From $400 a Week to Living In Paradise - My Story

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  • Опубликовано: 29 апр 2024
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  • @ameraboukhadra7618
    @ameraboukhadra7618 Год назад +333

    Aaron, you have no idea how much respect I have for you! I listened to every word that you said attentively. You have solved what is the biggest question, "What is the key to happiness". It is not money (funny coming from an investment banker) it is finding what you want to do and finding the ability to have free time to pursue your passions. Your fiancé is a very special lady and I know that you appreciate her. You & her make a wonderful couple and you will always be in my prayers. I will pray that you find what you are seeking and that you & your fiancé will enrich each other's lives for as long as you live. You are a gentleman, a wonderful human being and I will make it a point in my life to meet you face to face. God bless and keep living your dream, my friend. Oh, I forgot, I will share your RUclips channel link with all my Facebook friends.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +44

      can't thank you enough for all of that! such kind words. truly doing out best to enjoy life and maybe help a couple people along the way. really really do appreciate it!

    • @davidsouza3453
      @davidsouza3453 Год назад

      Thank you Aaron. Great video as always. Well said and really appreciate you taking the time to do this type of video.... young people really need to hear your words, (a young man) could not be more true to the keys to success!!!! I tell my children, stepchildren, and grandchildren the same true story as I was down and out and came out of the flames (lost everything). Inspiration for young and old!!!! Question for you, time (8,12hr) of fishing charters and cost. God-bless you and your lovely fiance. Thanks

    • @proudgrandma138
      @proudgrandma138 Год назад +4

      Congrats to you Aaron, you are 1 in a select segment of the population who gets "it." Dont have guilt over it- you deserve it! i always tell people "its not about the money, dont make it about the money. Get into something you are PASSIONATE about, bc, When its a passion, you eat, drink & sleep it." your brain will be thinking about it 24/7 even wen you dont think your brain is thinking about ALL aspects. your success will come & the money "follows" success. And it wont feel like work!

    • @josephayala7609
      @josephayala7609 Год назад

      wow this is beautifully inspiring these words and Aarons video. I just realized how much i needed these words thank you guys god bless you guys 🙏

    • @richclay7928
      @richclay7928 Год назад

      I get about one week a year in the Keys and understand your passion for the place. I am glad you have found out what many people in life will never understand - life is more than money and possessions. I watch your videos as a stress relief. Good luck in you future endeavors and may God continue to bless.

  • @doug2202
    @doug2202 Год назад +84

    Positive attitude, hard work and a supportive partner equals endless possibilities. Keep it up dude, you earned it. Cool story.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      thanks so much! we are doing our best, couldn't be happier!

  • @FormerPBABowlerJoeJenkinsII
    @FormerPBABowlerJoeJenkinsII 7 месяцев назад +2

    You may know my stepson, Kirk Dudley. He lived in the keys, lobster fished, crabbed, worked at AT&T doing cable, and had a small charter business. Unfortunately he passed away last year. He was a good young man. RIP

  • @michaelorfanos7416
    @michaelorfanos7416 8 дней назад +1

    Your video brought tears to my eyes. I'm a father of 3, know key west very well and live in SF. I love your story and am so proud for you both. Well done son, well done!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  8 дней назад +1

      thanks so much! its been a long road crazy to think how far we've come!

    • @michaelorfanos7416
      @michaelorfanos7416 8 дней назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman Your story is powerful, happy you're passing it on. Someday, you two will have a little one. All the best!

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 Год назад +84

    Very few RUclipsrs are as honest and down to earth as you are Aaron…that’s what I love about you and your videos. I get to experience the highs and lows of what you do and appreciate every second. In this day and age, you and Madeline are a breath of fresh air! God Bless you and yours and keep it all real (as if I need to tell you that)!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      really appreciate the kind words! just doing out best to be good people and enjoy our lives! thanks so much for sharing and tuning in!

    • @garyhogan7881
      @garyhogan7881 Год назад +4

      That’s what I like about him. A regular guy doing his thing.

  • @meatmaster1560
    @meatmaster1560 Год назад +38

    Dude! This is exactly the reason I am such a fan! You are REAL! Thank you for baring your soul and telling us how you got to where you are. I can speak for so many of us when I say that we really appreciate you, your honesty amd realism! Best wishes to you Maddie and Will!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      really appreciate that! doing my best to stay real!

