I’m not sure why this is popping up on my feed 4 years after you uploaded it. Got me pretty emotional about my father. What an amazing message he’s given you.
I'm a dad, today is not Father's Day, but my son Filippo sent me your video. Your words are very beautiful, which are the fruit of your father's teachings. He's definitely proud of you. I too am of my son, who today sent me a message of affection through you. Thanks and have a good life.
My Dad taught me that success is not found in what you get, but in what you are able to give. That ‘character’ is a bridge you build between the man you are and the man you strive to become.
Yes, "what you can give" is a big deal, but you need to be wise when you "give." If you give each time a family member or friend asks, you'll end up broke. The first time you don't give they'll hate you despite the amount you gave earlier. The best things you can give are knowledge and good examples.
@@mitchd949 you’re thinking about giving money. That’s myopic. Giving is about giving of yourself. What do I give? I am a sculptor. After dropping out of college because they didn’t know how to actually make a living at art, I had the good fortune of serving a 5 year apprenticeship with a bunch of Italian immigrants where I learned everything I needed to know to make my living. They treated me like the son they were teaching a generational trade. For the 40 years since I have run my studio, offering the same kind of old world apprenticeship, merged with the cutting edge of modern technology, to help aspiring young artists gain the real skills and abilities they need to make a living at art. Unlike art school which puts them in debt, here they at least get PAID to learn by working on real projects. And then I help many of them secure their first higher paying jobs, or going out on their own. Working in my studio is not like most jobs and I am happiest when I hear my apprentices out in the shop, laughing. Loving their job. And loving their life. Far from costing me money, having these young artists assist in the studio means I can take on more and larger projects, and they turn what for most is a solitary profession into camaraderie of shared interests and shared creative expression. “Giving” is not impoverishing yourself. It’s about creating a more loving and humane world within the scope of your reach. About being there when your children need your advice or assistance, but in ways that help them build self reliance. It’s about understanding that business connections are Human connections. I can’t tell you how many times I have done something simple for a client for no charge because I knew they were strapped for cash, and helped out their business. And how many times those clients returned those favors by lowering their prices to me on every job, or even doing projects for free, or recommending me to new clients or for larger projects. It comes down to John Donne. “Any man’s death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind.” We are all in this together. It’s not a zero sum. We pull together, or we fall apart.
@@mitchd949 i believe that "give" means something way further than money(not sure if you meant exactly money or not) but i'd like to add some things in what you said. Beyond "What you give" and "when you give" i believe that "who you gave" is way important too, and unfortunatly sometimes family members are a little toxic, but that's it!
Jake your Dad is a true “sensei”for such beautiful words of wisdom that will follow you for life. Sharing this on this platform will now enrich your audience as well…
This video found me at the right time. I lost my father to cancer. He was diagnosed 3 months before he passed so it was very fast. I’ll always cherish the lessons my father taught me.
This really resonates with me. I am the father of a 1 1/2 year old boy, Colt. He really taught (and is still teaching me everyday) about what it truly means to be a father and live your life for someone else. Between he and his mother, they're all I really need in this world. Everything else is just fluff... That being said, this past Sunday was Father's Day, and my wife told me she wanted me to have something to someday pass down to Colt. About a half hour later, we're at the Rolex store in San Jose, CA. The wife approved the purchase of a Rolex (for me, and someday our son). I ended up with a timeless two-tone Datejust 41mm that I am over the moon about. It isn't necessarily the price of the watch that entices me. It's what the watch represents, and how it makes me feel when I wear it. And it's all compounded by the fact that someday my son will wear the watch on his wrist and have the story to tell about it. Sounds cheesy, but I don't care. It makes me happy.
My dad never ever told me he was proud of me. The maximum validation I ever got from him was a thumbs up emoji. I envy you far more for having a letter from your dad saying he's proud of you than for having any watch in the world. Big cheers and big props to your dad.
