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Lost LeBlanc Awesome video! I've been with you since you had 800 subscribes! I love how you kept going, I could tell you loved what you did. You've word hard for where you are and I'm proud of you! Lots of love to you and safe travels!
Preaching to the choir Christian 👍 we are flying to Bali in 10 days to make the transition to a travel vlogger - really loving your content and observing your growth - all well deserved! Are you in SE-Asia soon again?
Nailed it man. F**k the haters! Like you said in a past video "If you're not getting hate then you're probably doing something wrong". Keep killing it Christian! Been subscribed to you since 25,000 and your growth is astounding. Inspirational.
I've been fortunate in my life, but the one thing that hits home often is one night I went to bed as a 23 year old and when I woke up I was 54. It happens that quickly. Sure you have to make sensible choices in life, but remember it's only the one life you have. Don't wait until you have money in the bank... Mainly because before you know it your knees hurt and you can't climb that mountain, or before cliff jumping you consider your bad back. That's not doom and gloom, just the way life is. Make sensible choices, work hard, but above all... Grasp opportunity with both hands... I don't wish I was 23 again but I do wish I'd known at 23 what I know now.
I went to bed as a 58 year old the day I retired, and woke up in my mid 30s ! ie, with enough sense not to do the stupid stuff from my 20s but not the work stress any more. Now I'm living in SEA, travelling and enjoying life !
Dude I couldn't agree with you more, being 50 now, I ask where did the time go. There was always a tomorrow. I thinks its great that these young people are doing what they enjoy. They actually inspire me. Many people like to knock the younger generation. I've yet to meet anyone who on their death bed says I wish I had spent more time at work. I too do not wish to be 23 again those years between then and now have taught me much. That said you're only as old as you act. I'll soon be entering another stage in my life and would love to start something else. Maybe there's an interest for retired travel vlogers. Keep up the great work and keep pursuing your dreams. If you're in the Toronto give me a call love to meet you and take you for dinner.
I'm sure there is, there are enough silver surfers our there that would enjoy a travel vlog from an older person... I'd keep off the skateboards though
You are honestly so positive and such a big inspiration for those who live for their passions and dreams! I just graduated university with a geography major because I loved the world so much I wanted to study it! In 8 months, I will begin my travel journey to south east Asia just like you did! I have been so positively impacted by your content that I have to rep the #lostfam with your new merch!!!! Ps. Your videos have been getting more and more hilarious now, keep it up! You're doing great things on here!
Excellent! Bravo for what you do! I'm 40 & set out on my sailboat at 21. Traveled for a couple years & wished I'd continued on! You're an inspiration to a sedentary bunch of kids these days. Love your story & am inspired by it & your videos!
Very inspiring, especially the bit about leveraging social media, as someone who has also traveled even before social media was this accessible. Money does not give everyone the same value, some people live for adventure not having a penny to their name. Great video and I can relate to your message!
I made a post on social media yesterday talking about how I quit my job to travel and how it's completely doable if you are passionate, save your money, use resources available etc. A stranger commented on my post that I was 'privileged' and that I was 'shaming' people that couldn't afford to travel... Obviously she knew nothing of my life or my past or what I've been through to get to the position I'm in today. It sucks that people make assumptions and come to conclusions when they don't even know you personally. At the end of the day you know that you're doing something right. Your videos are super inspiring and I look forward to your future content! ☺
Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing, it really makes a difference when people like you take the time to explain how life works in your terms, very inspirational.
Damn Christian...... think you have awoken a long dormant fire within my heart.....I've been down in the dumps with everyday life....doing jobs that I hate, living paycheck to paycheck. But ever since I found your channel, I have come alive again. You're such a huge inspiration to me. I share almost all the same passions that you have, at least the ones you are kind enough to share with us. This is the beginning of a huge 180º turn in my life, and if it turns out to be exactly what I want it to be, I'd be honored to say that YOU had a major part to play in it. Keep doing what you're doing man. You're a huge inspiration and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so. I think its safe to say at least 258,121people (your total subscribers at the time of this comment) also see you as such an inspiration. Greetings from a new Subscriber!
Man! Since you´ve told abit from your story i want to share mine. Im an swedish elitegymnast but wasen´t been that for very long at all.. I started when i was 15. Today im 25 years old and train with some of the best gymnast in Europe. All the struggle you´ve gone through, i´ve gone through. Just in different ways. I had to sacrefice alot to pursue my dream.. gf, apartment, a good job, move to another city all by my self and much, much more. Was it been worth it?.. I can say this.. it has brought me more happiness and wisdom than i could even imagine. Im a big fan of your´s and have since the first video i saw with you + you´re gf been inspired to travel which i hope to fulfill someday. Keep up your great work and keep inspire people tp be more by doing what they love! Peace and love brother
You are such an inspiration and I wish more people could see life through your eyes. You are my most favorite RUclips channel!! Keep up the fantastic work and I can't wait for my sticker! Hats??
Thanks for the inspiration. I've following you for like 7-8 months and I planned my Philippines tour watching your videos. Those were very useful. Already I've uploaded 3 videos in my channel about Philippines. Thanks again.(As you also say, El Nido is the most beautiful place I've so far been)
Anyone actually subbed to you would know you have worked incredibly hard to get where u are today (: the haters either are jealous or lack understanding , you are an inspiring to me and many others keep up your hard work 😊
I'm happy for you that you already found your passion, the things you want to do, and the things that's makes you happy... :) For me I'm still looking for it. Hahaha....
Don't listen to these fools. Haters believe your life isn't possibly so they immediately try to discredit their lack of adventure by saying that you haven't had to work for your life. Everything is possible until you make up excuses as to why you can't do it.
Your finances have never been any of my damn business. My finances have never been any of your business. You're lucky and I'll admit to some jealousy, but the jealousy is my problem and I realize that. We all have to play with the hands we're dealt and make the most of them. To hell with anyone that begrudges you enjoying life. There's an idiot, (oh, wait, that would be me,) in Texas cheering you on. People that are jealous and scream that you haven't earned it can put their complaint into a suppository configuration. Stay lost, I'm loving every minute of it.
Wrench245 i agree my savings at 35 after working 11 years in fashion is only double to what you had starting out in Thailand however jealous I am at your moderate privilege I do believe your mindset is probably worth more to your success than your “fallback”. Privilege can get you so far but hustle is what makes you. You may have had a better start out than most but I appreciate your hardwork.
This is so inspiring I love it. For a long time I've been trying to follow through with a job that my parents want me to do and something with "job security" but following your passion is just so much more fun, even if it is a little risky
I love what you said...not IF you can do it but rather HOW you can do it. That is EXACTLY the right question. Most people think the dream or goal is too big so they don't even try. Anyone who wants to follow a dream just needs to take baby steps. One foot in front of the other. Research. Make a plan. Execute. Make mistakes. Learn by correcting mistakes...try again. NEVER give up :) Best wishes to you both. Hugs Melody
You need to ignore All the Dumb ass Haters People on the Mean Comment ? just Don't listen to Them because They are jealous because you had a lot subscriber and they have Small RUclipsr out there
I was going to consult you for a title because I can't think of any better one than yours.... : D MISS YOU AND LAURA SO MUCH! We're about to have a fat reunion when Wil is out.
