much for posting this video. My son gworked for a company for almost 3years was the team leader. He decide to get another job on the side, asked his boss for some days off. So he can go for training at the othe job, that not what he told the boss. But any way boss says no...I need you right now what ever it is can wait.so he asked one of his friend to cover his shift well, boss discover and told him not to worry about come back to work.so he want to her and explain things to her....okay, the boss said but will call you and see what I can do.This is the forth weeks no call.any way just want you to know that your tap makes lots of difference. Thanks
it's a great time because you will be able to restart everything and truly pursue what you really want. with a guy like you, smart and handsome, people and opportunities gravitate towards you so im pretty sure things will be moving before you know it.
A follow up video would be great. Losing a job is something a lot of people fear. Tell us how you got back on your feet and all the things you went through.
I remember you taught me that not all people have a job. Back then, I didn't know that. Imagine, I had spent all my life working since I was a kid. It seems there's always something we can do, even though we don't know!! As life goes on, things happen. I am sorry, you are sad because you lost your job, but am so happy I got a friend
What a powerful video you truly killed it on this clip to think that you are only 24. I wish I had a crystal ball to be able to see how you have progressed 10 years from now I can visualize a best selling inspirational book of your journey and success on the New York's times bestseller list. There is only one direction for you to go bro and that's up.
Ufff I have my own share of this experience. It sucks like hell. Ive gone through so many hardships and rejections but the only thing I have always clinged on is that, there will always be something better in store for me. That thigs like this are meant to happen for a reason. This video is so honest and inspirational.
Hey, all - Your support has been amazing. Nothing like change to give you a motivational kick in the ass! Since this video was posted, I am happy to announce the "Ultimate Guide to Keeping A Journal" is now LIVE! Learn more: mybestjournal.clarkdanger.com/
This was never a ploy at sympathy or a poor me video - in fact, it was meant to do the opposite. The video was meant to inspire those of you who have been (or might currently be) in a similar situation.
My big take away? When life gets real, how do we handle it? It's easy to be positive and inspiring when everything in life is going well. But who we are when things aren't going to hot... that's the time we need to show up and test ourselves the most.
That's when we truly stop settling and start living!
Again, thank you.
Please send in your story to clark@clarkdanger.com if you haven't already!
-Clark
Amazing video man, I just discovered your channel and I really like your story! Keep it up man!
Clark Kegley Clark it's oscars little brother and I was just saying sorry about your job
You lost a job. But you're still can find new job? I guess we have a chance as long as you keep trying.
I lost my job back in 2010, just coudn`t anymore, got sick and went down with stress. Nobody can work 60-80 hours/week.
I´ve found why I worked that much: only for show. Who need a 5 bedroom appartment in Copenhage or 2 expensive cars?
After 14 days in hospital I went to a small place my scoolfriend own for a "Sillent Vacasion".
Then I did 2 ting that I´m proud of. 6 month in France as a goat header and then I sold all I owned ( not my clothes) and startet all over again.
I work 30 hours/week now with some I like now, have a small garden where I grow veggies and a few chickkens.
I feel free and a whole lot richer. money isn´t every thing, time is.
I just lost my job last Sept 1 and I'm 26 trying to figure out life just like you. This was inspiring stuff. I appreciate your honesty. Thanks!
did you find a new job yet?
I hope every thing is fine now
That was a "successful" rant and you are already a success and inspire us with each video! Good luck Clark......this is the start of something big!!!
I lost my job at Hewlett-Packard back in 2013. I was making what I thought was good money for a single man with no kids. I'd been there for 3 years.
I had a year's worth of money saved up. I used that to just apply for any job I could think of that paid well. Police departments.... Tech companies.... I dated a lot to take my mind off things. I played a lot of call of duty too. 😄
It took 6 months but I got a call from Google. It took me 5 interviews and a hiring review board, but I got in. I worked there for two years then realized working 98 hours a week for Google wasn't going to be a sustainable process. I'd done it for two years, and I got burned out. Plus the commute was 90 minutes one way.
After that I ended up getting a job 10 minutes away from my home that paid well.