Be the change you wish to see. So, if you ever get to be a dad/mom, you know what your kid needs, that what you did not get. I know you will be a good parent❤
Damn. Times have changed. Now we have emojis as lasting memories, not scars by being beaten with a belt with steel buckle by an asshole father who actually understood the world much more than anyone else around him, teaching you all of this, so now you have mixed feelings.
1:53 Treat material wealth as the *seasoning* to life rather than the main course. - that was brilliant man. Oftentimes in trying to live a “pure” or “wholesome” life it is taught to stop wanting nicer things and stop using social media and all that. But there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful things, nor is there nothing wrong with wanting to genuinely see what your friends are up to. We’re teaching how to go to the other extreme end of having things when really it should be a life that’s more in the middle, living life well and only having material wealth as a supplement to it, not the main goal. Thank you for sharing this video with us all
I bought a Hugo Boss watch for $565 not too long ago which was about the amount of money I received doing 12 hours of overtime for a career job I now have. I'm not materialistic and my money serves me via food and experiences such as travel, but this was a treat for myself and a reminder of the work I put in. This career is also the kind I'm excelling in despite having a completely different background in education and prior roles. I'm very grateful to have a healthy brain, completely worry free in life and being a full able bodied human with the ability to learn absolutely anything and work ethic being the main driver in that success. The watch goes deeper than that in the reminder for me of what I am able to do and how much further I can go.
I am a 36 year old father of 2 boys. I can confirm that fatherhood puts everything into perspective. I have done decently, working hard in Tech, but have gone from working hard in order to move up the ladder to working less to spend more time with kids - and the primary reason I work now, is to be able to afford time with my kids - now and in the future.
When you can let go of material things you really feel a sense of freedom. But if you do have wonderful material items, express gratitude and use them for good, as tools, and like you said, a seasoning to your life! Great video and message. I recently graduated so this was cool to hear!
What you took from his lesson to you, the way you define what is more important in life is the best part of this for me. You have given me clarity by your words and especially your definition of material things and how id do best to look at them. Cheers to you both, 😊🥂
Beautiful video. It’s so rare these days to see something which came from the heart and not out of desire to get views and gain clout. I’m glad we have dad’s in the world just like yours - we owe them everything.
What a beautiful message from your father. This is the dad I am and your father is the one that many of us men wished we had. Nice to see you appreciate that. Never forget and thanks for sharing this very personal story.
Just 1 day ago my father which is in Stroke illness and in recovery which he cant really talking anymore and move less, giving me his rolex watch and today i saw this video and i think this is not coincidence. i think He want to send a message to me but he cant talk much, but i really mind blown to find this video on youtube and really blessed by your message which I think my father want to say to me. Thanks a lot for sharing , live a Happy life and God bless you!
My son stole mine, I loved the model, he sold it to a pawn shop and spent the money in stupid stuff. He passed away recently, and honestly I already did not remember about the Rolex anymore way before he was gone. I do remember about him texting me, asking me things, his big heart, his smile and how much I did appreciate him without me realizing. He was one of a kind person, loved by many. I am indeed proud of him and how much he fought in life. A Rolex to me now means nothing, I am not interested in material stuff very long time ago. I always was curious on how much they paid him for the watch and he used to tell me: "dad it was fake!". Love your kids, respect your parents, be grateful for what you have, you can lose it tomorrow.
Thank you for this video and it made me want to share one of the most memorable lessons my dad has told me. He told me that I was going to face a lot of decision in my life, countless even, and there is a simple judgement rule: If it (outcome of the decision) benefits both you and other people, do it; If it benefits you and does no harm or benefit to other people, do it; If it benefits other people and does no harm to you, do it; If it harms you or other people, don't do it. I have been subconsciously using this judgement rule in my daily life. Although it is not theoretically perfect, it is very quick to implement and had made me proud of my decisions that contributed to other people's happiness as well as mine.