The haters are nothing more than jealous. Jealousy is an ugly animal, pay them no mind. You're doing such an awesome job with the vlog and I look forward to seeing where you're going next. Kudos to y'all for living your dreams and doing what others are afraid to do.
What is this HATE for rice and chicken??? My passion is to eat rice and chicken 24/7, i might start a youtube channel about eating rice&chicken in thailand!!! I'm going in january , for 4 months. :P I will eat so much riceandchicken!!!
So true Christian LeBlanc. People get jealous of me assuming that I might've won the lottery, because I travel twice a year. But the difference with me and those people are I don't smoke, I don't go out drinking or gambling every night, I make my own lunch and dinner, I own my car instead of having a car payment, etc. So many people are ignorant and see it like I have such an easy life, where I had to budget so hard. Very good words.
Literally your videos like this inspire more than anything else, and I can't thank you enough for the positive outlook you've given me, I'm going to go after my dreams this year even if no one believes in what I'm doing or if it gets ugly, I'm going to turn my life into doing what I love
it's not my daddy's money... he only paid for my tuition... dude I'm 30 still paying tuition. I like your videos but c'mon don't feed me shit and call it honey
Love this. Love the message. Love the real behind-the-scenes story. Love the encouragement to others, actually ALL OF US. Love what you represent and signify. Thank you for doing this.
I'm a young entrepreneur as well so I definitely understand having to deal with the H.A.T.E.R.S (having. anger. towards. everyone. reaching. success.). Nothing but respect for you chasing your dreams and doing what makes you happy! Your videos are unreal!
I'm actually an old man, really old. I think you have guts and determination. Power to you. My skills are photography, still and moving image. Cutting edge. Sing out when passing through Sydney, we chat. Happy new year.
15 Months. I'll be quitting. Thanks for the motivation. You encouraged me to pursue my Own Artistic Dreams again. I just need a travel mate to accommodate to enjoy it with. Taking applications. LOL. My first epic Journey will take me across the USA again, which was what I attempted 10 years ago, which I'll insert little snip-its into the series, with which I will meet my 15+ siblings and mom whom I've never met. I'll end in SF or Hawaii, depending on how it develops. Not to mention a Secret Movie I'll be shooting for the book I'm writing now. I wish you could be apart of it (Equal shares.) So, that's out there now. If anything I appreciate all the motivation you've given me indirectly. Can't wait to #getlost myself. Thanks for the #positiveattitude. Stay up. *Can't wait to get the Stickers. It's Going on my Scooter. I'm sure it'll get some glances across the US, lol. I'll be shouting out when I get back to a scheduled upload again. -Cheers.
Because of you, Nadeshot, Cassie Neistat, iJustine, and many others....I have now decided that I want to give RUclips a try! Not just for the money....but for the love of recording memories and sharing it with others!!
Yes, it's an amazing adventure. To build something on your own and watch it grow. Now I'm vloggin from Japan and often from North Korea. Being a RUclipsr is so much fun adn gives me more satisfaction than my full-time job.
Nuggets of Wisdom from Christian Leblanc: 00:12:08 I would rather be working with uncertainty doing a job that I love, rather than feeling a false sense of job security at a job I didn't even care for. 00:15:15 Find the thing that you're excited about and try it out. Try it wholeheartedly and see what happens, because life is short and it's pretty incredible what happens when things work out. 00:14:36 Here's something that I will leave you with, and it's this: It might sound cheesy hearing it from a 23-year-old, but LIFE IS VERY SHORT. I've already seen it go so quickly by me and life is only speeding up. I'm so glad that I've already escaped from what I consider to be the rat race. I'm so glad that I've stopped building someone else's dreams and working for someone else. It's so much more fulfilling to be able to every day, wake up and be working on the things that get me excited.
Dude and now you have 358k! your channel is EXPLODINGGG! I think your honestly becoming my favorite vlogger, Before it was FunForLouis but im starting to dig yours more. Im currently in Rio and have been filming a lot, cant wait to get back home and edit it all, This is going to be my first taste of adding real travel vlogs to my channel which is one of the things you and a few other vloggers have inspired me to do. Thanks and dont stop!
How great would a daily landscaper vlog be?! Hmmm You just need an editor to keep it all together after you shoot in your daily life. I, personally, have too much going on to do it for free, but I'm sure you can find someone in your personal life to help to get you started. I think time lapse video of your progress might be awesome to watch too during your day. Cut's to challenges and interesting back story or ideas. Damn, I should be a creative director or something. Just full of these ideas. lol. Go Ryan!
You made a very good point about priorities. I once had a discussion with a friend who called me "privileged" for being able to travel to Australia and NZ on a working holiday visa. I started working when I was twelve and saved all my money for that trip. She, at 21, had never worked a single day in her life and stated she would attend TWO concerts that very weekend. Different priorities. Also, no one believes me when I say I paid for the entire trip myself, including flights. It was a working holiday visa, obviously I was working there as well. They only get to see the pretty pictures.
I think that video was excellent and plan to show portions of it to my students. But this video will be shown first. This is all inspiring. Keep it up.
There will always be haters everywhere in the world to try to discourage you and keep you away from realizing your dreams. We are saving money to take our chance as well, quit our jobs in march and follow our same passion : travelling and live the life, not be just a witness..Thanks for your inspiration and you meet you around the world...
Dude I hope you do another "advice giveaway" someday... I'd learn so so much from a little chat about the social media business world I think. And I fully agree with your ending point about life being too short. That's exactly what I try to live by and try to communicate to people around me when they're risking to get pulled into a form of negativity. ^^ Great video, and don't mind the negative responses you get in a personal way. They just have to do some more research or check out your (and others') career path with this whole thing to start understanding it. :)
Really proud of you for overcoming the negative comments, Christian. I like how you referred to them as "close-minded comments" - having haters is a great sign that you are doing something right! Keep getting lost, my friend.
I know this is an old video but this was really inspiring. I'm trying to get started with youtube for my own career dreams and all the behind the scenes hard work you put in was something I needed to hear. Thanks man, recently subscribed last few days.
