Well done, mate! I left school at 15 and joined the army. I drank too much, too, and got help. Now I make my money as an author. There are always ways for self-improvement. A standard education means nothing, the older you get.
Well done Steven, you bought a tear to my eye, such a genuine lovely man, you deserve the very best after all you’ve been through. Congratulations on your achievements staying sober and passing your driving test. Thank you for all you share on here. My go to man for decorating tips & tricks!
Good for you Steve. Life is what you make it. Not what some school teacher or GCSE certificate says. You've got where you are under your own steam. Every day is a journey and an opportunity to turn things around. All the best.
Well done mate. All of us can only go forward in life and make the best of it. Life can never be perfect but like you say, progress over perfection. You've taught me a lot over the years. Thank you.
Well done & well said Steven, wgat an inspiration. Hats off to you & your family. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Just shows what a humble but mighty trade painting & decorating is 👍
Great vlog Steven and hats off to you sir,for changing your life around for YOU and your supporting family.The past is the past,so keep striding forward with your work and your excellent down to earth videos.Your vlogs are very informative and useful to all,keep it up🌅
Love your openness and honesty with your story. I came here to find a video to help me redecorate a damp wall with peeling paint. I find you charming - and so I watched your intro talk. It's inspiring - good for you. Just goes to show that any one can do anything - when the time is right for them and it makes sense to them. Wishing you well with your future. And thanks for the decorating tips.
After 10 years in army, and being out for about 6 years, my wife noticed I couldn't control my drinking, my thoughts, my temper (never towards her, just dickheads in pubs), but when she said I need help, it takes a lot to ask for it, but I'm glad I did it, and I'm glad you did too mate, from one painter to another
Well done to you my fellow brother of the brush. it is the best thing i did. i never New for all those years i was making life so much harder for myself lol
Fair play to you Steven , takes a lot of courage to be that open . You've done really well mate to get where you are , i personally was drinking way too much as well and gave up 18 months ago ( i'm 53) , best thing i ever did and i wish i'd stopped years before , feel healthier , happier and i'm not likely to get into any scrapes or do anything stupid like i used to many times over the years. All the best mate and keep the vids coming 👍
Wow, that was so brave. I have nothing but admiration for you, what an absolute inspiration to us all. Thank God for that boss who saw the real man behind the addictions. Bravo👏
This is such an inspirational video - well done on turning your life around and becoming a successful painter and decorator and RUclipsr. When decorating (as I am now) I often take your advice. On your recommendation I used peel stop in my bathroom and it has worked perfectly! Thanks for the videos and for your honesty in this one. Take care
great video mate, you've done well. the amount i hear about coke on the sites i'm sure there'll be a lot of people in the trades who could use your experience
Will done mate 👍 Just goes to show the saying (If you can piss you can paint) is true if you can run a successful business and you've not been to college. With you're name being steven blake I bet you heard the jokes Blakey while working on the building sites.
Well done, mate! I left school at 15 and joined the army. I drank too much, too, and got help. Now I make my money as an author. There are always ways for self-improvement. A standard education means nothing, the older you get.
Well done to you my freind, amazing to hear. you are right, there are always ways to keep self improvement, it just takes action.
super cool that you did this, I gave up drinking May 2023. I have to say it was the best decision I ever made.
Amazing to hear, i hear you, it was the best decision i made aswell. keep it up, 1 day at a time.
Well done fellow brother of the brush for turning things around. 👍
Thankyou very much, it is very much appreciated.
Well done Steven, you bought a tear to my eye, such a genuine lovely man, you deserve the very best after all you’ve been through. Congratulations on your achievements staying sober and passing your driving test. Thank you for all you share on here. My go to man for decorating tips & tricks!
That is very kind of you, thankyou for your support.
What an inspiring person!
Thankyou very much. it is much appreciated.
Well dun.
Good for you top man.
Appreciate your honesty.
Thankyou very much, very much appreciated.
Well done keep it up
Will do, Thankyou very much.
Well done dear , you make me proud to be your wife every single day , love you more than you know ❤ 😘
Love you to. Thankyou for your support.
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Great story Steven, inspirational, all the best from Ireland! 👍
Thankyou very much, all the best to you.