Well said. I love material things my Rolex’s and cars mean a lot to me. But they can’t hold a candle to my 2 daughters and wife. They are the true being of my happiness!
Not a Rolex but it reminds me of the Timex I bought my father some 4 years ago for Father's Day. It was all I could afford at the time, but I bought it with my first "big boy" job money because before that I worked a lot of menial jobs that didn't pay well and he knew this was the first step in my career. He wore that cheap watch nearly every day...he could've worn his Tissot, Hamilton or his favorite Omega, but nope...he wore the $50 Timex Easy Reader watch that his son bought for him. Had it with him until he passed last year from cancer...now I wear it nearly every day. Miss him.
@@qazzranalamry1772 Thanks, I appreciate the kind words my friend. He was a loving and wonderful father and something that has helped the grief is remembering how lucky I am. Truly blessed.
Great video. Popped into my feed and so grateful it did. Jake, your dad's message is spot on and you also seem tuned in to what is truly important. Thank you for sharing.
This hit home to me. I had the same exact situation where my father gifted me his Yachtmaster Rolex as my graduation gift. He came to the US from Cuba in the early 60s with not much opportunity, and here he is today with two sons who are college graduates and are making lives for themselves. I wear the watch proud as a reminder of who we are and what we've come from. Love you papi
Instead of a Rolex, my father left me with a box of abandonment issues. I had to teach myself these lessons the hard way. I would have preferred the rolly and note method. But good for you man, he seemed like a good father and taught you well. Cherish that and embrace it when it’s your turn.
@@swaggytoast5242 aww little buddy. Sorry you are so butthurt you had to reply to every comment mentioning not having a dad😂. What a waste of sperm you were. Go suck off your dad while he still wipes your ass.
As someone who lost his dad recently, this video was not asked for but damn was it valuable. I never got hear if he was proud of my success or not, but i've taken his lessons to being a parent of my own kids. Thank you for sharing!
I will pass my Rolex to my son, It took me 29 years to get my first Rolex. Starting with a 3000 USD per year to 120000 USD in 4 years was a journey. That's what my Rolex means to me.
"[…] those things are fantastic if they’re used as the seasoning to life rather than the main course […]" Very, very well said. Your father raised you well.
Everytime I watch someone thanking their parents, I think why my parents were as generous or supportive or available for me !! Both of my parents being there, always looks upon me to help them, provide them !! It feels like I am their parents, in a way I am glad I could provide something but then I realized what if I couldnt !! Its really really great and lucky for most of you ppl who had a very great role model who shaped your life to be who you are !!
this just made me write down questions to interview my 82 year old dad before he passes so I remember what success looks like. what an amazing gift. thanks for sharing
I am sad. I only remember beatings from my father, but not meaningful lessons. At the same time, I envy Jake and am happy for Jake. Fortunately, I am happy for him and I am grateful that I can still feel upright happiness for other people.
Bro, your dad is so sweet, my dad wrote me one letter only and its about how much of a burden i was when raising me and how much money i have to pay every month when i graduate, he made me sign the letter too! Forget the watch 😅
This video got me crying a lot right now. Just lost my father 2 years ago, and a letter like this would be awesome. Give a hug everyday in yout father if you still have him, im sure hes a great one
You and your father are amazing people. You made me remember that the reason I am who I am right now is my father, he has guided me heavily into the correct path without directly controlling me on the small things in life, but by making me study in specific schools and teaching me amazing lessons. My father is more amazing than I give him credit for and he's so much better as a person than I am. Thank you for bringing light to this and I hope everyone realizes how their father had a major impact on their life for good or bad.
Here is your symbol of success but the most important thing is not success. It's a Rolex for your success but your success is not in material things, be happy and proud of your wealth and enjoy your experience and self-worth leading to your material things and this Rolex. What a lesson.