I support you 100% man. This is why I started vlogging and going on my own adventures. Unfortunately, it's been a year and I'm barely over 100 subscribers hahaha. But that's not going to stop me :)
For us Asians, especially for me, a Filipino, it really is a difficult thing to earn US$500 or about PhP 25,000. If in the US you can earn that in 4-5 days as you said, that same nominal amount is mostly the monthly pay for a 5-day a week, 8hr/day work for a common Filipino. For me, I can earn that same amount in 5-6 days but with 24-hours/day duty (I'm a Medical Doctor). What I'm saying is, it really is hard for an Asian from a middle class family to jump-start a Travel Vlog and quit their normal day jobs. If the commenters were mostly Asian, I definitely see where they are coming from. Understandable, yes, but then at the same time very negative and, yes, quite close-minded, as you yourself said, Christian. Hehehe. I know it must have been hard for you in the beginning. It must have been harder if you weren't a Westerner. Just saying. But what you did is great nonetheless. It must take more than finances to do what you do. It all boils down to Passion. Continue inspiring us with your dreams - and your travel videos of course. Hehehe. Excited to be LOST. I'm planning a 14-day getaway in Bangkok, Penang, Siem Reap, KL and SG sometime May 2017. Will look to you for mich needed travel tips! Mabuhay ka, Christian!!!
christian & laura....ignore the haters...they are jealous, you travel to different countries and experience different cultures... follow your passion...TROLLS GONNA TROLL/HATE...
spoken from the heart. well said. i travel alot too. my friends and family say your rich and you have good income. i laugh at them. i give them example you purchase a packet of cigarettes for $25 on daily basis and thats $750 a month. just four months saving you can go oversea to thailand and combodia for two weeks and live like a king. it gets them all the time. keep up the great work bro.
Thanks for yr explanation Chris I know u are v.humble n saver n u make this by passion!!! u save a lot when u travel i see✌with effort!!! Ihave others vlogers Rich n there is no problem the people have to accept the reality n dont feel negative life is like this👍 So Chris u deserve the best❤👍 i wish see u growing n Rich^^✌im glad the best for e.body 👍Always positive is my way of be✌😇💖 SO PEOPLE BE POSITIVE WITH CHRIS N YOURSELFS✌😇NO NEGATIVITY ALOUD:)😘
Merry Christmas Guys! Sorry you have to explain yourself but it just goes to show that you're really getting bigger. Subbie here since the early days. 🎄🎈😃
The point you made about prioritizing and "travel NOT being for the rich" is so incredibly true...I get the same feedback when I go travel, "I wish I could afford *blank* and you're so lucky"...it's not luck, its work and everybody can afford it if they make travel a priority in their budget. For example, not buying the latest pair of shoes or eating tim hortons daily, little expenses add up big (super Canadian example )...For sure it can be tough sometimes, in between trips, when you want to splurge...I think another interesting point to add (especially for the 18-30 age range), working a dead-end job, without upward mobility/networking opportunities/value-added experience, is working for "money" for "money's sake" if the income earned is not put towards investing into something that will yield opportunities in the future, by this I mean, spending on unessential and impulse purchases - dining out/the latest fashion trends (etc...). If spending is not being allocated towards something that will open doors to opportunity in the future, you are de-valuing your time spent working that dead-end job for your paycheque. Christian, had you worked the best buy job and spent that 5k$ on Tim Hortons and expensive pants, you would have been wasting your time. But you used it to invest in your future. Society makes us believe that we have to work the 9-5, no matter what the job is and that travel is a luxury item afforded to only a select few. Anything outside these constraints is labeled as social defiance/not sustainable/improper. It's just not true and incredibly depressing. Entrepreneurs think outside the box and crush societal norms (i.e. 9-5 mon-fri)...there are some people who enjoy the 9-5 grind (its easy) and take comfort in their weekly paycheque and are satisfied with having someone else value their time (i.e. Deciding hourly wage - "you will be paid 10$/h), allocating 10 vacation days per year and 4 sick days... what's truly unfortunate is how those in the daily grind might never see the beautiful things in this world (only the inside of an office)....Always be critical and question everything society has defined to be to norm...You are an entrepreneur and you keep growing your business!!! You give energy/inspiration to the other entrepreneurs in the world - wish I had been this wise at 23 (I'm 25 lol).
Bro... I can't even begin to tell you how inspirational your story is. I'm beginning a similar journey myself, although I'm not chasing the same path, I'm both scared and excited to spend my time doing something I'm passionate about instead of spending the rest of my life in the rat race living the life of a miserable, unhappy person, doing something I hate. I'm a photographer. I've worked in IT, debt collecting, insurance, finance, retail, etc. I've done it all, and I've always hated working for other people. I've been working a retail job for the last 7 or 8 years after getting myself into some trouble. Initially it was the means to an end in getting my fines paid back, and then I started to realize that I was trapped in my job. Halfway through that, I was gifted a GoPro for Christmas and thought I wanted to pursue videography/film making--which eventually led to my rediscovering how much I love photography and getting my first DSLR. I was getting less and less hours at my day job and picking up as much photography work as I could to supplement my income, and finally I realized that I could actually make good money behind the camera. They've continued to cut my hours to where there would be some weeks where I wouldn't be on the schedule at all, or maybe I'd get 10-15 hours. Well, about a month ago I got a letter saying they were no longer going to provide health insurance to me because my average hours fell below 25 hours per week, and I realized that was why they had been cutting my hours to begin with. Really shitty! Do you think this is the kick in the ass that I needed to take the plunge and risk of pursuing photography full time?
You know as they say, when people hate on you it means you're succeeding in life compared to them. Just continue doing what you love and don't mind those haters. We, your fans/subscribers got your back. 👊🏻Happy Holidays, Christian and Laura! 🎄🎅🏻
Thank you so much for this video brother. I truly appreciate you from the core of the heart for what you have done and who you are. I am also trying to quit my job to follow my passion and you really inspire me. Just sharing my thoughts, forget the haters as one can rarely make everyone happy. Even if you do the vest of the best things there will Be a minority to give an unexpected opinion. 😊 You are awesome and you spread lot of positive energy and inspiration to the world. Thank you so much for who you are and Thank you so much for inspiring me. My passion is i. Pencil sketching and in travelling the world. Am trying to make an income from pencil sketching to persue my passion of travelling the world. I will be quitting my corporate life soon for it. Once again, Thank you so much and pls continue your path of passion which will automatically make you happy and also he world😊😊👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You're great and maybe the most inspiring person for me. I'm from Germany and see your videos since you've had 30k subscribers. Never missed a Video :D keep up the great work Christian and hopefully you'll come to germany one day.....
Bless you! Following the same path and I don't think the hate is just on RUclips. Even offline people don't want to believe this life is possible. They're too scared to give up their securities and you present them with this great life that they will not be able to attain because being too scared. It pisses people off and they want to put you down for making them feel bad (while they're actually making themselves feel bad, it has nothing to do with you). Cheers to your road to a million subscribers and doing what you love!
