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  1. Great words of wisdom and introspection. You have a new subscriber
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  2. Hey Jim, you sound like a really great guy and thanks for sharing. I would like to share something with you. Approaching 68 years old and can certainly relate to the passage of time. Do you think there's an afterlife and what does that look like to you?
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  3. We’re not just beings we’re becomings the question is what am I becoming? We’re all servants of servants. We’re here to help each other get our needs met. Virtue is its own reward you have to be good to feel good.
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  4. Love the advice Jim, props from here in Ireland
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  5. Experiecnce is the most valuable thing someone can give. I feel like my purpose is in encouraging others. I feel more called to that because of this video. Thank you.
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  6. I subsribe about 30 min ago. And its just extremley useful to hear these things. Not obly whats in the videos. But it helps open our own minds to other aspects of life not talked about
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  7. Your stories are uniquely YOU! I have put up my very FIRST video on my new YT channel to help generational respect to those with amazing life experiences. I will provide you the channel name, if you like, as I would not presume to announce. Also, I have credited you on my first video, with some others, who inspired me to share. At 60, you renew your exact Chinese zodiac through all the elements. I am a reborn wood dragon. This only happens ONCE in your life unless you are blessed to live to 120. With this rebirth is a mission. You’ve started yours 4 years in advance. Keep on keeping on!
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  8. I’ve had my channel since 2011 but quit posting videos for over 10 years. What a BIG mistake. So I decided this year I would post 30 videos straight. I just completed 32 in a row!
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  9. You graduated high school 40 years ago? You really look good bro, share with us your diet and fitness tips when you get a chance. Great video thanks for sharing!!
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  10. Another video full of FACTS! 💯We got to keep pouring into the lives of the younger generation and let them know what it really takes to succeed. Congrats on your growth.
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  11. Appreciate the video. I think what resonated with me the most is the part where you mentioned that when we love ourselves we share that love. Rather than loving others for some sense of return. I'm a therapist, I participate in my own therapy. One thing I've been wrestling with at 37 is maintaining a sense of identity. I'm always authentic. But the authenticity lacks substance if that makes sense. I told my therapist when he asked, I have had moments when I liked myself. But I've never loved myself. I've managed to achieve some success in academics at this later stage of my life and I've managed to have some good jobs. But I think it may have been for an ego push. To show myself and others I could do it. But now what? I'm a therapist and I'm actually expected to help people, and a lot of days I feel inadequate. My love for being social has turned to anxiety. I dread having to interact with folks and as a social worker, that's a problem lmao. I've been thinking, do I like therapy or do I like the idea of therapy? Meaning, do I like to actually deal with drama or do I like the idea of storytelling, creating the drama, sharing how folks can heal from their struggles, and raising awareness on certain issues? I've always wanted to be a creative. Work in film and writing. I'm just at a point where, I want to say my educational journey was for a reason. But maybe I'm neglecting a huge part of it and maybe that's why I feel out of sorts?
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  12. We have a creator, in the invincible world…. Jesus said it all, look it up
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  13. Appreciate you sharing this...but what you are actaully searching for is Christ. Really hope you find Him.
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  14. No words do justice to how much this lights me up my Friend. HATS OFF to you as you Play That Role! I salute your humility and ability to adapt. You’re going to help people improve themselves and their lives. 🙏👊🏽❤️🔥
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  15. Great video, thanks for that. Thanks for the recommendation of the Outlive book and your experience of losing weight and putting muscle mass on. I first heard about this book on the 2% podcast that Michael Easter - who wrote 'The Comfort Crisis - mentioned - great book for motivation and getting people outside of their usual routines. I am in the UK and started Rucking with weight 5 years ago - I am now 55 and I lost all the weight I had put on during the previous 10 years. Now, I don't seem to be be able to put weight on even during the Christmas holidays, and I eat healthily and I am always mentally counting calories until it became second nature. However, I now need to start some sort of weight fitness regime - as you mentioned - as I noticed I am becoming skinny fat, with my arms quite skinny as well as my legs - even after all the Rucking I have done.