I've never received any heartfelt lessons like this from my father. It seems to me like us kids were just something in his life, a checkbox he could fill out and say he did as part of HIS journey, with not much true care for us. I'm sure he would argue otherwise, but not once did he sit me down and give any meaningful lessons, talk deeply about life, or anything like that. I wouldn't have needed a rolex watch... just some wisdom. The irony of this video for me is that my Dad was ALL ABOUT material items. They defined him. So much so that I think it could be the reason us kids weren't more center stage in his life. We were kind of afterthoughts, when his main pursuit was second, and third wives, fast cars, boats, expensive trips, etc. To this day late in his 60s he's still working trying to accrue a fortune so that he and his 3rd wife can retire... But it's costing him time with his family in his golden years, and I don't think that really bothers him much. Kind of a shame and rather sad when you think about it. I might reflect more positively on my own life if I'd felt that at any point someone cared enough to sit down and share some wisdom. Lacking a significant father figure in my life was probably something that shaped aspects of my personality to this day. I'm not asking for sympathy at all because my upbringing was comfortable, but I am often envious of those who had true meaningful relationships with their parents.
Appreciated this, my Dad died when I was 14 and I think about him everyday and the way he in stilled in me to always value people around me and spiritually over any material amount or things. People don’t realise just how important fathers are when now more than ever we see them as optional. We have a real problem of fatherlessness so if you do have a father and a good one, just remember who lucky you are from time to time. Having a good father is the best start you can have in life above any of material privilege. Mothers make the world happen, fathers make the world good.
Great lesson, i sent it to my dad because althogh he doesnt have a rolex he’s taught me so much on material and the things that really matter in life. Thank you so much
You're my Success. What a privilege to have heard that young man. I am 61 years old, and not having had that has all but 'destroyed' the man I could have been. But ....there is still much time. Under God. Be Blessed.
So ironic that he’s talking about finding confidence in himself and not materialism while making a video about his excitement in a luxury watch that his dad gifted him.
I got my fathers Rolex, regretfully not while he was alive. He died when I was 40, I miss him every day and listening to your message I’m confident he would think the same way. He visited almost every spot on the world with his watch, it lived an amazing life on his arm and now on mine.
I have an amazing dad and now I have a boy of almot 2 years and another boy coming soon... There's no greater joy in life then love and rejoice in life with your offspring and your wife. Your dad is the man. Congrats to your family!
Realize that what your father did with that watch and how he passed it on to you is truly special! Not many of us have had that opportunity!!! Cherish it ! You cannot put a price on that!!! And perhaps one day, you will pass on that same watch to your son! We live in a truly fortunate world to have Rolex as part of our journey! I have four Rolexes and did not get any of them from my father but will always remember what he did for me and made me what I am today and I wear mine every single day to honor him!!!
This caught me completely off guard. Your story is almost exactly as mine. My GMT Master II anniversary was purchased in Maui. My oldest son is an Engineer Paramedic in the fire department. My Rolex was for me! Now it’s his because his success is far greater than mine. It’s not the cost that means anything to me. I beat all my goals in life and he is working hard to make it happen for his family.
Well what an odd time for this to pop up, I bought a Rolex a month ago and I realized that yes it’s an amazing piece and I thought it WAS a celebration of my success, but the bigger celebration is me knowing that I made it this far after always doubting myself, and I wouldn’t have done it without my dad and my mom. Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing this!
This video doesn't make sense to me… That's like giving a Playboy magazine to teach someone that looks aren't everything. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the beautiful story, but I'm struggling to understand the logic.
Although the example you provided does seem comparable, to the son, the watch had no material value to it. Instead, the sentiments of his father outweighs any intrinsic materialism from the watch. The father gives up material wealth in order to redefine what wealth and success means to him, passing that along to his son. A more accurate representation from your example would be giving someone a playboy magazine and telling them that looks aren’t everything, there is so much more to a meaningful and genuine relationship. (Then add in the fact that this is coming from a teacher figure, or someone looked up to)
It's because his dad is giving up the Rolex, which he bought as a symbol of his material success, to his son, the living embodiment of his true success. His son will not wear it as a sign of wealth, but rather of the pride his father has in him, which is his true accomplishment.