Respect you Christian!! AND I WILL FOLLOW MY PASSION AND TRAVEL AND CAN PROUDLY SAY #iQUIT THANKS FOR BEING A BIG INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION TO ALL OF US AND GLAD YOU SHARED
Best thing to do is simply ignore the haters. If that's what they want to spend their valuable time/energy on rather than something worthwhile then that's their problem to deal with. Another great video for me. Been following #teamgetlost since 48k. In fact, because of you I'm taking the leap and have booked a one way ticket to Bangkok and will be travelling for 6 months (budget dependent). Just wanted to say keep up the great work and I hope you and Laura have a great Christmas and an awesome 2017!
Dude you are the man. I look up to you so much. I am a 26 year old stuck in the rat race myself. I am still trying to figure out how to get out! Oh by the way, my wife and I are going to South East Asia in March! Your videos have been a huge inspiration. I can't wait to visit some of the places you vlog about. Oh, and about the comment that not all people can be travel vloggers. That is true about any profession. Our society needs a wide range of professionals to function properly. I truly believe that you and other travel vloggers provide an impactful product that makes people comfortable about the destinations they plan to visit. I myself feel much more knowledgeable and familiar with destinations in SEA because of your work, so thank you! I can't wait to meet you in person one day and chat some more. Hopefully you aren't too famous by then and you will still have a minute or two to speak with me.
I am so glad you made this video. People need to be aware of how hard you worked to get to where you are. I've been watching your videos since you had around 15-20,000 subscribers and it's been so amazing to watch your channel grow. Keep up the great work and the amazing videos!
Very informative! I just lost my job last week..and thinking to travel this jan.. great vlogs.. thanks for inspiring!! I agree that life is very short.. just be passionate of what you like to do in life.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
where can I get a bracelet similar to yours? been looking forever...love your travel vlogs...FunFor Louis got me hooked..you, Ben,devin,Cody,Josh,steve booker, et al..all great guys, I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP!
+Christian..yeah it's a lot but if you look at my list,you'll see they're some of the most positive,cheerful fun creators on YT. no drama like Fouseytube,Ricegum,Joey Salads,etc.Plus I travel a lot, I'm retired now and do missionaryand humanitarian relief work and i get a thrill seeing the young men of today with a more global interest and concern for other countries.You can have fun but learn about other cultures too.Wishing you get lost more in 2017!!!!!!!!!!!!Laura too!
Christian, I am a LeBlanc who is 45 years older than you are and I have pursued many passions so far in this life and it is the best way to live a great, fulfilling version of this very short life. Hard work, no fear of taking a step back (to chicken and rice or whatever) and passion. You have it figured out. Ignore the doubters, negative nellies, haters, and anybody else who doesn't get it. Cheering for both of you. Michael
funny story, watched all your Thailand videos and though "k, this year I'm skipping christmas and travelling" planned my trip thanks to your videos, got to thailand and had my wallet stolen and go pro as well with all my photographs. came home early and now I'm home for christmas, everything went wrong 😂 maybe ill try again next year! posting this so others can laugh at my misfortune with me!
Please don't justify yourself dude. They are just jealous. I am! Just live your dream and I'll watch your amazing dream and feel very happy for you. Happy Christmas xxx
I came across your VLOG a view days ago. I am approaching 50 years old and I have been considering making the jump to a life that is not the norm. You have impassioned a generation of living their best life, and now you've motivated me too. Keep doing what you do.
Christian, remember that it is always easy for people to criticize of what you have accomplished. Your success and achievements that you have earned through your hard work and your zealousness defines of who you truly are. More often, those people who are negatively commenting about you and what you do are those people who have never take risks in their lives. They have no single idea of the road you have traveled on just to get to that place where you are standing right now. You are not just a kind of vlogger who only entertains and travels around the globe. Instead, you are a kind of person who inspires, encourages, teaches, and motivates us becoming the better versions of ourselves. If only those people can take a look a little deeper of who you are and what you do, I'm sure they could get a lot from a 24 year old Canadian guy. As the saying goes, "Life's a climb, but the view is great!" And by the way, congrats to your brand new apparel line.
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Lost LeBlanc Awesome video! I've been with you since you had 800 subscribes! I love how you kept going, I could tell you loved what you did. You've word hard for where you are and I'm proud of you! Lots of love to you and safe travels!
Preaching to the choir Christian 👍 we are flying to Bali in 10 days to make the transition to a travel vlogger - really loving your content and observing your growth - all well deserved! Are you in SE-Asia soon again?
Lost LeBlanc will it be available even in the Philippines 🇵🇭??? I mean will you be shipping it internationally?? ❤❤❤
+Nikki Miave yup! International shipping :)
+Making it happen Vlog awesome man. I'm sure I'll be back soon. Spending some time at home to catch up on work in the meantime. Safe travels!
Nailed it man. F**k the haters! Like you said in a past video "If you're not getting hate then you're probably doing something wrong". Keep killing it Christian! Been subscribed to you since 25,000 and your growth is astounding. Inspirational.
Cheers dude! Appreciate the incredible support
I've been fortunate in my life, but the one thing that hits home often is one night I went to bed as a 23 year old and when I woke up I was 54. It happens that quickly. Sure you have to make sensible choices in life, but remember it's only the one life you have. Don't wait until you have money in the bank... Mainly because before you know it your knees hurt and you can't climb that mountain, or before cliff jumping you consider your bad back. That's not doom and gloom, just the way life is.
Make sensible choices, work hard, but above all... Grasp opportunity with both hands... I don't wish I was 23 again but I do wish I'd known at 23 what I know now.
I went to bed as a 58 year old the day I retired, and woke up in my mid 30s ! ie, with enough sense not to do the stupid stuff from my 20s but not the work stress any more. Now I'm living in SEA, travelling and enjoying life !
Dude I couldn't agree with you more, being 50 now, I ask where did the time go. There was always a tomorrow. I thinks its great that these young people are doing what they enjoy. They actually inspire me. Many people like to knock the younger generation. I've yet to meet anyone who on their death bed says I wish I had spent more time at work. I too do not wish to be 23 again those years between then and now have taught me much. That said you're only as old as you act. I'll soon be entering another stage in my life and would love to start something else. Maybe there's an interest for retired travel vlogers.
Keep up the great work and keep pursuing your dreams. If you're in the Toronto give me a call love to meet you and take you for dinner.
Now thats what I'm planning.
I'm sure there is, there are enough silver surfers our there that would enjoy a travel vlog from an older person... I'd keep off the skateboards though
Carpe diem
Proud to be a subscriber since 40k+ subs!!! Felt like i'm part of the successsss! Im so happy for you Christian! Merry Christmas 🎄🏡🎅🏼❄️☃️💚
Appreciate you! Merry Christmas :)
You are honestly so positive and such a big inspiration for those who live for their passions and dreams! I just graduated university with a geography major because I loved the world so much I wanted to study it! In 8 months, I will begin my travel journey to south east Asia just like you did! I have been so positively impacted by your content that I have to rep the #lostfam with your new merch!!!!