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  16. Thank you for the video. I am 48 years old and have been down more paths than I would like to admit. I am now starting on another journey and I was considering documenting the process. I am scared I will just look foolish but I guess thats in my head. Everything you said hits home. Thanks! Keep on doing it! Cheers!
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  17. Hello Mr. Jim, I've seen this video randomly today and I think I needed it today. I'm unemployed for a full year, I don't have any work and I HATE myself because I have a 1.9 (almost 2) year old kid and a wife and I can't even afford to pay bills now. I can't take care of my child like I want to, I don't know what to do. People say that I'm 30 years old now and I don't have an income setup, I don't have savings, I don't have my own home, car...etc, even my own brother says this. Which is enough to demotivate me. I've been thinking of taking my own life because I hate my life. Like you said in the video "You must love yourself". I want to do that. I used to love myself I used to play video games and go for a bike ride, I used to do things I love and like. Now my priority is my wife and my kid and for that I've sold my bike, I've sold my ps5 & steam deck, I've spent my savings because of 1 whole year of unemployment. I don't know what to do.. Any advice, any words, anything you have for me please let me know. I'm dead broke, hard to even buy my baby's diapers and milk, no one to help me, I've taken many loans... I want to live for my kid because I love him so much and my wife.
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  18. You are more than welcome. I appreciate your motivational words that support my listening skills in English.
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  19. 10 yrs ago I left NYC rat race life at age 42 and went in Vietnam to teach English. Im now married with a lovely, caring lady. I play soccer twice a week, i teach kids and i travel 4 month/year. Happy. Happy. So many Americans like Jim are depressed.
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  20. What invaluable experience you have shared with us, sir. I am so happy to have stumbled across your channel. You earned a subscribe from Pakistan. Thank you so much. More power to you.
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  21. Actually, what you said at the end (If you're not growing, you're dying) isn't true. To grow IS to die, die to self. If the grain dies, it bears much fruit. Unity of opposites. Growth happens when we die to our selfishness.
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  22. You're the kindest human being ,we can see that through your videos. You reply to every comment with kind words keep it up! 🙏🏼🤍
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  23. WELL DONE YOU SPEAK COMMON SENSE THATS THE REASON.
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  24. If you need help with technology get a five year old! 😂 lol you always have something good to say! I don’t think I could come up with something every day! Ugh 😮 take care and good luck!🍀
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  25. Super pleased for you Jim, well done mate ;) You have a beautiful neighbourhood btw, looks great
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  26. This is authentic. Im 44 and want to be alive as long as I can. Mainly for my children. Good message. Positivity is contagious.
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  27. My 2 cents. 1. Time - Telling people time is the most important thing - only makes people anxious to be productive. 2. Making a lasting impression on folks. Why even care about what others think. Again - this does nothing but create anziety. 3. i think we are divided becuase the people in control have purchase the two party system. And have created reasons for both sides to hate each other and stay divided. I know I don't think the other side is like me... 4. I think the word is energy - not time? My recommendation - live life like your on your own island. Be social - but most importanly, be yourself.
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  28. My grandmother used to say, "You can't explain to a child that fire burns, until he sees for himself. 😉
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  29. This is how we imagine a normal American in Germany: heavily in debt with several credit cards, married for the third time in an unhappy marriage, more debts that can never be paid off and working until death. Not really desirable, your free country.
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  30. Gratitude is at least a partial antidote to the fear of time racing by faster than we would like.