We had an Amazing dad, who supported his three daughters throughout his life. He was an Engineer and held a good post, but to us he was simply a wonderful dad. All he asked us in return for all his sacrifices was to study well, so we could be financially independent and not depend on our partners or anyone else for money. Also, to be kind and help the less fortunate. Thanks to my dad, we are all doing financially well and continue to follow his advice. Sadly, we lost our dad but he's forever in our hearts 💕
Sorry, pride is a reason to wear a mechanical device on your wrist, that is less accurate than your phone, that synchronizes with a time server by UDP? Love is nice, but pride is, was and will always be, foolish.
I will be honest. I did not get the message. He talks about not chasing material wealth but he is flexing a Rolex. If someone explains it to me, I would appreciate it.
I didn’t understand either. A Rolex?? Seriously? I have an Omega. Much better. My dad died 37 years ago. So I bought it myself. Because I like the watch. 😄
The father gave him his most valuable item that once he thought was the result of his success in life. But with his son he realised that his biggest accomplishment wasn’t represented by his watch. But by someone else. So the father gave his son what once he thought was his symbol of success. The Rolex he gave to his son isn’t a new one. It is the one he bought when he thought it was the object that represented his success.
Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope you become the one😊
The joy your father had by passing down his watch is a feeling unlike any other! Wear it in good health.
you're a sap and a rube. put your mask back on!
as good as getting a handjob from a stripper ? i think not toolboy
@Booz2020RIP dad
Indeed
I’m not sure why this is popping up on my feed 4 years after you uploaded it. Got me pretty emotional about my father. What an amazing message he’s given you.
popped on mine as well , I really really hope that it pops on many more feeds as his message is a great one .
Also on mine!
Me too 🤔👍
same!
Same!
I'm a dad, today is not Father's Day, but my son Filippo sent me your video. Your words are very beautiful, which are the fruit of your father's teachings. He's definitely proud of you. I too am of my son, who today sent me a message of affection through you. Thanks and have a good life.
nice
It was actually a hint to gift him a Rolex 😂
He’s still bitter about you naming him ‘Filippo’
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@@sim9373 Nah, it is a very common name in Italy and as you can see from his profile pic he is Italian
It actually breaks my heart that this doesn’t have more views… I feel like it would do a lot of good to have more people hear this.
The time has come, UA-cams Algorithm found it! ❤
Mwahahaha
The UA-cam gods have blessed this video
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My Dad taught me that success is not found in what you get, but in what you are able to give. That ‘character’ is a bridge you build between the man you are and the man you strive to become.
Awesome
Yes, "what you can give" is a big deal, but you need to be wise when you "give." If you give each time a family member or friend asks, you'll end up broke. The first time you don't give they'll hate you despite the amount you gave earlier. The best things you can give are knowledge and good examples.
@@mitchd949 you’re thinking about giving money. That’s myopic. Giving is about giving of yourself. What do I give? I am a sculptor. After dropping out of college because they didn’t know how to actually make a living at art, I had the good fortune of serving a 5 year apprenticeship with a bunch of Italian immigrants where I learned everything I needed to know to make my living. They treated me like the son they were teaching a generational trade. For the 40 years since I have run my studio, offering the same kind of old world apprenticeship, merged with the cutting edge of modern technology, to help aspiring young artists gain the real skills and abilities they need to make a living at art. Unlike art school which puts them in debt, here they at least get PAID to learn by working on real projects. And then I help many of them secure their first higher paying jobs, or going out on their own. Working in my studio is not like most jobs and I am happiest when I hear my apprentices out in the shop, laughing. Loving their job. And loving their life.
Far from costing me money, having these young artists assist in the studio means I can take on more and larger projects, and they turn what for most is a solitary profession into camaraderie of shared interests and shared creative expression.