Life is like a roller coaster. Sometimes you have to deal with ups and downs and hold on no matter what.
I hope you're doing better. Good luck man.
So you didn't have the googliness they required?
BigD Travels
I left Google. I wanted to work closer to home. My dad is blind and he was sick at the time, so I made the choice to resign. My office is 10 mns away from my home. No commutte😉
Google's a great company, but family and work life balance is more important to me.
Merlin Partlow bro, you were literally expected to work 98hours for google?!
You've come so far, Clark :)
Sounds a lot like your most recent video, I think life comes in waves and cycles. Work hard in the summer, relax and learn in the winter. Just try to make each winter better than the last.
Thank you for being real and for showing us that even the best are vulnerable to situatuations. For real, you dont know me but if you want to start over here in NYC please contact me.
You bet dude! Would love to kick it in NYC - never been!
Think positively. Think Positively. Think Positively. Think Positively. You unknowingly helped me when I needed it the most so now maybe it's my payback stranger. I left my spouse when he hit me twice in the face and made me bleed and this is the person that I loved the most in life and I came into the United States with him and I had no family and friends here and I placed what I could on my backpack and walked out into the cold streets of New York City not knowing where was I going to sleep that night and around there I heard your blog and now I'm living in a very nice apartment in a good neighborhood and I have a good job and I live in peace. Thank you.
I really like that you decided to post this. It shows how genuine and unique you are. I can only imagine how you feel, but don't forget that there are people that appreciate all the work you put in youtube/your tips. You are impacting people, and you are doing good work. Be proud of that.
Thanks for this video. I recognize the courage it takes to post something like this in social media. I got a lot out of it. I am just writing to encourage you keep up the good work. I'm a 4 year college student, and as I continue my journey, I've found high value out of each one of your videos. Once again, Keep up the good work. You're doing Great.
That was some of the rawest emotion I have seen in RUclips. Thank you for being such a genuine person Clark we really appreciate it
I believe in you man. Always have. You shpuld never lose your confidence. As you said, you do have a lot of potential. You just haven't fulfilled it yet. In the entrepreneurship world, you also need a little luck (which usually comes your way because you know the right people.) From my perspective, you have been really unlucky ith your projects so far. Don't let this stop you from working as hard as you always do, but keep on believing in yourself and you WILL SUCCEED. Love you brother.
Thank you Clark for writing this. We are kindred spirits that's for sure. I have SO many of the same thoughts as a 23 year old just starting my own nutrition business. I feel you on EVERYTHING you are talking about. Wish we lived nearby each other we would have so much to talk about! I will 100% purchase your journal!
your honesty is amazing, I think you are lining up for some things! the glass is so full for you, release and go forward with passion
This is why I love Clark & the channel...! Raw & real videos.
Thanks for the great content.
My position was eliminated in December of 2014, right before Christmas. I spent 1 day totally stunned, then, the next day I made a list of things I had been wanting to do and hadn't had the time or, hadn't took the time. The first thing was to have a cup of coffee down by the water I lived by, first thing in the morning. Take some time to grieve and do little things and even bigger things that make your day brighter! It's in these moments where answers come, if we can just sit back, relax and receive. You are awesome! Keep it up! You are wise beyond your years!!!
I enjoyed watching this old video of you opening up to everyone. I found that I felt the same in my mid 20's we aren't alone.
I'm so glad you posted this. Very inspiring.
Thanks for being so raw and real Clark. It was helpful to see you process through this in real time.
All I have to say is... Thank you... for your honesty, vulnerability... you showed all your light (a sum of different colours).
Clark - I really appreciated your sincerity and honesty - I retired recently after after 40 years working with youth, the last 28 years as a youth probation officer, but I related to your depression and anxious feelings about the future. I really enjoyed my work, but after retirement I felt a sense of loss. However, like you I'm searching for a new life purpose, but you are a very special young man with so much potential and I'm confident good things will come your way - God bless you Clark
You are successful now! You have succeeded in inspiring me to begin!
Plow forward and make this a spring board for the next level!