  • @LawsonLindseyFishing
    @LawsonLindseyFishing Год назад +41

    I’ve been digging your videos man. You seem like such a genuine dude and it’s awesome to watch your channel grow so well.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      love to hear it! thanks so much for watching!

    • @RUF33OH
      @RUF33OH Год назад +1

      Lawson, what up mane!!!
      Aaron, you gotta check out Lawson’s videos if you haven’t. Unfortunately you rank #2 on my list right now behind Lawson… talk about a genuine dude… both of y’all’s content is 💯

    • @marioarrowsmith2221
      @marioarrowsmith2221 Год назад

      Great people ❤️🙏

    • @mickdee6590
      @mickdee6590 Год назад

      @@RUF33OH Lawson's ok but he has a little ways to go before he reaches Aaron's level imo although he's getting there! Cheers!

  • @jeffhewitt2181
    @jeffhewitt2181 Год назад +2

    Much respect from Summerland Key.
    Failure is not an Option

  • @williamwatkins8834
    @williamwatkins8834 Год назад +35

    I'm happy for you. You took a gamble and are on a path to achieving your term goals in life. I wish you nothing but the best in reaching your dreams.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +3

      we are giving it hell! thanks so much for watching!

  • @bjschofied1
    @bjschofied1 Год назад +19

    This was gold and I've been wanting to hear your story for a while. Thanks for sharing!

  • @johnmaurer3097
    @johnmaurer3097 3 дня назад

    I quit my job and moved to the Bay Area. Restablished a new life by the water and now have a 4 bedroom home, new truck, and boat.
    The next move is to sell this and get to the Keys. If you love where you live, you work harder, you do better, your social circle expands. Living in paradise dramatically changes you. Everything soars

  • @samgunmagnus4583
    @samgunmagnus4583 Год назад +2

    Grace and Peace to you and your family. Love and Happiness is more powerful and valuable that any currency. You have done well my brother; Much respect. Always remember the “roots” that grew that powerful dream into reality.

  • @joelfildes5544
    @joelfildes5544 Год назад +10

    Boom ! Been waiting for this…
    It did not disappoint,you are well deserving of your ‘schizzle’,quality counts,Keep up the good life !

  • @solidtangent9953
    @solidtangent9953 Год назад +14

    Amazing story man iv been watching you for a long time now this makes your story even more amazing hope things go as you wants it .

  • @clifftaylor8093
    @clifftaylor8093 Год назад +1

    Hey, yea, we're still watching'! The pursuit of Freedom! You keep grinding! Thanks for taking us along... let's rock and roll!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      haha thanks for watching! really do appreciate the support!

  • @chrism2042
    @chrism2042 Год назад +1

    I went fishing with a guide in Key West several years ago. Him and his wife vacationed KW every year from NY, on a trip back home they came up with the idea about walking away from their corporate jobs and moving. He said they found a rental house and purchased a older model jeep in KW. Sold everything in NY, moved to the small rental house in KW, he is a guide and his wife is a bartender, said they couldn't be happier.
    My wife and I go to Marathon from NC every year on vacation, I rent a canal house and take by bay boat. I work remotely as a sub-contract architectural engineer, from time to time we discuss buying a house in Marathon FL and just sale our house and land in NC, head to the keys.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      thats definitely how a lot of people end up here! haha thanks for watching!

  • @TDMaker86
    @TDMaker86 Год назад +15

    Thoroughly enjoyed this episode as it was long overdue. Your channel will continue to grow and thrive because of how genuine you are. I share the channel and watch old episodes often. You are also correct that time freedom is the ultimate goal. I retired at 31 from the NFL and aside from tending to my kids I’ve enjoyed time freedom for the last 11 years and it is the holy grail.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      that is amazing, couldn't be happier for you! so glad to hear you enjoy the videos! and thanks for the continued support!

  • @troyrush79
    @troyrush79 Год назад +23

    The support you receive is global. That must be an overwhelming feeling. I'm from Australia and watch all your videos, you inspire us so well. Whether it's cooking with Will, fishing for what we call mangrove Jack's in the shallows, diving, or these kinds of in depth clips, you inspire and thats not an easy task. Well done Aaron. I'm glad your hard work is paying off. I can see you and Madeline (I hope I spelt that right) doing key west/ pacific videos in the near future.