“Giving” is not impoverishing yourself. It’s about creating a more loving and humane world within the scope of your reach. About being there when your children need your advice or assistance, but in ways that help them build self reliance. It’s about understanding that business connections are Human connections. I can’t tell you how many times I have done something simple for a client for no charge because I knew they were strapped for cash, and helped out their business. And how many times those clients returned those favors by lowering their prices to me on every job, or even doing projects for free, or recommending me to new clients or for larger projects.
It comes down to John Donne. “Any man’s death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind.” We are all in this together. It’s not a zero sum. We pull together, or we fall apart.
@@mitchd949 i believe that "give" means something way further than money(not sure if you meant exactly money or not) but i'd like to add some things in what you said.
Beyond "What you give" and "when you give" i believe that "who you gave" is way important too, and unfortunatly sometimes family members are a little toxic, but that's it!
Before you can give, you must get it isn't?
Jake your Dad is a true “sensei”for such beautiful words of wisdom that will follow you for life.
Sharing this on this platform will now enrich your audience as well…
Shut the fuck up, sensei my ass. Be normal
cringe comment
@@swaggytoast5242 agreed
This video found me at the right time. I lost my father to cancer. He was diagnosed 3 months before he passed so it was very fast. I’ll always cherish the lessons my father taught me.
Rest in peace to your father
Rest in peace 🙏🙏
Rest in peace to your father
So sorry for your loss 🙏
Fuck cancer. May your father rest in peace.
This really resonates with me. I am the father of a 1 1/2 year old boy, Colt. He really taught (and is still teaching me everyday) about what it truly means to be a father and live your life for someone else. Between he and his mother, they're all I really need in this world. Everything else is just fluff... That being said, this past Sunday was Father's Day, and my wife told me she wanted me to have something to someday pass down to Colt. About a half hour later, we're at the Rolex store in San Jose, CA. The wife approved the purchase of a Rolex (for me, and someday our son). I ended up with a timeless two-tone Datejust 41mm that I am over the moon about.
It isn't necessarily the price of the watch that entices me. It's what the watch represents, and how it makes me feel when I wear it. And it's all compounded by the fact that someday my son will wear the watch on his wrist and have the story to tell about it. Sounds cheesy, but I don't care. It makes me happy.
Hopefully you actually wear it regularly so your kid has fond memories of his dad wearing it and can look back in photos and see his dad with it on.
My dad never ever told me he was proud of me. The maximum validation I ever got from him was a thumbs up emoji. I envy you far more for having a letter from your dad saying he's proud of you than for having any watch in the world. Big cheers and big props to your dad.
Be the change you wish to see. So, if you ever get to be a dad/mom, you know what your kid needs, that what you did not get. I know you will be a good parent❤
Tell him that
Damn. Times have changed. Now we have emojis as lasting memories, not scars by being beaten with a belt with steel buckle by an asshole father who actually understood the world much more than anyone else around him, teaching you all of this, so now you have mixed feelings.
Same but he’s drunk when I receive that “thumbs up” validation. Glad he’s still kicking though.
@@doctoromelettebrownies wtf man
Powerful. You've been blessed with a good dad.
More importantly, a good value watch.
daddy’s money fs
1:53 Treat material wealth as the *seasoning* to life rather than the main course. - that was brilliant man. Oftentimes in trying to live a “pure” or “wholesome” life it is taught to stop wanting nicer things and stop using social media and all that. But there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful things, nor is there nothing wrong with wanting to genuinely see what your friends are up to. We’re teaching how to go to the other extreme end of having things when really it should be a life that’s more in the middle, living life well and only having material wealth as a supplement to it, not the main goal. Thank you for sharing this video with us all
That letter is moving, and that’s an incredible lesson your father imparted on you. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
yeah
I bought a microphone after watching your review and it's still working great
Andrew! Love you!
