I Refuse To Lose: How I Overcame Anxiety to Become A $900/day Meat Man

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  • @dobalina20
    @dobalina20 3 роки тому +2

    5 yrs Old and Still Kicking Ass. #classic. III

  • @MKpixelfan
    @MKpixelfan 8 років тому +3

    awesome story Malan. We certainly are in a complete control of our lives and our future. Never allow anyone to break you, never allow "NO" to be in your way. Create the life you know you're meant to live or die trying.

  • @breakingbenjamin05
    @breakingbenjamin05 8 років тому +4

    Your story telling is amazing.. I don't know how I came across your channel but I love it. Subbed!

  • @chrisnichols2241
    @chrisnichols2241 8 років тому +17

    Great story! you should do more videos man... you're really easy to listen to

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +6

      +Chris Nichols yeah i think it's what i'll be doing for a while :)

    • @chrisnichols2241
      @chrisnichols2241 8 років тому

      +Malan Darras awesome

  • @rewok11
    @rewok11 8 років тому +3

    You are a brilliant storyteller! Looking forward to more life stories from your past, because I think many of us had similar experiences and can relate to that. Oh, and you have a new subscriber.

  • @lucia.marginean
    @lucia.marginean 8 років тому +3

    Great story, Malan! I got a totally different vibe than if I'd have read it as a blog post. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BlaiderPoland
    @BlaiderPoland Рік тому

    Words to live by. Every time i feel i'm done i say it to myself in my head. Hope you're doing great man!

  • @alexlavigne2138
    @alexlavigne2138 8 років тому +1

    Great video dude! I'm currently in this phase of getting out of depression and doing something with my life. You sharing this story helps people like me. Thanks man.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +1

      +Alexandre Lavigne thanks man, i'm with you. it's a daily/weekly/yearly/decadely/lifelongly battle. Good luck to you!

  • @Zakkkkkkkkkka
    @Zakkkkkkkkkka 7 років тому +3

    Fantastic story!! This inspires me out of my social anxiety.

  • @mpbirk
    @mpbirk 8 років тому +2

    Easily one of the best storytellers on youtube. I'm In sales and love this vid..great job Malin I'm a fan!

  • @melissaclark8381
    @melissaclark8381 8 років тому

    I saw that same kind of advertisement in the 80's and wondered what it was all about. That Rock and Roll advertisement was in the newspaper every week. Ha! Good story!

  • @thecpagenius171
    @thecpagenius171 7 років тому

    Don't know why but this has to be the best video of yours that I've listen to on your channel? I love it!

  • @reidmoto
    @reidmoto 8 років тому

    I love this story and how you changed your mindset and angle and broke through! I sold Cutco cutlery door to door when I was in high school and I can relate to your experiences.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Reid Yamamoto yeah man, if you haven't done door to door sales, you haven't lived! (glad to not be doing it anymore though haha)

  • @lougoban
    @lougoban 8 років тому

    Amazing story Malan.. (or David - that passage made my day). Thanks for that!

  • @squalobike
    @squalobike 5 років тому

    Malan, you're a great story teller and i could listen to your stories for hours.
    Thanks for the motivation.
    You sparked my obsession with am.
    Hope that in one year i'll have enough to come to the us to an af. convention and meet you guys.

  • @quirozAndres
    @quirozAndres 8 років тому

    Thanks Malan, a Winners Story. Motivating, because if you can refuse to loose, so can I..
    Thanks.

  • @tammieparrishmiller3669
    @tammieparrishmiller3669 8 років тому

    I just started watching your channel. This is my 3rd or 4th video and my favorite by far! I used to be very good friends who were meat salesmen. It was a rock n roll day anytime they were around. One guy ended up with a Car Dealership. He could sell anything. One of the coolest dudes I've ever known. Ended up marrying a nurse who was the coolest chick I've ever known. Anyway, I like what your saying. Love your Tattoos! Love your channel and am gonna keep watching! Thanks! Tammie Parrish Miller

  • @seanjohn864
    @seanjohn864 7 років тому

    When he said long story short I died laughing,Along with that fender shirt I really liked this video and I too live in Dallas

  • @Superbob_482
    @Superbob_482 8 років тому

    Thank you for making these videos they've helping me alot specialy this one. Am so intimidated and sheeps. I hate it this is the worst disaventage that someone could have.