Ps. Your videos have been getting more and more hilarious now, keep it up! You're doing great things on here!
:) x 100 thank you Danielle. I appreciate that. Who knows, maybe I will see you over there. Merry Christmas!
Excellent! Bravo for what you do! I'm 40 & set out on my sailboat at 21. Traveled for a couple years & wished I'd continued on! You're an inspiration to a sedentary bunch of kids these days. Love your story & am inspired by it & your videos!
Haters gonna hate... you have inspired many, keep up the great work buddy!
Very inspiring, especially the bit about leveraging social media, as someone who has also traveled even before social media was this accessible. Money does not give everyone the same value, some people live for adventure not having a penny to their name. Great video and I can relate to your message!
I made a post on social media yesterday talking about how I quit my job to travel and how it's completely doable if you are passionate, save your money, use resources available etc. A stranger commented on my post that I was 'privileged' and that I was 'shaming' people that couldn't afford to travel... Obviously she knew nothing of my life or my past or what I've been through to get to the position I'm in today. It sucks that people make assumptions and come to conclusions when they don't even know you personally. At the end of the day you know that you're doing something right. Your videos are super inspiring and I look forward to your future content! ☺
Very inspiring! You're living your life to the fullest! Mabuhay ka! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing, it really makes a difference when people like you take the time to explain how life works in your terms, very inspirational.
I love your message about following your passions... "Jobs security won't get you out of bed in the morning.." Love that!
Damn Christian...... think you have awoken a long dormant fire within my heart.....I've been down in the dumps with everyday life....doing jobs that I hate, living paycheck to paycheck. But ever since I found your channel, I have come alive again. You're such a huge inspiration to me. I share almost all the same passions that you have, at least the ones you are kind enough to share with us. This is the beginning of a huge 180º turn in my life, and if it turns out to be exactly what I want it to be, I'd be honored to say that YOU had a major part to play in it. Keep doing what you're doing man. You're a huge inspiration and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so. I think its safe to say at least 258,121people (your total subscribers at the time of this comment) also see you as such an inspiration. Greetings from a new Subscriber!
Man! Since you´ve told abit from your story i want to share mine. Im an swedish elitegymnast but wasen´t been that for very long at all.. I started when i was 15. Today im 25 years old and train with some of the best gymnast in Europe. All the struggle you´ve gone through, i´ve gone through. Just in different ways. I had to sacrefice alot to pursue my dream.. gf, apartment, a good job, move to another city all by my self and much, much more. Was it been worth it?.. I can say this.. it has brought me more happiness and wisdom than i could even imagine.
Im a big fan of your´s and have since the first video i saw with you + you´re gf been inspired to travel which i hope to fulfill someday. Keep up your great work and keep inspire people tp be more by doing what they love!
Peace and love brother
You are such an inspiration and I wish more people could see life through your eyes. You are my most favorite RUclips channel!! Keep up the fantastic work and I can't wait for my sticker! Hats??
Thanks for the inspiration. I've following you for like 7-8 months and I planned my Philippines tour watching your videos. Those were very useful. Already I've uploaded 3 videos in my channel about Philippines.
Thanks again.(As you also say, El Nido is the most beautiful place I've so far been)
the next best inspirational video after I Quit..!!! Man u deserve all the respect!!! btw wht r ur goals for the next year.?700k?
Anyone actually subbed to you would know you have worked incredibly hard to get where u are today (: the haters either are jealous or lack understanding , you are an inspiring to me and many others keep up your hard work 😊
I'm happy for you that you already found your passion, the things you want to do, and the things that's makes you happy... :)
For me I'm still looking for it. Hahaha....
Sorry to hear about all the negative comments - I love your clips, keep it up
you know your getting big when you get the haters.
You're so inspiring, I love your channel!
Wow! Ur story is very inspiring Christian! Ur part of my daily routine now. 😘😘
So glad to be apart of your routine Chelsi! Merry Christmas
Top vid. Love your story and great to set people straight (including my thoughts). Assumptions = bad... Nice work.
The haters are just jealous because you get to travel all the time
TheLankyPilot They only hate because they have such a sorry ass life don't waste your time on them 😖
Well you've inspired me to become a travel vlogger, I'm taking a gap year to south east asia next year!! Thanks Christian!!
Great video, I agree and can relate 100%! Congrats on the success.
Don't listen to these fools. Haters believe your life isn't possibly so they immediately try to discredit their lack of adventure by saying that you haven't had to work for your life. Everything is possible until you make up excuses as to why you can't do it.
Create Imperfect love the way you reason....great mind
Your finances have never been any of my damn business. My finances have never been any of your business. You're lucky and I'll admit to some jealousy, but the jealousy is my problem and I realize that. We all have to play with the hands we're dealt and make the most of them. To hell with anyone that begrudges you enjoying life.
There's an idiot, (oh, wait, that would be me,) in Texas cheering you on. People that are jealous and scream that you haven't earned it can put their complaint into a suppository configuration. Stay lost, I'm loving every minute of it.
+Wrench245 appreciate that buddy. Appreciate every little bit of it! 😜
Wrench245 i agree my savings at 35 after working 11 years in fashion is only double to what you had starting out in Thailand however jealous I am at your moderate privilege I do believe your mindset is probably worth more to your success than your “fallback”. Privilege can get you so far but hustle is what makes you. You may have had a better start out than most but I appreciate your hardwork.
This is so inspiring I love it. For a long time I've been trying to follow through with a job that my parents want me to do and something with "job security" but following your passion is just so much more fun, even if it is a little risky
I love what you said...not IF you can do it but rather HOW you can do it. That is EXACTLY the right question. Most people think the dream or goal is too big so they don't even try. Anyone who wants to follow a dream just needs to take baby steps. One foot in front of the other. Research. Make a plan. Execute. Make mistakes. Learn by correcting mistakes...try again. NEVER give up :) Best wishes to you both. Hugs Melody
Never say, "I can't afford it", always ask the question, "How can I afford it?" - Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
okay. I'm making an I Quit video : )
I Quit 2 or I Quit too ;)
Defs do it!
You need to ignore All the Dumb ass Haters People on the Mean Comment ? just Don't listen to Them because They are jealous because you had a lot subscriber and they have Small RUclipsr out there
I was going to consult you for a title because I can't think of any better one than yours.... : D MISS YOU AND LAURA SO MUCH! We're about to have a fat reunion when Wil is out.
Yess get that kid out of there !!! So down. The second he's out we meetupp
F*ck the haters bro... they are just jealous of you and your love for living!
you go glen coco!! coolest shirts around
Laura Reid where are you now?? Its ester where are you??
The haters are nothing more than jealous. Jealousy is an ugly animal, pay them no mind. You're doing such an awesome job with the vlog and I look forward to seeing where you're going next. Kudos to y'all for living your dreams and doing what others are afraid to do.