As my father told me, "Truly to be rich is not to have everything, but to lack nothing".
I bought a Hugo Boss watch for $565 not too long ago which was about the amount of money I received doing 12 hours of overtime for a career job I now have. I'm not materialistic and my money serves me via food and experiences such as travel, but this was a treat for myself and a reminder of the work I put in. This career is also the kind I'm excelling in despite having a completely different background in education and prior roles. I'm very grateful to have a healthy brain, completely worry free in life and being a full able bodied human with the ability to learn absolutely anything and work ethic being the main driver in that success. The watch goes deeper than that in the reminder for me of what I am able to do and how much further I can go.
I have a dad taught me everything. Level of gratefulness I have for my dad is beyond words
So he basically said wear this Rolex to remind you that success isn't measured by whatever luxury items you are able to buy
😢😢😢
@@jonatanholmberg1268 why sad
@@Arodrimrich people say not to care about money
@@hellothere-ii8vlcringe 10 year old take
@@hellothere-ii8vl cuz they know how useless it is when they got there lol
Great lesson. Deserves a thumbs up!
I am a 36 year old father of 2 boys.
I can confirm that fatherhood puts everything into perspective.
I have done decently, working hard in Tech, but have gone from working hard in order to move up the ladder to working less to spend more time with kids - and the primary reason I work now, is to be able to afford time with my kids - now and in the future.
lmao. are they out as trans yet?
The gender reveal party will have to wait till they are 21, got to be sure. ~Jimmy Carr 2024~
When you can let go of material things you really feel a sense of freedom. But if you do have wonderful material items, express gratitude and use them for good, as tools, and like you said, a seasoning to your life! Great video and message. I recently graduated so this was cool to hear!
What you took from his lesson to you, the way you define what is more important in life is the best part of this for me. You have given me clarity by your words and especially your definition of material things and how id do best to look at them.
Cheers to you both, 😊🥂
The fact that I saw this on a sunday is the cherry on top, great message
What you said really sums up how one should be. This popped up in my feed after 5years now. So happy that I saw the video, one of the best.
This made me cry. Thank you for this man
Beautiful video. It’s so rare these days to see something which came from the heart and not out of desire to get views and gain clout. I’m glad we have dad’s in the world just like yours - we owe them everything.
What a beautiful message from your father. This is the dad I am and your father is the one that many of us men wished we had. Nice to see you appreciate that. Never forget and thanks for sharing this very personal story.
Just 1 day ago my father which is in Stroke illness and in recovery which he cant really talking anymore and move less, giving me his rolex watch and today i saw this video and i think this is not coincidence. i think He want to send a message to me but he cant talk much, but i really mind blown to find this video on youtube and really blessed by your message which I think my father want to say to me. Thanks a lot for sharing , live a Happy life and God bless you!
He articulates so well… so clear and focused!
Facts! No bullshit or hmmms or errrrrs
That's nice. All my dad ever cared about is money and that never changed. Yours is awesome and truly loves you.
My son stole mine, I loved the model, he sold it to a pawn shop and spent the money in stupid stuff. He passed away recently, and honestly I already did not remember about the Rolex anymore way before he was gone. I do remember about him texting me, asking me things, his big heart, his smile and how much I did appreciate him without me realizing. He was one of a kind person, loved by many. I am indeed proud of him and how much he fought in life. A Rolex to me now means nothing, I am not interested in material stuff very long time ago. I always was curious on how much they paid him for the watch and he used to tell me: "dad it was fake!". Love your kids, respect your parents, be grateful for what you have, you can lose it tomorrow.
Thank you for this video and it made me want to share one of the most memorable lessons my dad has told me. He told me that I was going to face a lot of decision in my life, countless even, and there is a simple judgement rule:
If it (outcome of the decision) benefits both you and other people, do it;
If it benefits you and does no harm or benefit to other people, do it;
If it benefits other people and does no harm to you, do it;
If it harms you or other people, don't do it.