When you sell something you're not making people do anything, the customers buy when they Want/need the product. You shouldn't feel like that especially if you belief your product is worth the money.
Let me tell you, you will be successful. You have already chance a lot of people's life, just keep up the good work!!
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Thank you for being honest and bringing so much positivity into my life.
I believe life consists of two piles, the pile of good things and the pile of bad things. I wish that your pile of good is a lot bigger than your pile of bad and that it will always be so. Best of luck to you in your upcoming struggles.
It's really cool to come back to this video after seeing what you have accomplished since then! Very powerful and motivating! Thanks for sharing your journey!
I've lost my job recently, Clark! It's understandable to feel broken up with. I did too. Do your best! Plan and don't worry too much. Also, I understand what you mean about being afraid to "ask for money". I fear that too, but it's OK! The worst that can happen is people will say no.
Thank you for sharing! Truly inspirational. I'm so glad everything you asked for in that rant happened for you. YOU made it happen! 👏👏👏
you look so confident that I wouldn't Imagine you vulnerable at all, and you help others with it even when you're weak, so technically you are strong even at your worst moments, thank you for that, hope you find something that light up your future.
Thanks for sharing this man!!!... that’s inspiring. God bless
This is a great opportunity for you to fully dive into what you have been doing on the side. Now you have no distractions. Keep it up and stay focused and most importantly be patient. I'm right there with you. School is draining me because all I want to do is fly but it seems so far away and I don't feel like I am actually moving towards that goal. I have to constantly remind myself about patience and that I have chosen to do something that will take almost 4 years to get to. It will be rewarding, keep it up and enjoy the days. If you look too far ahead it will just cause unnecessary stress and unhappiness. Patience. :)
That's funny, I posted this before I finished watching your video and you said the very same thing. Patience is key.
what an excellent video man, So sorry for your loss but sounds like you already know better things are ahead. This was so helpful to me and I am so grateful you decided to post this. thanks so much keep doing what you do
This video couldn't have come at a better time in my life!! I'm facing a scary unknown feeling a lot of the same exact things you felt Clark! Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to just go with the flow and keep moving forward!! Refusing to Settle is my new favorite!
You're going to be okay. Keep going. Don't be afraid to ask for money. Sell your journal product. You're not asking people to buy, you're providing content. About being drained, sometimes that's just a part of process. Keep going!!!
I am so proud of you brother! Stay strong 💪
I appreciate your honesty and openness. This kind of conctent always gets me, the raw and real one.
This was awesome. Thank you for sharing. It's December 2019 and it has helped me. I haven't seen my daughter since Saturday and it's Thursday. I decided to keep going on and take this as an opportunity for patience and growth. I'm still making my video series. Still going to the gym. Still writing goals. I'm happy to see this old video and see where you are 3 years later.
Thank you.
I hope and plan that in three years I'll look back on my series and remember I kept on fighting.
Sorry to hear about the job dude. Maybe it's just a sign that you're ready to move onto bigger and better things. Universal intelligence has noticed that you're ready.
LFTD offroad and look how successful he is now!
I’m sitting here at work in tears. I found you at the most perfect time. Seems like you’re thriving now. Maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I’m looking forward to binge watching your videos today! Thank you.
I really needed this video. Thank you for everything, Clark. These videos mean a lot
Watching this in 2022 where you now have a million subscribers and made it. And wish I could tell you just wait you’ll make it
Clark, you are 24 and I see Success whenever I watch you! You inspired me to go WWOOF in MAUI! You changed my life:)
Hey, I appreciate your resilience and perseverance. I have a feeling I am going to love your channel and grow because of it.
God Bless You...you remind me of my son in many ways. You never know who you are going to meet if you do need to go out and get a job to help with cash flow. You are such a great person and I appreciate you.
This is so inspiring to watch in 2020..its like time travel seeing how well and how far you have come. Love you!
Clark, I appreciate your honesty on your video. You have a talent verbalising what you feel while speaking to a video camera. Congrats again on posting 50 vids in 50 days. What a marathon! You are an inspiration to a lot of people so keep up the great work!