  • @delta0921
    @delta0921 7 років тому

    Great story telling Malan, big thumbs up bro! Kinda reminds me of two older movies from many years ago - Repo Man and Boiler Room when you described the crazy people that worked at the companies. LOL

  • @thejasonbischoff
    @thejasonbischoff 8 років тому

    I had the same experience with Blue Ribbon meats in Austin Tx! Never became even a baby shark, but you're right about the cast of characters and experience.

  • @MoPhat61
    @MoPhat61 8 років тому

    Malan, You basically Launched and Optimized your Meat Sales Campaign. First optimizing the headline "Hi, my name is Anthony" and then optimizing your mindset. "I Refuse to Lose" Of all your videos, this one is my favorite. Thanks Malan!

  • @mnl6794
    @mnl6794 5 років тому

    Wow, this story is pure gold !!

  • @cutarecutarescu
    @cutarecutarescu 8 років тому +2

    What else can one say except: Thank you, man!

  • @timwisniewski5834
    @timwisniewski5834 8 років тому +3

    Henry Ford. "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."

  • @DodefiEnglish
    @DodefiEnglish 8 років тому

    Powerfull story dude! Did today an own video what connects the dots about how reality might work. Trying to hack reality the way you describe it. Thanks man. Inspiring!

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Lamentoabsurdo "hack reality"... i like that

  • @robertstevenson3214
    @robertstevenson3214 8 років тому

    My favorite episode yet Malan. I really like this style of video. I need more inspiration like this in my life. Thank you for sharing this man.

  • @NextTimeTech
    @NextTimeTech 8 років тому +1

    this was awesome

  • @isakmathiasson874
    @isakmathiasson874 8 років тому

    You're one of the better storytellers I've heard. Like a script from a Scorsese movie.

  • @brickhardwood4428
    @brickhardwood4428 8 років тому

    i´m so happy i found your channel! You´re amazing Malan

  • @MetalAges
    @MetalAges 8 років тому

    I had a genuine lol moment at the "Malan" "David?!" section haha. Great job David!

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Deron Blevins yeah haha true story

  • @lizrusso9274
    @lizrusso9274 8 років тому

    As an animal lover and vegan, I didn't want to listen but I knew there was a another point to the story. Thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to more inspiring stories.

  • @JMACXO
    @JMACXO 7 років тому

    Watched the whole thing. Im that nervous introverted wierdo in sales too lol Great vid!

  • @ocmetals4675
    @ocmetals4675 8 років тому +1

    This was a great video! Great story... I would really love to hear the story of these guys. Thanks for the video, its sticking with me.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +1

      +OC Metals thanks

    • @americanmeatman
      @americanmeatman 5 років тому

      Ive been a meat man 7 years across 20 states I'm in my 2019 f150 meat truck with 87 boxes 14.5 cases loaded to slam today as we speak actually lol

  • @willoviedojr
    @willoviedojr 8 років тому

    Awesome story man I just watched the whole thing. Thanks for sharing man !!

  • @joelcruz6913
    @joelcruz6913 8 років тому

    really awesome to hear these things and give people like me so much hope. I've been through some sh!$ past years and this one the most. Very happy for you bro how you overcame many things and become your own boss which is my plan. I can write a book about what I've been through I just need an awesome ending.

  • @horselditty
    @horselditty 8 років тому

    "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford (the other guy that everybody quotes). Nice vid. Enjoy your newsletter :)

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Brad Horselman that's it. thanks Brad

  • @rathdigital-au
    @rathdigital-au 8 років тому

    Badass. Cool story man, made my day!

  • @MithunPenheiro
    @MithunPenheiro 8 років тому

    i really look up to you. I rarely say that and that is an understatement.