    • @dinos8557
      @dinos8557 Год назад +1

      Support from Ontario Canada. Not allowed to spear here but can't get enough of your videos.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +2

      can't thank you enough for this. i'll be honest, coming from where I have its a very strange feeling and a little surreal. still not used to it! thanks so much for the support! truly means more than you know!

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk Год назад +1

    I'm from muddy Mississippi. I've been to the Keys twice. That place is a Tropical Paradise. If you can't catch fish or roast an iguana, the wild oranges, limes, coconuts and grapefruits will tide you over. The water is crystal clear.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      haha right! its a lovely place thats for sure!

  • @lioryerushalmi3121
    @lioryerushalmi3121 Год назад +16

    I must admit,the main reason this channel became one of my favorite beside its great content is you Aaron,always sharing your knowledge with patience and love to the ocean.I wish that this channel will get much bigger,you surely deserve it!
    p.s always listen to your women's intuitions!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      really love to hear you enjoy it! can't thank you enough for tuning in! and I do! haha

  • @dropwindfury1
    @dropwindfury1 Год назад +17

    Aaron, you are wise past your years. I love the content and how humble you are. Keep up the good work and the phenomenal content!

  • @brsalt3709
    @brsalt3709 Год назад +10

    That's a success story man! Now we need to hear Madeleine`s side of the story or her story how she came to the keys 👍🏻

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      haha we will def cover that at some point! thanks so much!

  • @faustinofernandez3416
    @faustinofernandez3416 Год назад +1

    listened to every word. you r living the life that most of us, who love the ocean, wants to live and you deserve it after all your efforts. I appreciate you for sharing. Thank you!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      glad you enjoyed it! def wasn't an easy road but was worth every second! 🙏

  • @iichthus5760
    @iichthus5760 Год назад +1

    “Accidents” in success happen when hard work meets passion and opportunity.

  • @lisalisalisa7721
    @lisalisalisa7721 Год назад +9

    I have a plaque that was given to me and it reads “If it was easy, every dumbass would do it”. Great story and just following where life would take you. The sheer positive message and hope you spoke about, without realizing it, made me pause RUclips and just sit for a minute. Keeping it real. 👍🏼

  • @ThaiNguyen-wg3uy
    @ThaiNguyen-wg3uy Год назад +8

    It’s so amazing here!!! I’m visiting Florida Keys and am staying on Big Pine. The lobster mini season is amazing! Thank you for all your vids because it helps me understand quite a few things here. Your paradise is amazing!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      def is an awesome place! thanks so much for tuning in!

  • @DamSandyRavage
    @DamSandyRavage Год назад +1

    Born and raised in key west haven’t been back for at least 9 years but your videos help me not miss home as much ! Thank you !

  • @Euro0815
    @Euro0815 Год назад +1

    ..since youtube-algo once recommended a video from judah clark , i thought it cant get worse . finding your channel was a rescue..respect..

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      lol really appreciate that! glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @edwinroberts4653
    @edwinroberts4653 Год назад +7

    Family, religion, business, and recreation, setting goals and working hard in each of these four phases of life change my life in 1983. Hell just knowing life could be broke down in these four simple words was an epiphany for me. I feel ya, God bless

  • @lewislambert2363
    @lewislambert2363 Год назад +6

    Arron , that was the shortest 28 minute video I've ever seen. I can't believe my fortune when I found your channel. I grew up in Florida, fell in love with the water after I served my country. Your love of the water and everything that it entails makes me feel as if we're kindred spirits. I will always support your channel as much as I'm able to, I've said it before and truly mean it , you my friend are the real deal!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      really appreciate that! felt like an eternity to me! haha thanks so much for taking the time to share and watch!

  • @barbdaddy2122
    @barbdaddy2122 Год назад +1

    Love the "time freedom". I love making money, but we only spend time working, to free up other time to do what we love. The ultimate goal is "time freedom"!

  • @rickluna310
    @rickluna310 23 дня назад

    Cool story. The American dream is alive and well for anyone that is willing to work for it! I just closed on a home in KW a week ago, and I had the pleasure of working with Madeleine. She was absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend her if you are moving to the Keys. Looking forward to many days of fishing, and diving as I learn from this channel! Rick L.-

  • @kennethhardin3790
    @kennethhardin3790 Год назад +12

    I really enjoyed hearing your story! Can't wait for 100K + subs for you; you deserve it! Love seeing you and Madeleine and you guys seem genuine and real, that's what makes the channel in my opinion. God bless!