Good for you Steve. Life is what you make it. Not what some school teacher or GCSE certificate says. You've got where you are under your own steam. Every day is a journey and an opportunity to turn things around. All the best.
Thankyou very much, it is much appreciated. i will enjoy the journey my freind.
Well done mate. All of us can only go forward in life and make the best of it. Life can never be perfect but like you say, progress over perfection. You've taught me a lot over the years. Thank you.
Thankyou very much, it is much appreciated.
What a honest and brilliant story some of your story echoes a bit of mine concerning how you got started in the painting game mate 👍
Cheers buddy, much appreciated.
Well done & well said Steven, wgat an inspiration. Hats off to you & your family. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Just shows what a humble but mighty trade painting & decorating is 👍
Thankyou very much my freind. much appreciated.
Great vlog Steven and hats off to you sir,for changing your life around for YOU and your supporting family.The past is the past,so keep striding forward with your work and your excellent down to earth videos.Your vlogs are very informative and useful to all,keep it up🌅
Thankyou very much, It is very much appreciated. we only look forward my freind.
Love your openness and honesty with your story. I came here to find a video to help me redecorate a damp wall with peeling paint. I find you charming - and so I watched your intro talk. It's inspiring - good for you. Just goes to show that any one can do anything - when the time is right for them and it makes sense to them. Wishing you well with your future. And thanks for the decorating tips.
Thankyou very much for your very kind comment.
Respect mate, so glad you got your self sorted 🙌
Thankyou, much appreciated.
After 10 years in army, and being out for about 6 years, my wife noticed I couldn't control my drinking, my thoughts, my temper (never towards her, just dickheads in pubs), but when she said I need help, it takes a lot to ask for it, but I'm glad I did it, and I'm glad you did too mate, from one painter to another
Well done to you my fellow brother of the brush. it is the best thing i did. i never New for all those years i was making life so much harder for myself lol
Fair play to you Steven , takes a lot of courage to be that open . You've done really well mate to get where you are , i personally was drinking way too much as well and gave up 18 months ago ( i'm 53) , best thing i ever did and i wish i'd stopped years before , feel healthier , happier and i'm not likely to get into any scrapes or do anything stupid like i used to many times over the years. All the best mate and keep the vids coming 👍
Well done you my freind that is amazing you stopped 18 months ago, keep it up. And thankyou very much.
Well done mate good on you
Thankyou very much, it is much appreciated.
Wow, that was so brave. I have nothing but admiration for you, what an absolute inspiration to us all. Thank God for that boss who saw the real man behind the addictions. Bravo👏
Thankyou, very much appreciated.
What a great video mate. Bare bones honesty. 🙌
Thankyou very much buddy.
Well done turning your life around
Thankyou very much, it is very much appreciated.
This is such an inspirational video - well done on turning your life around and becoming a successful painter and decorator and RUclipsr. When decorating (as I am now) I often take your advice. On your recommendation I used peel stop in my bathroom and it has worked perfectly! Thanks for the videos and for your honesty in this one. Take care
Thankyou very much i am glad some of the videos helped.
well done for making the recovery.
Thankyou very much.
Good on you for sorting yourself out Steve. It takes a lot of courage to do what you've done. Here's to a positive and successful future. All the best
Thankyou very much, it is very much appreciated.
Fair play mate, this was an eye opener. Best of luck 👊🏻👊🏻
Thankyou very much, it is very important.
Inspiring mate 👍🏻
Thankyou buddy.
Great stuff, delighted for you
Thankyou very much, it is very much appreciated.
❤ legend
Legend lol, Thankyou very much.
No worries pal I'll message u tomorrow for some advice 👍
@@seangavin123 Ok buddy.
Top man 👏👏👏
Thankyou very much, much appreciated.
Well Done Mate. Great Video
Cheers buddy, much appreciated.
Keep doing that
I will do, thankyou.
great video mate, you've done well. the amount i hear about coke on the sites i'm sure there'll be a lot of people in the trades who could use your experience
Thankyou very much.
Nice one mate, keep going your doing great.
Thankyou very much, it is much appreciated.
Will done mate 👍 Just goes to show the saying (If you can piss you can paint) is true if you can run a successful business and you've not been to college. With you're name being steven blake I bet you heard the jokes Blakey while working on the building sites.
Cheers, and i sure did lol.