  • @elflaco6654
    @elflaco6654 7 років тому

    Awesome story!!! That was fucking hilarious!!! I grew up in Big D. Was part of the Deep Ellum scene from early 80's to '91. Was VIP at Club Clearview. We had the Starck Club that sold pure and legal MDMA at the bar or by waiter like ordering a drink. Back in the day... Great times. Peace Brotha

  • @admindelgatron3061
    @admindelgatron3061 7 років тому +3

    I REFUSE TO LOSE

  • @sewninja2429
    @sewninja2429 6 років тому

    It is mental..at my job..is pretty big corporation...the people in my office have been here for around twenty years..well I’m pretty happy-go-lucky and I would get bullied and they are so mean and (they ran off five other people before me)..so one day..I got tired of the bullying and I started acting just like them..I always had a sour look on my face ..I started being rude and didn’t give a flying crap...didn’t say anything unless it was rude and it completely threw everybody be off hahahah..no one bullies me anymore..I get mad respect and they stay away from me hahahahah..

  • @mashal2567
    @mashal2567 7 років тому

    I love your stories. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mosesyoon8982
    @mosesyoon8982 8 років тому

    The quotes you were looking for
    “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” ― Henry Ford
    “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ― Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

  • @cowboychina
    @cowboychina 8 років тому

    Great story and made me laugh real hard!

  • @IsaacJohnsonLiveLearnAffiliate
    @IsaacJohnsonLiveLearnAffiliate 8 років тому

    That's crazy I bought meat off one of those trucks and they told me their freezer was down as well lol. I got a better deal than the company you worked for though but it shed some light on the sales tactics I thought I hit a lick Ha Ha. Interesting story thank you for sharing and the quote “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” was by Henry Ford the only reason I know is because since I got into internet marketing I have heard it a few times.
    Isaac "Red Cloud" Johnson

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Isaac Johnson yeah everyone has bought off those trucks at least once. The "freezer down" line is pretty standard. -- Some people actually really liked the meat. There were regular customers that you'd re-visit very month.

  • @renatakosiaty4852
    @renatakosiaty4852 8 років тому

    i do like listening to you telling your stories :)

  • @ironbronz4378
    @ironbronz4378 8 років тому

    great story thanks Malan

  • @sewninja2429
    @sewninja2429 6 років тому

    This is awesome!!

  • @jaleelserrano4432
    @jaleelserrano4432 7 років тому +3

    I just found this guy and I'm starting to like him. even tho he looks like the modern day zodiac killer

  • @paradiseproductions3160
    @paradiseproductions3160 8 років тому +2

    I live in the Dallas area and know the exact company your talking about haha. Everything you say is spot on. About 4 years ago they would come around my old house occasionally. After about 3 encounters/no's (It seemed a bit sketch and I was usually poor.) I finally bought 1/4 a case for like $50 or $60 out of curiosity /they said the steaks were "great gifts". So worst case Id give them to a friend I'm pissed at lol.(they are definitely super persuasive!) The meat was SOOOO BAD tho!!! haha. I cooked one steak but couldn't bring myself to even try a bite. So I "gifted" it to my brother in law who ended up trashing em haha. Those dudes are crazy as u said and sketchy as fuck. But they got that meat game on lock. I never buy like that, always research first. But they got me eventually. Very interesting to hear their side. haha bastards : )

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  7 років тому +2

      haha they got ya. yeah i've been on both sides... never heard the "gift to a friend you don't like" angle.. pretty monsterous

  • @johnhickey8429
    @johnhickey8429 8 років тому

    I have never understood why anyone would buy this stuff? They have stopped by my house and I don't care how good the salesman has been I have never bought anything from them, nor will I ever!

  • @seanjohn864
    @seanjohn864 7 років тому

    my fifth time watching this mota-vation and when he described the office setting i thought of Wolf of Wall Street

  • @etmichel
    @etmichel 7 років тому

    AAnd this is why you should never buy anything from a door to door salesman, especially if they approach you out in public. It is a complete scam and you will always, always, always, get a bad deal.

  • @michelleeper
    @michelleeper 7 років тому +2

    The story of that company and the people who worked there has Netflix original written all over it.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  7 років тому +2

      +Michelle Leeper I have material for 1million episodes 😆

    • @americanmeatman
      @americanmeatman 6 років тому

      I've been saying that for yours. Been a door to door meatmen in st louis 5 years. Where a rare fucking breed that's for sure. We'd be out of a job if they did a reality show on us hahahaha

    • @americanmeatman
      @americanmeatman 6 років тому

      I've been saying that for years been a meatmen 5 years. Just sold out easy day $660 profit. All us meatmen have said for years we need a show but then we would be outta a job lmao

  • @SashoApostolovski
    @SashoApostolovski 8 років тому

    That's quite an experience. Very interesting.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Sasho Apostolovski interesting to say the least...