  • @corbyvinson1175
    @corbyvinson1175 Год назад +4

    This popped up randomly in my feed and I'm glad I watched it. Great story! Keep doing what you are doing. You earned another subscriber!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      welcome to the channel and love to hear it, thanks so much 🙏

  • @anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466
    @anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466 Год назад +1

    Sitting here listening to you watching the background it's just a wonderful story.

  • @ropeman3916
    @ropeman3916 7 дней назад +1

    Excellent episode. You've earned a lot of respect. Keep on living the dream bud!

  • @SuperSandshark
    @SuperSandshark Год назад +3

    One of the best, honest, and inspirational TUTORIALS I have ever had the pleasure of watching. From one business owner to another you have a great future with the passion you have for your life dream. Hard work, being humble and following that dream with the tenuousness that you show is awesome. Great job.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      can't thank you enough for the kind words 🙏 doing my best to enjoy life and take it as it comes!

  • @OnlyFins_FL
    @OnlyFins_FL Год назад +6

    Awesome story. I’ve been tuning in for quite some time now, and was lucky to have been able to have you as a charter captain last month when we came down from Jacksonville Fl. You are a genuine dude and a great fisherman. Thanks for always putting out great videos! The guys at the fire house still start out the morning with “Good morning boys and girls.”

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      haha love to hear that too funny! thanks much for tuning in brother! really do appreciate ya! 🙏

  • @michaelgreene
    @michaelgreene Год назад +1

    Good stuff. Worked for FPL 34 years. Retired this year. Love your story. Very positive. Keep the videos coming.

  • @Cyndi_Bertsch
    @Cyndi_Bertsch 10 месяцев назад +1

    That is the best happiest success story I've heard - about, ever!

  • @RJWILSON92678
    @RJWILSON92678 Год назад +10

    Aaron this video gave me hope, my wife and I love the keys and visit them every year on vacation from central pa, we have that “keys fever” and embrace the life style when we are there, you’ve put into perspective that if there’s something you want, you can make it happen, my wife’s outlook of positivity is like Maddie’s, and I’m the realistic one in our marriage, maybe I should listen to her like you did to Maddie, I truly appreciate the perspective and hope you gave us, god bless and hope to see you in the keys one of these days.🙏🙏🙏

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +2

      love to hear it! and she's just made me realize that everything is worth a shot! even if you fail you at least had a chance! thanks for tuning in!

  • @slipperybeastaviationfishingsh
    @slipperybeastaviationfishingsh Год назад +5

    Great video Aaron. Thank you so much for sharing with us lots of your personal life. I am sure that it will change someone life for all the better. I respect you as a person a great fisherman and a youTube video creator. Have a great day keep up the great work. 🤜🤛💯

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      hopefully it helps someone and it'll be worth it, thanks so much for watching!

  • @lapeter2168
    @lapeter2168 Год назад +1

    You are living my dreams my men. I grow up on the islands , from Micronesia and seeing your videos reminded me much of back home, so whenever im thinking of back home i watch your videos. Thank you men. Big shout out to you.

  • @madhatter2465
    @madhatter2465 Год назад +1

    I can tell that you have worked hard and nothing was given to you even by you being on the screen you can tell it ain't easy. Great Journey! Keep Going ON

  • @borikennautical6649
    @borikennautical6649 Год назад +3

    Sir, I admire you. A working hard guy, yes living the dream but you bust you but working hard for it. Thanks so much to share this with us. I call you the fish slaughther but this guy is real! I am hoping to one day go down and go in a charter with you to do some fishing. I can scuba dive but will be cool to fight some fish with the legent. Keep up the good work.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      really appreciate it! just doing my best to enjoy life!

  • @jessyo12
    @jessyo12 Год назад +3

    I was chillin and burning and when I swiped down to see your notification it made me smile your the one and only waterman bro keep them videos coming

  • @charlesdothard2192
    @charlesdothard2192 Год назад +1

    Well done,Arron.Watch you often but never comment. Was brought up fishing and spearfishing in theHomestead Fla. area. Im 71 now so dont dive any longer. Just fish.Contined success and keep the positive thoughts!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      really appreciate that! love to hear you enjoy the videos!

  • @BarryAdams777
    @BarryAdams777 Год назад +1

    Father God has truly blessed you and Miss Madeleine, Aaron. Congratulations! Keep up the attitude & good works!!!