What is this HATE for rice and chicken??? My passion is to eat rice and chicken 24/7, i might start a youtube channel about eating rice&chicken in thailand!!! I'm going in january , for 4 months. :P I will eat so much riceandchicken!!!
tblb1 try massaman curry.. you won't be disappointed. its rice and chicken with potatoes and onions. best thai dish ever!
So true Christian LeBlanc. People get jealous of me assuming that I might've won the lottery, because I travel twice a year. But the difference with me and those people are I don't smoke, I don't go out drinking or gambling every night, I make my own lunch and dinner, I own my car instead of having a car payment, etc. So many people are ignorant and see it like I have such an easy life, where I had to budget so hard. Very good words.
Gordon French wise words and very true, good on you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
annseren so true. People are just ignorant
Jeezus Christian this is sooo insaneee, you're growing so much!
who gon stop me now
"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man!" - Jay Z
Keep up the great work Christian!
Great advice! Keep going, I love your content. Because of you I'm going to the Philippines next year. Thank you. ❤
I love watching your videos it's keeps me motivated to work 75 hours a week to save for my trip.
sad you had to explain yourself...but Good for you for sharing your process and how hard you work. you may just inspire someone else!!!
Too Late. Lol!
DUDEEEE APPAREL!!!!!!!! SOO AWESOME!!!!
your an inspiration Man ! hard work /success you get it.great stuff
Literally your videos like this inspire more than anything else, and I can't thank you enough for the positive outlook you've given me, I'm going to go after my dreams this year even if no one believes in what I'm doing or if it gets ugly, I'm going to turn my life into doing what I love
+LifeofFallon 🙏🏼 positivity is the only choice :)
it's not my daddy's money... he only paid for my tuition... dude I'm 30 still paying tuition. I like your videos but c'mon don't feed me shit and call it honey
Love this. Love the message. Love the real behind-the-scenes story. Love the encouragement to others, actually ALL OF US. Love what you represent and signify. Thank you for doing this.
+ST Estrella Thanks! Glad you like it. :)
I'm a young entrepreneur as well so I definitely understand having to deal with the H.A.T.E.R.S (having. anger. towards. everyone. reaching. success.). Nothing but respect for you chasing your dreams and doing what makes you happy! Your videos are unreal!
haters goona hate man..thats what they do..keep proving them wrong
niyas kn Prove them wrong and hopefully educate and change their thinking 👐🏼
I'm actually an old man, really old. I think you have guts and determination. Power to you. My skills are photography, still and moving image. Cutting edge. Sing out when passing through Sydney, we chat. Happy new year.
15 Months. I'll be quitting. Thanks for the motivation. You encouraged me to pursue my Own Artistic Dreams again. I just need a travel mate to accommodate to enjoy it with. Taking applications. LOL.
My first epic Journey will take me across the USA again, which was what I attempted 10 years ago, which I'll insert little snip-its into the series, with which I will meet my 15+ siblings and mom whom I've never met. I'll end in SF or Hawaii, depending on how it develops. Not to mention a Secret Movie I'll be shooting for the book I'm writing now. I wish you could be apart of it (Equal shares.) So, that's out there now. If anything I appreciate all the motivation you've given me indirectly. Can't wait to #getlost myself. Thanks for the #positiveattitude. Stay up.
*Can't wait to get the Stickers. It's Going on my Scooter. I'm sure it'll get some glances across the US, lol. I'll be shouting out when I get back to a scheduled upload again. -Cheers.
It's been 3 years. How did it go?
Because of you, Nadeshot, Cassie Neistat, iJustine, and many others....I have now decided that I want to give RUclips a try! Not just for the money....but for the love of recording memories and sharing it with others!!
Yes, it's an amazing adventure. To build something on your own and watch it grow. Now I'm vloggin from Japan and often from North Korea. Being a RUclipsr is so much fun adn gives me more satisfaction than my full-time job.
Pozdro z KRLD
north korea!??!?!
DVSM yeah, sure! I go there often and organize trips. I vlog mostly in Polish and Japanese, but some videos have English subtitles.
I would give anything to quit my corporate job and work on my vlog full time!! By the way, already ordered my Lost shirt :)
I've always seen real passion in ur videos. Keep it up 🙏🏻
Merry christmas!
Nuggets of Wisdom from Christian Leblanc:
00:12:08 I would rather be working with uncertainty doing a job that I love, rather than feeling a false sense of job security at a job I didn't even care for.
00:15:15 Find the thing that you're excited about and try it out. Try it wholeheartedly and see what happens, because life is short and it's pretty incredible what happens when things work out.
00:14:36 Here's something that I will leave you with, and it's this: It might sound cheesy hearing it from a 23-year-old, but LIFE IS VERY SHORT. I've already seen it go so quickly by me and life is only speeding up. I'm so glad that I've already escaped from what I consider to be the rat race. I'm so glad that I've stopped building someone else's dreams and working for someone else. It's so much more fulfilling to be able to every day, wake up and be working on the things that get me excited.
Good for you! 100% agree to pursue your passion. You are on the right path!
Dude and now you have 358k! your channel is EXPLODINGGG! I think your honestly becoming my favorite vlogger, Before it was FunForLouis but im starting to dig yours more. Im currently in Rio and have been filming a lot, cant wait to get back home and edit it all, This is going to be my first taste of adding real travel vlogs to my channel which is one of the things you and a few other vloggers have inspired me to do. Thanks and dont stop!
Great video from one landscaper to a former landscaper keep grinding
How great would a daily landscaper vlog be?! Hmmm You just need an editor to keep it all together after you shoot in your daily life. I, personally, have too much going on to do it for free, but I'm sure you can find someone in your personal life to help to get you started. I think time lapse video of your progress might be awesome to watch too during your day. Cut's to challenges and interesting back story or ideas. Damn, I should be a creative director or something. Just full of these ideas. lol. Go Ryan!
Kasper James hahaha all good ideas but yes running a business is challenging enough haha
Ryans LawnCare landscaper here to! Thanks to lost for motivation I'm currently traveling Thailand with money saved over the last year!
amazing video. very inspirational
They hate us cause they ain't us! And yes so excited for the merchandise congrats!!
Best channel on RUclips. You've reset the standard for travel vlogs
You made a very good point about priorities. I once had a discussion with a friend who called me "privileged" for being able to travel to Australia and NZ on a working holiday visa. I started working when I was twelve and saved all my money for that trip. She, at 21, had never worked a single day in her life and stated she would attend TWO concerts that very weekend. Different priorities.
Also, no one believes me when I say I paid for the entire trip myself, including flights. It was a working holiday visa, obviously I was working there as well. They only get to see the pretty pictures.
+bunny m that's exactly it. I use my money to see beautiful places 🌴
U have haters ???? What?????? How can anyone hate you!! Ur awesome !!!! Everyone loves you ❤️
I think that video was excellent and plan to show portions of it to my students.