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  31. Great one Jim! I really appreciated your video. The way you talked about critics and why we should ignore them really hit the nail on the head. I’m leaving my job soon because the constant criticism has become unbearable. They’re always giving feedback, but the issue is, they don’t even know where to start. I’ve been juggling five different roles at once, and somehow, I’m still “not the right fit.” It’s frustrating, and honestly, I’m tired of the passive-aggressive comments. Like, this one colleague who, just before I’m about to leave, will sarcastically say, “Nice one, man! One more project to go!” with a fake laugh. I’ve had enough of that. The first time, I didn’t say anything, but later in a meeting, he said it again, and I finally asked, “What’s so funny? Want me to laugh along?” Suddenly, there was complete silence. The thing is, critics like this aren’t helpful. They rarely look at themselves and just throw out their opinions without any real understanding of the situation. I’ve always been confident—never insecure—but for a long time, I’d hold back, afraid of upsetting people. What did I get in return? Nothing. I was seen as weak, someone with no backbone. But over the last few weeks, I’ve started speaking up, every single time. I respect others’ opinions, but if I’m not 100% okay with something, I’ll voice it. Like this coworker who always waits until I’m about to leave at 5 to ask me questions, but then completely ignores me the rest of the day. So, I told him, “I’ll take a look tomorrow. I’m heading home now and food’s ready.” Firm, but respectful. I’ve got five days left, and I’m not looking back. Critics like this just don’t matter. I’ve learned that standing up for myself and ignoring these pointless criticisms is the only way forward. Thanks again for the video, Jim. It really helped me put things into perspective.
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  32. 👍
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  33. Thanks for sharing your story with us
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  34. Humble, thoughtful, blunt. Thank you for this.
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  35. This was awesome thank you for your wisdom
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  36. was watching (listening) to yt while doing other stuff, one of your vids showed in the suggested bar to the right so i watched it. then watched about 5 others and subbed. my fav part was where you mentioned how you felt/how it affected you when you was a coach to a young bloke who wanted to do cross country, got his shit together in life then suddenly passed at 25. as a 50+ genX'er it resonated with me about how there seems to be a lack of empathy and grattitude in the world these days.
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  37. Nope;looking after yourself and your dogs. Period
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  38. Thank you, Message received. YouTube allows your legacy to live longer and encourages future generations not even born yet. You will be Remembered
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  39. Yes. I am a similar age and I am prioritising my life the good people I have in my life, what I need and what I want to achieve. Jim is right. The world's population is divisive I and they seek division to find meaning and are wasting their time. Stay away from the haters in the world, they come in many forms. From religious righteousness to narcissistic people and others.
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  40. It's my life, I will do with it what I want. If I want, I will waste it
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  41. That's cool , I started , framing, roofing, siding .. houses in high-school at the billings career center at 16. , I'm 48 now , still love building 💙 ( doing a remodel now we build alot of airbnb's..
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  42. The title should be: "Be happy who I am". THX for your thoughts, we all on this way, but not everyone is going in the right direction.
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  43.  @Jim_Burrows_Thrives  Im from Europe, my hobby is my job, Sometimes I try to be helpful, the greatest happiness is helping others without profit, even if they do not appreciate it. You do it for others and myrself and you will feel that your existence has meaning. It is almost a mystical experience. Good luck my brother.:)
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  44. Yeah, thinking people hopefully learn this stuff by your age. But then it gets better, potentially: Summon the courage to be your true self. And tell the child within that it’s ok, really, but shut up. Because the adult is in control now, and isn’t afraid anymore. That’s a game-changer.
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  45. Worth watch video 🙏🏼, Please make a video on the do's and don'ts based on your 57 years of life experience. It will be very helpful for us.
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  46. I'm 40 and my main obstacle is finances and work life. I created an urban art company, which has provided me with (and continues to provide) an income that no other job has provided me with to date. However, I'm faced with the physical and mental exhaustion that this activity causes me, not to mention the uncertainty of being an artist. There are SO many obstacles to completing the work and receiving payment, and this really discourages me from continuing. Then there's the fact that life, even the simplest one, is very expensive, especially for those who have children like me. I feel completely trapped and have difficulty finding peace and connecting with the activities I love. I fight hard to be free, but sometimes I feel like following a normal life, getting one or two jobs and living like a zombie. I feel like I have no options.
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  47. Good for you!🎉 I just started watching your videos today,& subscribed!👍 Keep on keepin' on!
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  48. I'm 3 years in and still learning with making vids. It's kinda never ending and I think it's great! Having any creative hobbies is good imo. Thanks for sharing JB!
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  49. Wow! An amazing use of 7 minutes here Jim! Such valuable truth in this. Really liked this one. Thank you. A great life coach you are!
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  50. Yes, and the lobster can only grow when his hard shell dies and falls away. We, too, must die to self and selfishness if we expect to grow. With death brings new life.
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