  • @Theonlyfloridaman
    @Theonlyfloridaman Год назад +10

    Congrats bro on putting in the hard work and getting to where you want to be! Definitely a great feeling, I'm working that way. Living the dream!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      no better feeling! thanks for watching! keep on keeping on!

  • @tonycamaj7243
    @tonycamaj7243 Год назад +4

    Thank you for inspiring others to follow their dreams. Your channel is one of my favorites.

  • @jimmybrod3004
    @jimmybrod3004 Год назад +1

    I know so many folks that have chased that dream of living and working in the keys and have given up. Congrats

  • @JuanRivera-lj5lu
    @JuanRivera-lj5lu Год назад +2

    Thank you for the great story, Never stop Dreaming totally agree

  • @DrewJ79
    @DrewJ79 9 месяцев назад +3

    Aaron this was a great video. I know it was posted a while ago but I just want you to know people are still seeing it for the first time and it is motivating. You seem like your still a humble guy enjoying the fruits of your labor. Thanks for putting out your content for us to enjoy.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  9 месяцев назад +1

      really appreciate the positive feedback! 🙏

  • @hazybrain7
    @hazybrain7 Год назад +2

    Hey Aaron, found your channel a little while ago and just wanted to say I find your no nonsense and simple productions without the cliched music that every youtuber uses very refreshing and relaxing. Knowing nothing about the sea or fishing, but having hunted with falcons as a teenager I love the passion you have for what you're doing and your straight talk and incredible underwater footage brings me a lot of peace brother ! Anyway just wanted to say keep doin what you're doin and you deserve all the happiness in the world as you are obviously making a lot of people very happy with your content. Kind Regards from Ireland.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      Can’t thank you enough for the kind words. Doing our best to enjoy life as it comes! And I’ve gotta say hunting with falcons sounds like one of the coolest things ever! Hope i get to witness that one day. Thanks again 🙏🏻

  • @Prosouthern688
    @Prosouthern688 Год назад +1

    Arron You and your future wife deserve nothing but success!
    God bless!

  • @melaniedozier2767
    @melaniedozier2767 Год назад +7

    I am officially crying because I am SO happy and proud of you guys, the part about the house really got me!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      haha!! thank yo so much for being apart of our journey!!

  • @jdo0707
    @jdo0707 Год назад +13

    Good for you Aaron. Your channel has really inspired me to take a chance and move to South Carolina. I’ve hated winters for 30 years and finally took the leap. I leave in two weeks and can’t wait for a fresh start. It’s not quite key west, but the ocean will be out my back door and I can’t wait

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      we all have our own version of paradise! love to hear this for you! congrats and best of luck!

    • @jdo0707
      @jdo0707 Год назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman thanks man! Someday I’ll make my way down to key west and book a charter with you 🤙🏻

    • @johnbrown5787
      @johnbrown5787 Год назад

      please don't move here to south carolina. I beg you. I would love to leave.

    • @jdo0707
      @jdo0707 Год назад

      @@johnbrown5787 I’ll trade places with you then 🤣

    • @johnbrown5787
      @johnbrown5787 Год назад

      @@jdo0707 I'm in the upstate area. stay far away from Columbia and Orangeburg. Charleston county if you like the beach. Summerville is nice.

  • @SaltwaterSalvation
    @SaltwaterSalvation Год назад +1

    This is awesome Aaron! Love to hear it man! Life is good! Keep up the awesome work!

  • @raybrdjr
    @raybrdjr 8 месяцев назад +1

    COOL STORY AARON! MY FIRST TIME TO THE KEYS WAS 2019. I RODE MY HARLEY FROM MOBILE AL TO DAYTONA BIKEWEEK IN MARCH THEN RODE ALL THE WAY TO KEYWEST. SCENIC DRIVE WAS AMAZING BUT DAMN, WAS IT HOT! I DIDNT CARE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND DUVAL. SEEING CHICKENS ON PEOPLES CARS JUST REMINDED ME OF A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY. BEAUTIFUL RIDE HOPPING FROM ISLAND TO ISLAND DRIVING SOUTH THOUGH.

  • @fg146
    @fg146 Год назад +3

    If you inspired even one person to get out of their rut and start living their best life then you've done one hell of a good deed. My story was figuring out how to just move to Florida and buy a house and a big boat as a single man. It took me a good while and a lot of work but I made it happen and am happy as a clam. I have a decent home, two boats, two motorcycles and no woman dragging me down :)

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      thats the way I see it, hopefully I help one person and it was worth my time!