But this video will be shown first.
This is all inspiring. Keep it up.
You are a great example for our young people! Thank you for your honesty and candid message to young people!
There will always be haters everywhere in the world to try to discourage you and keep you away from realizing your dreams. We are saving money to take our chance as well, quit our jobs in march and follow our same passion : travelling and live the life, not be just a witness..Thanks for your inspiration and you meet you around the world...
Dude I hope you do another "advice giveaway" someday... I'd learn so so much from a little chat about the social media business world I think.
And I fully agree with your ending point about life being too short. That's exactly what I try to live by and try to communicate to people around me when they're risking to get pulled into a form of negativity. ^^
Great video, and don't mind the negative responses you get in a personal way. They just have to do some more research or check out your (and others') career path with this whole thing to start understanding it. :)
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agreed
still easier for someone from the western world to break through and make it sustainable in something like this though
might be true, but nothing is impossible if you just set your mind to it
Really proud of you for overcoming the negative comments, Christian. I like how you referred to them as "close-minded comments" - having haters is a great sign that you are doing something right! Keep getting lost, my friend.
I'm an accountant and 23 myself. Thank you for this inspirational video. Someday soon, i hopefully can follow my passion too.
+Janne A stoked to have you on the channel Janne :)
pinoy???
ahahaha! found you her. Christian responded back. We'll have more travel goals to do :)
Cool video. Keep up the good work. Follow your dreams. I'm working on starting my own travel business and working on my channel.
ur so inspiring dude
Cheers man. Just sharing my what anyone can do when they find their passion :)
Don't worry about the haters, just keep up the awesome content. Also, congrats on hitting 100K. It took me almost 4 years to hit it when I did
Thanks Jon! Appreciate that.
good video keep up the good work
I know this is an old video but this was really inspiring. I'm trying to get started with youtube for my own career dreams and all the behind the scenes hard work you put in was something I needed to hear. Thanks man, recently subscribed last few days.
I support you 100% man. This is why I started vlogging and going on my own adventures. Unfortunately, it's been a year and I'm barely over 100 subscribers hahaha. But that's not going to stop me :)
+tomwtri take a chance and see where it takes you. ;)
Thank you for the continuous support. I really appreciate that. :)
Will do :) Thanks for everything that you do!
I'm so gonna get one, not gonna miss being one of the #LostSquad
Muhammad Syahmi #teamgetlost 🙌🏼
Lost LeBlanc yes definitely #teamgetlost, why would I make a new one 😂 Keep inspiring Christian! I'm looking forward to meet you one day!
I just commented on the last video saying you need merch! called it.
Wait, you have haters? Lol
I don't even get why people love to hate on almost anything.
haha ;)
For us Asians, especially for me, a Filipino, it really is a difficult thing to earn US$500 or about PhP 25,000. If in the US you can earn that in 4-5 days as you said, that same nominal amount is mostly the monthly pay for a 5-day a week, 8hr/day work for a common Filipino. For me, I can earn that same amount in 5-6 days but with 24-hours/day duty (I'm a Medical Doctor). What I'm saying is, it really is hard for an Asian from a middle class family to jump-start a Travel Vlog and quit their normal day jobs. If the commenters were mostly Asian, I definitely see where they are coming from. Understandable, yes, but then at the same time very negative and, yes, quite close-minded, as you yourself said, Christian. Hehehe.
I know it must have been hard for you in the beginning. It must have been harder if you weren't a Westerner. Just saying. But what you did is great nonetheless. It must take more than finances to do what you do. It all boils down to Passion.
Continue inspiring us with your dreams - and your travel videos of course. Hehehe. Excited to be LOST. I'm planning a 14-day getaway in Bangkok, Penang, Siem Reap, KL and SG sometime May 2017. Will look to you for mich needed travel tips! Mabuhay ka, Christian!!!
christian & laura....ignore the haters...they are jealous, you travel to different countries and experience different cultures... follow your passion...TROLLS GONNA TROLL/HATE...
spoken from the heart. well said. i travel alot too. my friends and family say your rich and you have good income. i laugh at them. i give them example you purchase a packet of cigarettes for $25 on daily basis and thats $750 a month. just four months saving you can go oversea to thailand and combodia for two weeks and live like a king. it gets them all the time. keep up the great work bro.
Thanks for yr explanation Chris I know u are v.humble n saver n u make this by passion!!! u save a lot when u travel i see✌with effort!!! Ihave others vlogers Rich n there is no problem the people have to accept the reality n dont feel negative life is like this👍 So Chris u deserve the best❤👍 i wish see u growing n Rich^^✌im glad the best for e.body 👍Always positive is my way of be✌😇💖
SO PEOPLE BE POSITIVE WITH CHRIS N YOURSELFS✌😇NO NEGATIVITY ALOUD:)😘
Merry Christmas Guys! Sorry you have to explain yourself but it just goes to show that you're really getting bigger. Subbie here since the early days. 🎄🎈😃
The point you made about prioritizing and "travel NOT being for the rich" is so incredibly true...I get the same feedback when I go travel, "I wish I could afford *blank* and you're so lucky"...it's not luck, its work and everybody can afford it if they make travel a priority in their budget. For example, not buying the latest pair of shoes or eating tim hortons daily, little expenses add up big (super Canadian example )...For sure it can be tough sometimes, in between trips, when you want to splurge...I think another interesting point to add (especially for the 18-30 age range), working a dead-end job, without upward mobility/networking opportunities/value-added experience, is working for "money" for "money's sake" if the income earned is not put towards investing into something that will yield opportunities in the future, by this I mean, spending on unessential and impulse purchases - dining out/the latest fashion trends (etc...). If spending is not being allocated towards something that will open doors to opportunity in the future, you are de-valuing your time spent working that dead-end job for your paycheque. Christian, had you worked the best buy job and spent that 5k$ on Tim Hortons and expensive pants, you would have been wasting your time. But you used it to invest in your future. Society makes us believe that we have to work the 9-5, no matter what the job is and that travel is a luxury item afforded to only a select few. Anything outside these constraints is labeled as social defiance/not sustainable/improper. It's just not true and incredibly depressing. Entrepreneurs think outside the box and crush societal norms (i.e. 9-5 mon-fri)...there are some people who enjoy the 9-5 grind (its easy) and take comfort in their weekly paycheque and are satisfied with having someone else value their time (i.e. Deciding hourly wage - "you will be paid 10$/h), allocating 10 vacation days per year and 4 sick days... what's truly unfortunate is how those in the daily grind might never see the beautiful things in this world (only the inside of an office)....Always be critical and question everything society has defined to be to norm...You are an entrepreneur and you keep growing your business!!! You give energy/inspiration to the other entrepreneurs in the world - wish I had been this wise at 23 (I'm 25 lol).