You're awesome man! I always feel like my issues and thoughts are only abundant in my own mind, but after watching this video, I realize I'm not alone! Your video just opened the doors in my head to answer some of the problems I've been creating for myself! Thank you my man!
Damn, listening to what you're saying really hit home for me. I'm 24yrs, unemployed, overweight and depressed. For the past 5-mo i've been attempting to find employment and haven't had luck; I'm feeling the same way as you are.
Don't take this the wrong way sweetie, but wait until you're 44 and doubting your future, questioning your direction and sinking in desperation. I have a feeling you'll be just fine...☺️
Clark, I appreciate your openness and vulnerability. It honestly made me feel connected and less alone at this moment. I'm also in my mid twenties and have struggled with similar life situations. I completely agree with the "swim with it" sentiment. Two of the best things I've had to learn from experience: 1) to not force things (swimming upstream) to appease my ego or to fulfill some idea of who I am (this also limits your ability to see other opportunities), and 2) along the same lines, be open to seeing other possibilities and saying yes to them, as long as they mesh with your core values, it might not look exactly like you thought.... my own little rant, probably for me more than you ;)
I've been made redundant three times. It helps to look at is as the Universe's way of telling you you've got too comfy and started coasting.
There is a reason why your Journal videos are so popular. I had never heard of techniques like yours. You have so much potential. I can't wait for your journal products and i am sure i am not the only one who feels this way. Someday soon you will look back at this and realize there was a reason. Best of Luck ♥
Hi, Clark. Joan speaking from Valencia, in Spain. I'm sorry, man. I like your videos so much, I watched so many of them that I consider you like someone belonging to my extended family. I'm really sorry, Clark. Anyway, I'm sure you have the courage and the energy to go ahead, so don't give up. All my best wishes for you, buddy. And a big hug.
Keep on grinding and you'll get to the riches, no worries. You seem like a bright guy and we all need to get some rant out of the system when hard things happen. Most of us keep it to ourselves but you give your experience to others to feel and listen in to. Great things will come. Just, keep on smashing that anvil and you'll have a great toolbox in time. You will succeed.
Thanks bro! Got me thinking I am now in the same spot..I Agree 100% with the entrepreneur BS that surrounds us daily about what 'succes' is for a entrepreneur. You have to have a good stable financial basis that you can operate with for your personal growth, mental growth and serve the people around you. Ands it doesn't matter if you have to work on a payroll for some time or not, its the positive attitude, strong mindset and daily action towards ours goals that defines us. Thanks again for this great piece of content and keep uploading! Stay strong :)
Co-working space might work for you. There's no overhead for you, you'll get access to the office environment you need sometimes but there's no commitment or overhead.
Love the point you make about not being a failure for having side gigs. The normal entrepreneurial world does have that viewpoint and I for one agree with you. We are simply here for experiences and there is no such thing as failure. Only experiences. Love your positive outlook! 😊🙏
thank you for this. now I feel I'm not alone and someone else is also deal with the same problem when you feel like you have potential but something holding is you back xoxo.
Love your mindset on everything! Glad to see this side of you.
I want to be brave like Clark! I've been hard to express out after I lost a job from last March. I am appreciate that I just found a new role model this year.
Clark, my advice is,
Gather a team.
A team is going to develop your ideas on a level that you cant even imagine.
Trust in people, gather a team and rule the world. As a 24 years old myself, i udesrtand that fire inside of you trying to eat the world.
I love that you shared this. Everyone goes through this in their life. Without ups and downs on your heart rate monitor, your dead bud. At age 20 I was diagnosed with a disease that would eventually take my body parts from me one at a time. At 45 I had to shudder my business because my disease took my legs from me. My wife left me because she did not sign up to take care of someone disabled and guess what? Because she did not work for 15 years, I owed her alimony. We all have shit, we all go through shit. I love what Rocky said in the movie "It's not how hard you hit, it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, that's how winning is done". Now I own a home based business more successful than the one I had, winning baby.