  • @Trease5
    @Trease5 Год назад +4

    Positive attitude. No exaggeration. Honest. No click bait. Pure transparency.
    RUclipsrs take notes.
    Good shit Aaron.

  • @simpleman3473
    @simpleman3473 Год назад +2

    True Florida adventure. You have done good, takes a lot of hard work

  • @scotttillotson3962
    @scotttillotson3962 Год назад +1

    Hey guys, long time supporter from Perth Western Australia. Easy to follow sincere and honest people 🙂 Keep living the dream !

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      love to hear it! hope to be out your way some day! thanks so much for tuning in!

  • @ruben_od5012
    @ruben_od5012 Год назад +3

    I've seen so many of your videos but this is the one I'll never forget. PERFECT TIMING FOR ME. I ate, I drank and I breathed every word. Keep it up, you never know what live you are changing by the simple decision of making one video. God bless you. MUCHAS GRACIAS

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      love to hear that! thanks so much for watching!

  • @HDMScorp
    @HDMScorp Год назад +3

    I've always said for years that Key West will be my end destination. The lifestyle just calls my name. As a current boat captain in Miami, watching this video convinced me of my dream even more. Keep it up brotha. Living vicariously through your content in the meantime 🤙

  • @brandonpennington1178
    @brandonpennington1178 Год назад +2

    My buddy introduced me to your channel last week and I couldn’t be more grateful that he did. There are things people say, that if you’re listening it’s a valuable lesson. The difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful person is their ability to follow through will stick with me forever. Thank you for that!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      really love to hear that, its made the world of a difference for me!

  • @exeter1588
    @exeter1588 Год назад +1

    Young man, you are the epitome of the American dream. With a positive mind-set and the willingness to work hard, you can achieve anything in this great country. Much respect. be well.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      im giving it hell! thanks so much for watching!

    • @exeter1588
      @exeter1588 Год назад

      @@KeyWestWaterman Your welcome.

  • @mikeself1602
    @mikeself1602 Год назад +4

    Appreciate your story. To me, the best quality you bring to the videos is keeping things real! Time freedom is precious beyond words! You're definitely heading in the right direction. Best of luck to y'all in your journey!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      I try my best to keep it real! thanks so much for tuning in!

  • @JuanLopez-jk9mu
    @JuanLopez-jk9mu Год назад +3

    Awesome! thank you for sharing and onwards and upwards! She is great! The game changes when you find the right person to share your dreams with.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      I couldn't agree more! been the best thing to happen to me!

  • @lukedenbleyker5091
    @lukedenbleyker5091 Год назад +1

    Too funny yesterday I shared your channel with my uncle who turned me on to fishing. And today I'm watching this video. You guy's are awesome.

  • @stephenberry156
    @stephenberry156 4 месяца назад

    I never met you until today. Yes you are living the dream. Great for you and the misses. Enjoy life...

  • @toofourwon2004
    @toofourwon2004 Год назад +11

    Happy to see you succeed going after your dreams. Sounds like you've earned ever bit of it. Hope to get down to the keys and meet you and go fishing! keep up the good work.

  • @cbuffard
    @cbuffard Год назад +5

    Great video as always! Like your other videos,love the reality check in that “it takes work to achieve your goals” great lesson. Keep up the great work and I pray much success and happiness as you continue to live the dream!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      doing my best to keep it real! thanks so much for watching!

  • @richceretto5836
    @richceretto5836 Год назад +1

    Aaron, blessings to you and Madeleine. Thank you!

  • @stevensmith8580
    @stevensmith8580 9 месяцев назад +2

    You come across in your videos as a truly warm and authentic human being. Madeleine mirrors that. That, I think, is the cornerstone of your success. Thank you for sharing your story!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  9 месяцев назад

      really appreciate the positive feedback!

  • @KevinKorhorn
    @KevinKorhorn Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your story Aaron! Very inspiring. You have the gift of storytelling. Keep using that gift to inspire people and change the world!

  • @ryanmills5613
    @ryanmills5613 Год назад +3

    Wow. Thank you so much for sharing all that super inspirational dude! This totally lit a fire in me and has my dream wheels spinning so watch me positive think my way into paradise next - you rock thanks for all you do keep at it congrats on the house and I look forward to your wedding episode! ;)

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      love to hear this! thanks so much for tuning in brother!