Bro... I can't even begin to tell you how inspirational your story is. I'm beginning a similar journey myself, although I'm not chasing the same path, I'm both scared and excited to spend my time doing something I'm passionate about instead of spending the rest of my life in the rat race living the life of a miserable, unhappy person, doing something I hate.
I'm a photographer. I've worked in IT, debt collecting, insurance, finance, retail, etc. I've done it all, and I've always hated working for other people. I've been working a retail job for the last 7 or 8 years after getting myself into some trouble. Initially it was the means to an end in getting my fines paid back, and then I started to realize that I was trapped in my job. Halfway through that, I was gifted a GoPro for Christmas and thought I wanted to pursue videography/film making--which eventually led to my rediscovering how much I love photography and getting my first DSLR. I was getting less and less hours at my day job and picking up as much photography work as I could to supplement my income, and finally I realized that I could actually make good money behind the camera. They've continued to cut my hours to where there would be some weeks where I wouldn't be on the schedule at all, or maybe I'd get 10-15 hours. Well, about a month ago I got a letter saying they were no longer going to provide health insurance to me because my average hours fell below 25 hours per week, and I realized that was why they had been cutting my hours to begin with. Really shitty! Do you think this is the kick in the ass that I needed to take the plunge and risk of pursuing photography full time?
You know as they say, when people hate on you it means you're succeeding in life compared to them. Just continue doing what you love and don't mind those haters. We, your fans/subscribers got your back. 👊🏻Happy Holidays, Christian and Laura! 🎄🎅🏻
Thank you so much for this video brother. I truly appreciate you from the core of the heart for what you have done and who you are. I am also trying to quit my job to follow my passion and you really inspire me. Just sharing my thoughts, forget the haters as one can rarely make everyone happy. Even if you do the vest of the best things there will
Be a minority to give an unexpected opinion. 😊 You are awesome and you spread lot of positive energy and inspiration to the world. Thank you so much for who you are and Thank you so much for inspiring me. My passion is i. Pencil sketching and in travelling the world. Am trying to make an income from pencil sketching to persue my passion of travelling the world. I will be quitting my corporate life soon for it. Once again, Thank you so much and pls continue your path of passion which will automatically make you happy and also he world😊😊👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You're great and maybe the most inspiring person for me. I'm from Germany and see your videos since you've had 30k subscribers. Never missed a Video :D keep up the great work Christian and hopefully you'll come to germany one day.....
Bless you! Following the same path and I don't think the hate is just on RUclips. Even offline people don't want to believe this life is possible. They're too scared to give up their securities and you present them with this great life that they will not be able to attain because being too scared. It pisses people off and they want to put you down for making them feel bad (while they're actually making themselves feel bad, it has nothing to do with you). Cheers to your road to a million subscribers and doing what you love!
Respect you Christian!! AND I WILL FOLLOW MY PASSION AND TRAVEL AND CAN PROUDLY SAY #iQUIT
THANKS FOR BEING A BIG INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION TO ALL OF US AND GLAD YOU SHARED
Best thing to do is simply ignore the haters. If that's what they want to spend their valuable time/energy on rather than something worthwhile then that's their problem to deal with. Another great video for me. Been following #teamgetlost since 48k. In fact, because of you I'm taking the leap and have booked a one way ticket to Bangkok and will be travelling for 6 months (budget dependent). Just wanted to say keep up the great work and I hope you and Laura have a great Christmas and an awesome 2017!
Dude you are the man. I look up to you so much. I am a 26 year old stuck in the rat race myself. I am still trying to figure out how to get out! Oh by the way, my wife and I are going to South East Asia in March! Your videos have been a huge inspiration. I can't wait to visit some of the places you vlog about. Oh, and about the comment that not all people can be travel vloggers. That is true about any profession. Our society needs a wide range of professionals to function properly. I truly believe that you and other travel vloggers provide an impactful product that makes people comfortable about the destinations they plan to visit. I myself feel much more knowledgeable and familiar with destinations in SEA because of your work, so thank you! I can't wait to meet you in person one day and chat some more. Hopefully you aren't too famous by then and you will still have a minute or two to speak with me.
I am so glad you made this video. People need to be aware of how hard you worked to get to where you are. I've been watching your videos since you had around 15-20,000 subscribers and it's been so amazing to watch your channel grow. Keep up the great work and the amazing videos!
Very informative! I just lost my job last week..and thinking to travel this jan.. great vlogs.. thanks for inspiring!! I agree that life is very short.. just be passionate of what you like to do in life.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
where can I get a bracelet similar to yours? been looking forever...love your travel vlogs...FunFor Louis got me hooked..you, Ben,devin,Cody,Josh,steve booker, et al..all great guys, I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP!
+Ted Moring bracelets are a work in progress ;) and lol that's a lot of videos. You do need help 😂
+Christian..yeah it's a lot but if you look at my list,you'll see they're some of the most positive,cheerful fun creators on YT. no drama like Fouseytube,Ricegum,Joey Salads,etc.Plus I travel a lot, I'm retired now and do missionaryand humanitarian relief work and i get a thrill seeing the young men of today with a more global interest and concern for other countries.You can have fun but learn about other cultures too.Wishing you get lost more in 2017!!!!!!!!!!!!Laura too!
Christian, I am a LeBlanc who is 45 years older than you are and I have pursued many passions so far in this life and it is the best way to live a great, fulfilling version of this very short life. Hard work, no fear of taking a step back (to chicken and rice or whatever) and passion. You have it figured out. Ignore the doubters, negative nellies, haters, and anybody else who doesn't get it. Cheering for both of you.
Michael
funny story, watched all your Thailand videos and though "k, this year I'm skipping christmas and travelling" planned my trip thanks to your videos, got to thailand and had my wallet stolen and go pro as well with all my photographs. came home early and now I'm home for christmas, everything went wrong 😂 maybe ill try again next year!
posting this so others can laugh at my misfortune with me!
Please don't justify yourself dude. They are just jealous. I am! Just live your dream and I'll watch your amazing dream and feel very happy for you. Happy Christmas xxx
I came across your VLOG a view days ago. I am approaching 50 years old and I have been considering making the jump to a life that is not the norm. You have impassioned a generation of living their best life, and now you've motivated me too. Keep doing what you do.
Christian, remember that it is always easy for people to criticize of what you have accomplished. Your success and achievements that you have earned through your hard work and your zealousness defines of who you truly are. More often, those people who are negatively commenting about you and what you do are those people who have never take risks in their lives. They have no single idea of the road you have traveled on just to get to that place where you are standing right now. You are not just a kind of vlogger who only entertains and travels around the globe. Instead, you are a kind of person who inspires, encourages, teaches, and motivates us becoming the better versions of ourselves. If only those people can take a look a little deeper of who you are and what you do, I'm sure they could get a lot from a 24 year old Canadian guy. As the saying goes, "Life's a climb, but the view is great!" And by the way, congrats to your brand new apparel line.