Maybe this door closed for bigger and better things I think you are going to do huge and amazing things in your life! You have a talent for speaking to people and motivating people. Just said a prayer for you!
It's fascinating when you see the growth between just 7 years
Do not be afraid to sell. It's how you do it with integrity that people notice. No pressure but also opening the door so that people can buy or contribute. Many ways but simplest is to ask people to contribute what they want, or don't, to you via pay-pal. It will probably be another quite minor income stream or you could be quite pleasantly surprised.
Everyone (I am coping with one now a messy legal issue before I can draw a pension which was due to start on the 4th July) have changes that sting and create uncertainty. Reflecting on my own experience working out the right thing to do takes a little while. The danger is then delaying necessary action for longer whilst you feel the universe slapped you. So immediately do little low effort things that may boost your income whilst starting to implement the solution you have now decided upon.
As others have said your work has inspired and has value.
I must have re-watched this video several times now for the past year. To see where you are now from this video is inspiring. I always look to this video when i have some hard decisions i need to make. Thank you sir for you down right honesty. It's hard to find that quality nowadays. Mahalo!
Just found your videos while looking for crockpot recipes... funny thing is I was laid off my first "real" job last month and I'm going through the same thing. I'm learning a lot from this new chapter in my life but man it's tough. Good luck with everything! It felt nice listening to someone who I can relate to.
You're young, you still got your life ahead of you.
"I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing."
Sorry to hear that Clark, but like you say this may be for the good. Looking forward to the journal product. You have gave me and soo many others great value, I'd be glad to buy your product just because of your videos to now. Best of luck buddy.
I Can't tell you how wonderful you are and you are making a difference in just sharing your pain in your predicament today, being so wonderful honest, I can't tell you how in love with your strengths and focus I am. I have taking many Valuable points you have share in this video, that I can use to help me focus and iron out my own shit scared life right now. I mean it screaming at me, I have taken words you have used (ideas) and to can make a road map. Your a geniuses, very Captivating and I am a true fan. (Found you an hour ago) You are a walking success, inspiring!
I just came across your channel and I've spent all morning watching one video after another . You are very real and inspiring . This is just another hurdle in your life and it seems like you know what you need to do already you have said it all . Its just a matter of doing it . With regards to you hair product business you need to utilize your friends since you are giving them free products they might as well sell for you and help promote your business . You might have figured things out by now since this vid was 4 months ago but felt I should leave a comment .
" When going thru hell, keep going" - Churchill
Thanks for your video. I am in a very similar situation and saw almost me talking. You get there and I am will get there too. Just don't stop. Best wishes Chris
The best is yet to come :)
hang in there, stay positive! good things will come soon.
First comment I can remember making on any RUclips video in the last 12 years. I truly appreciate you sharing this video. The success you've experienced doesn't come as a surprise. Keep being a person of worth and considerate of others, you are appreciated.
You have come so far since this video. So happy for you, Clark!
I wish you best of luck, I like the video and added to my liked video list for future use. I know one day you'll become inspiration to many. This video helps a lot of people to move on from the problems and find the ways to live life.
prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Enjoy the process.
You look at things from such a positive light, such a broad perspective. Thank you so much for sharing your story and how to overcome obstacles. It helps so many people including myself. love your channel. You are an awesome dude
And you are doing most important things in life because of that experience.
This happened to me and i resonate with you.
However, everything happens for a reason in the universe. You learn, evolve and you must leave.
Thank you for posting this.
brutaly honest, love it. after watching lots of your newer stuff, this vid is amazing! watching this and other videos from back then I start to see your life and work as a whole. I can see the steps and phases you walked through, wich is so cool because these I can relate to. It seems to me, that rightn now I am somewhere in between this video and the "I can't believe I'm posting this..."-video. Need to figure out what exactly I want to commit to and then burn the ships after me in the next few years. Your channel has helped me so much, especially your more technical stuff on journaling etc. But these honest videos I appreciate the most. Much Love from Germany!