  • @Leonard606
    @Leonard606 Год назад +1

    Man after you said your age and lived in Titusville, I pulled out my old Apollo Elementary yearbook and sure enough you were there in Kindergarten (I was in 1st). We only lived there a year when my dad was deployed to be near the relatives. Small world!
    Started watching your vids a while back and we’re looking at moving down there. I just picked up a 100% remote job so figured I might as well live in paradise.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      haha that is too funny! good ol' Apollo! man how time flies! and thats amazing love to hear it!

  • @tmyzmym
    @tmyzmym Месяц назад +1

    Aaron, when first i saw ur vids, many questions arose to my mind. And when i keep watching more videos, i understood that inside out you are same. Im from Maldives, i love your videos. Thank you.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Месяц назад

      so glad you enjoy the videos and appreciate the kind words!

  • @williamparker8318
    @williamparker8318 Год назад +8

    I've only started to watch this channel and have enjoyed your content. I only recently experienced Key West and can attest to how difficult it is to start a new beginnings in that region. Most young people we ran into held 2 to 3 jobs and shared an apartment away from the area they wanted to be. But what I saw was a lot of determination and love for the area. If you want something you truly want, then there is going to be a lot of hard work involved. It can be done. Just take a look at Aaron. Cheers. Oh, keep up the great content. I'll be spreading the word of Key West Waterman.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      that sounds about right! def a difficult place to place roots, but it can be done! thanks so much for watching!

  • @cluelessinthekeys1099
    @cluelessinthekeys1099 Год назад +3

    I have seen you and Madeline around town a few times and I truly appreciate, how you are in your videos is how you are in real life. This is in my opinion the best inside of the real keys life video I've ever seen. Keep it up. See you soon I'm sure.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      love to hear that! I've never tried to "sell" anything and I hope I never get to that point. thanks so much!

  • @sergeidragunov8103
    @sergeidragunov8103 Год назад +1

    You have travelled a long way from what you saw as your normal, well done, be Blessed in all you do and good luck, thanks for sharing your journey.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      its def been a long road! thanks so much for watching!

  • @bruceclyne5254
    @bruceclyne5254 7 месяцев назад

    Greetings from Alabama. Thanks for telling your story and sharing what you have learned about life. Keep on growing and savor the topsy-turvy voyage we call life!

  • @cassadilla_99
    @cassadilla_99 Год назад +3

    I’m glad you posted this. It really brings light to the real struggle and hard work it takes. You’re down to earth and I’m glad to hear the story! A real inspiration

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      I hope it helps someone. and it won't be in vain! thanks so much

  • @mlg_drdeath5895
    @mlg_drdeath5895 Год назад +5

    This is amazing, I watched the whole thing!! Your honesty awesome man and plzs keep up the amazing content you don’t know how much a stress reliever your videos are.

  • @Mr_Black_1777
    @Mr_Black_1777 Год назад +1

    Hell yeah sir, hell yeah. If only the world had your level of honesty and realness. Hell yeah.

  • @michaelhankins2237
    @michaelhankins2237 Год назад +1

    Man I really glad I watched this video. I started watching your videos because I love to hunt and fish and love to watch fishing and hunting shows. I’m from Northeast Texas. My wife and I started a wild hog processing shop. We are just starting out. Business has not been very good. I’ve almost closed it down. You gave me some hope to keep it going. We have been struggling to get our name out there. I work at sawmill full time. This video has moved me to keep on pushing. Thank you sir.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      Love to hear you enjoy the channel! And I’ve been there brother. I know the struggle. Keep pushin, get creative! I wish nothing but the best for you guys!

  • @AdventuresCG
    @AdventuresCG Год назад +3

    Great inspirational story of following a passion and sticking with it. Love that you come from Titusville and have positive things to say about it. I have lived here many years. I looked up your brother up on Facebook and found out he and I have a few mutual friends so our paths may have crossed.. Keep up the great work and you and Madeline will continue to build a great life together.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      thanks for tuning in! and too funny such a small world. thanks so much!

  • @piggydiggerfishing6142
    @piggydiggerfishing6142 Год назад +3

    Just recently found your channel. This is a very inspiring story. Having the time and freedom to do what you want to do hits home with me. Keep it up.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      welcome to the channel! hope you enjoy it! thanks so much!