  • @cMonkX
    @cMonkX 8 років тому

    Great story

  • @neohubris
    @neohubris 5 років тому

    ahhhh yes!!!!!! I refuse to lose!

  • @g2valentin888
    @g2valentin888 8 років тому

    Nice man !!

    • @g2valentin888
      @g2valentin888 8 років тому

      This story reminds me on how Bob Proctor puts it.. You attract into your life whatever comes in harmony with it. You attract what you feel :D Great story!

  • @gsvictim1301
    @gsvictim1301 8 років тому +1

    cheesy con man sales shit. I did it to in my younger years.
    Unfortunately, knowing you are screwing someone, conning someone, is not so great. I sold a different product, but the same tactics, plus more you didn't mention.
    I almost took a job doing something like you did for a company that started with a s.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +gsvictim1 yeah it was really shady. i wouldn't do it now, but when you're young, naive, broke, drunk and hopeless... different story

    • @gsvictim1301
      @gsvictim1301 8 років тому +1

      +Malan Darras agreed. Glad life is on your terms now.
      Thanks for the m o motivational type vids. Stumbled onto your channel, and like how you express your success and failures as well. Very real and I relate. Thanks.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +gsvictim1 thanks!

  • @roscoe66ify
    @roscoe66ify 7 років тому

    I think it was Henry Ford who came up with that quote .

  • @luxepaardje
    @luxepaardje 8 років тому

    Awesome story! Do you still repeat text to get pumped up often?

  • @eloisaanguiano
    @eloisaanguiano 8 років тому

    Mota is the same as Marihuana Cannabis Sativa. Is just another name we gave to it. XD But maybe it was a strong kind of cannabis. That Hybrid stuff.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +1

      +eloisaanguiano Mota-Vation!

    • @eloisaanguiano
      @eloisaanguiano 8 років тому +1

      XD!!!!!!! MOTA vAtioN!! I need some MOTA vAtioN!!! XD

  • @Westonator5000
    @Westonator5000 8 років тому

    this sounds like a heist movie

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Westonator5000 i love heist movies

  • @internetvide0
    @internetvide0 8 років тому

    all kinds of stuff on google about meat truck scams lol.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +Tony Roberts yeah man... pretty sure they still operate too. I've seen a few trucks over the years. I always crack up when I see them... Buyer beware.

  • @BearsPlaylist
    @BearsPlaylist 8 років тому

    Malan, i have a question. I want to start my own thing/business. I just have the idea that i want to change.
    The thing is that i need to know in what is want to do it. How can i find it, or how can i work on it?
    I have some plans, yet just ideas ..How do you know if it is the right thing to do? If it fits with you?
    Hope you could help me with that. Apreciate it!

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому

      +TheUNDEATHWARRIOR only you can decide that

    • @BearsPlaylist
      @BearsPlaylist 8 років тому

      Its gonna be an searching period, but thanks man!

  • @jcisenough7
    @jcisenough7 8 років тому

    that's why you want to pronounce everyone's name correctly the best you can....nice Malan

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +1

      +jcisenough7 yes - i definitely am sensitive to pronouncing names correctly.. because I was called Wayland for 1/2 my life haha

  • @afrodita2808
    @afrodita2808 7 років тому

    I m glad im Jewish and we don't buy meet without the right certificate

  • @usheffi
    @usheffi 7 років тому

    Sick world

  • @Xbot4Life
    @Xbot4Life 7 років тому

    He had $500 cash on him?

  • @jonatasleal
    @jonatasleal 8 років тому

    This is the 8473th time I watch this :)

  • @DanielThomasArgueta
    @DanielThomasArgueta 8 років тому

    MOTA-vation hahaha.

    • @MalanDarras
      @MalanDarras  8 років тому +1

      +Daniel Argueta i loved that one,

  • @TheNappyneil
    @TheNappyneil 6 років тому

    holy fuck shit where are these people i need to sell meat with them

  • @IamSpiritful
    @IamSpiritful 8 років тому

    omg panhandle scam lol