Clark,it took some true grit to post this.Good for you.Heres my take.You have a small but establish youtube channel with a world wide audience that has unlimited potential and you are good at this.Yes go out there and do the hourly job thing and post your adventures ,have fun and let your subscriber numbers grow and grow...I originally found your channel with your Hawaii clips.Pretty cool stuff.
This is one of the most inspiring VDOs so far I've watched in life. You know what..it's freaking sincere and I think I have learned from you a lot in 17 mins to apply it for my dreaming goals to inspire people's passion through backpacking as I was depressed on how to execute all these which I've been doing it for a month now :)
Thank you very much "Clark" to give me such a huge encouragement Bro :)
Being inspired from Thailand. !!
"One day I will be successful!" WELL SAID AND WELL DONE CLARK! Respect 😊 you really inspired me☀️
Hey man so something you said really stood out to me. You were talking about being 24 and not knowing what your doing in your life and about how the pressure is on. Well I can relate. I'm sure things have gotten better for you since this video as it's been awhile but I've been trying to switch careers (I previously owned a lawn treatment service) and have been trying to get a job as a web developer for the past year and it's hard. I have a wife and kids to support and while my wife works and makes good money it's completely draining me that I'm jobless and don't know which direction to go career wise. So I can definitely relate to some of your struggles. I hope things have gotten better! If you ever need a friend you can be real with and I can do the same I'd be down to talk anytime.
I hope you watch this now Clark
maybe all that experience can be put into a radio talk show job? 3 years is a good amount of time to put on a resume, maybe that job was a stepping stone. sending you some good vibes, I'm sure you'll land on your feet, be open to change, there's so much life to explore😃
Man 2nd video and your speaking right to me! I was just forced to resign my position in sales. I am a small Jiu Jitsu gym owner of about 40 students but it's only part time. I've been doing it every night for 3 years... while working 40 hours a week in sales. I've always wanted to take the big jump and go full time gym owner but the fear...
I'm a husband and father of 4. Now I am forced to make the gym my full time. I'm scared like you talked about but then again... maybe this is the opening I needed to make myself push harder. Thank you for being real! This video helped!
Thank you for being real!!
thanks for sharing your vulnerability AND strenght
on that same day it was my 44th birthday, and I was asking myself the same questions that you were asking at 24. don't be frustrated you haven't figured it all out too, because you never will.
This is almost my exact situation right now and i have so many emotions fluttering around. Thanks for this. I subscribed
Hey Clark, thank so much for posting this video. My son gworked for a company for almost 3years was the team leader. He decide to get another job on the side, asked his boss for some days off. So he can go for training at the othe job, that not what he told the boss. But any way boss says no...I need you right now what ever it is can wait.so he asked one of his friend to cover his shift well, boss discover and told him not to worry about come back to work.so he want to her and explain things to her....okay, the boss said but will call you and see what I can do.This is the forth weeks no call.any way just want you to know that your tap makes lots of difference. Thanks
it's a great time because you will be able to restart everything and truly pursue what you really want. with a guy like you, smart and handsome, people and opportunities gravitate towards you so im pretty sure things will be moving before you know it.
A follow up video would be great. Losing a job is something a lot of people fear. Tell us how you got back on your feet and all the things you went through.
Hey Clark, maybe ya should post up a Patreon page so your subscribers can donate to ya.
xHibachi24x I agree, you'll get through it though bro.
I remember you taught me that not all people have a job. Back then, I didn't know that. Imagine, I had spent all my life working since I was a kid.
It seems there's always something we can do, even though we don't know!! As life goes on, things happen.
I am sorry, you are sad because you lost your job, but am so happy I got a friend
I just lost mine too! July 18, 2016! Don't worry......everything happens for a reason.
What a powerful video you truly killed it on this clip to think that you are only 24. I wish I had a crystal ball to be able to see how you have progressed 10 years from now I can visualize a best selling inspirational book of your journey and success on the New York's times bestseller list. There is only one direction for you to go bro and that's up.
Ufff I have my own share of this experience. It sucks like hell. Ive gone through so many hardships and rejections but the only thing I have always clinged on is that, there will always be something better in store for me. That thigs like this are meant to happen for a reason. This video is so honest and inspirational.