  • @StevenWebber-bh6cv
    @StevenWebber-bh6cv 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Aaron, Steve Webber from Australia. I just wish I could subscribe at least another 1,000 times. Don't lose this - you are fantastic.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  10 месяцев назад

      really do appreciate the kind words! thanks so much

  • @Skibbidyboobop
    @Skibbidyboobop Год назад +1

    Clearwater native. Friends in Titusville where I played soccer in my youth. Tried to book a charter in October but realized it wasn't in the cards. I'll be back soon to get some Dibs on Bottom!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      that awesome! and love to hear it! boat comes out in oct every year and has some work done!

  • @deandobbs2727
    @deandobbs2727 Год назад +3

    Enjoyed your story Aaron! I’ve seen your followers double since I started watching you! Also just retired from AT&T 2 years ago! Keep up the videos! Hopefully soon I’ll try and book you for a trip!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      glad you enjoyed it! and thats amazing congrats! thanks so much!

  • @justinkelly2880
    @justinkelly2880 Год назад +3

    By far my favorite video you've made Aaron, puts things in perspective for those of us who have a dream but are hesitant to pursue it. Really is an inspirational story and I appreciate you sharing it with us.

  • @jeffwilliams7667
    @jeffwilliams7667 20 дней назад +1

    Congrats on building your lives in a place where in my opinion is at least twice as hard as most places. I lived in Key West for 3 years and its extremely hard to make ends meet let alone buy your own home. My love for fishing is the same and my only other comment is keep doing what you're doing. You have a great channel and I enjoy watching.

  • @markboudreaux868
    @markboudreaux868 7 месяцев назад +1

    Such an amazing story thanks for sharing 👍👏👏👏👏

  • @jessicagrover402
    @jessicagrover402 Год назад +8

    This was incredible. Thank you for this!! Keep living that dream with the woman of your dreams. Love this❤️❤️

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      thanks so much for watching! we are doing our best!

    • @brianteter9481
      @brianteter9481 Год назад +1

      Congratulations on your journey! your back story was interesting . Good luck to You and Madelin!

  • @mikecawley3997
    @mikecawley3997 Год назад +3

    Just had to say.... min 20 in and your story is amazing! I love it and I am happy for the both of you! I also love all of your RUclips stuff!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      thanks so much! probably the longest I've ever talked in my life! 😂

  • @lynchproductions7901
    @lynchproductions7901 11 дней назад +1

    I have gained a whole new level of respect for you!! I’ve watched several of your videos but of coarse, never knew the back story! You have inspired me and my wife so much just listening to how you and your wife pushed through the negative thoughts of “it’s impossible”! I’m a big believer in (behind every good man is a great woman) after 25yrs of marriage I’m a living testament to that my friend!! Me and the wife recently visited the keys!! Stayed in Marathon for a week for our anniversary! Needless to say, we didn’t wanna go home (Kansas City). We’ve made up our minds we ARE gonna find a way to move down there! We aren’t wealthy by any means and that usually prevents us from dreaming that big! But you have changed our thought process! Gotta stay positive! Negativity gets you nowhere! I’m not sure how we are gonna pull this off but, it’s GOT TO HAPPEN!! We have never felt so happy and care free as we did when we was in the keys!! It’s simply different than any other place we’ve been! I never comment on videos of social media stuff, but I want you to know how much of an inspiration you are!! I wish you nothing but the best for you guys! Keep doing what ya do!! 😊

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  11 дней назад +1

      Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share and wish you nothing but the best! Most things worth having Dont come easy. But it’s all worth it. I hope it all works out for yall! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @cfv704
    @cfv704 Год назад +1

    First time watching a whole video of your content. Wow. Just wow. Couldn't stop listening. As genuine of a person if there ever were one. Great life advice. Props to your old lady too. Reminds me a lot of my wife and I. I have to work on having a negative mindset. Thank you my new RUclips friend.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад

      really love to hear that! and I was guilty of it for years. realized the reason I was stuck in life was because my mind was negative. all the doors were closed.

  • @jayroll06
    @jayroll06 Год назад +4

    Love your story! I just found your page like a week ago and have been watching videos every day since. Your story is awesome! Your videos are addicting! I've learned a lot and now want to get into spearfishing in my home state of Michigan where it just became legal. You are truly an inspiration! I had to say it. Literally my first time commenting on RUclips. Thanks for the videos. Best wishes and good luck! Maybe I'll get a chance to book a charter with you some day.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  Год назад +1

      really love to hear that, can't thank you enough for taking the time to share! get out there and spear!!! haha