I have been subconsciously using this judgement rule in my daily life. Although it is not theoretically perfect, it is very quick to implement and had made me proud of my decisions that contributed to other people's happiness as well as mine.
Well said. I love material things my Rolex’s and cars mean a lot to me. But they can’t hold a candle to my 2 daughters and wife. They are the true being of my happiness!
Well said.
Your wife will cheat on you and your daughters will hate you in 2 seconds God first
Not a Rolex but it reminds me of the Timex I bought my father some 4 years ago for Father's Day. It was all I could afford at the time, but I bought it with my first "big boy" job money because before that I worked a lot of menial jobs that didn't pay well and he knew this was the first step in my career. He wore that cheap watch nearly every day...he could've worn his Tissot, Hamilton or his favorite Omega, but nope...he wore the $50 Timex Easy Reader watch that his son bought for him. Had it with him until he passed last year from cancer...now I wear it nearly every day. Miss him.
Bless his soul. That's true love right there mate. Very lucky to have such wonderful father. My prayers to him.
@@qazzranalamry1772 Thanks, I appreciate the kind words my friend. He was a loving and wonderful father and something that has helped the grief is remembering how lucky I am. Truly blessed.
You guys are amazing
i dont buy my family or siblings anything at all because it has no meaning. They know I love them by how I interact with them.
@@DanuxsyI get that
What a beautiful son you are to your father. He is a very lucky man and you are a very lucky boy. Bless you both
Great video. Popped into my feed and so grateful it did. Jake, your dad's message is spot on and you also seem tuned in to what is truly important. Thank you for sharing.
This hit home to me. I had the same exact situation where my father gifted me his Yachtmaster Rolex as my graduation gift. He came to the US from Cuba in the early 60s with not much opportunity, and here he is today with two sons who are college graduates and are making lives for themselves. I wear the watch proud as a reminder of who we are and what we've come from. Love you papi
This is amazing. Your father saying those words is incredibly powerful. I hope I could one day do this for my future kids.
Great message.
What a touching tribute from (and to) your dad and a powerful lesson for us all. Thank you for sharing.
Instead of a Rolex, my father left me with a box of abandonment issues. I had to teach myself these lessons the hard way. I would have preferred the rolly and note method.
But good for you man, he seemed like a good father and taught you well. Cherish that and embrace it when it’s your turn.
lmao
hahahaha nice cope. don't care
@@gimmedatthing7829how is that victim mentality it's just the straight truth you were probably extremely privileged
Same here boss
@@swaggytoast5242 aww little buddy. Sorry you are so butthurt you had to reply to every comment mentioning not having a dad😂. What a waste of sperm you were. Go suck off your dad while he still wipes your ass.
As someone who lost his dad recently, this video was not asked for but damn was it valuable. I never got hear if he was proud of my success or not, but i've taken his lessons to being a parent of my own kids. Thank you for sharing!
I will pass my Rolex to my son, It took me 29 years to get my first Rolex. Starting with a 3000 USD per year to 120000 USD in 4 years was a journey. That's what my Rolex means to me.
How old are you?
@@TheEndIsCuming If he started at 3000 USD/year & got up to 120K/Year, I'd assume he'd be 29.
Wow, inflation is bad
@@TheEndIsCuming135 years old
HOLY SHIT
"[…] those things are fantastic if they’re used as the seasoning to life rather than the main course […]"
Very, very well said. Your father raised you well.
Step 1, get a Rolex
Step 2, you need to get a brain
A truly sentimental gift as well as a precious life lesson ❤
My dad taught me how to accept failure and losing, and I see it as a big part of my success.
yoo whats up i liked your video about dan koe
@@RembrandtHa haha! my fame preceeds me :D Thanks a lot!
Everytime I watch someone thanking their parents, I think why my parents were as generous or supportive or available for me !! Both of my parents being there, always looks upon me to help them, provide them !!
It feels like I am their parents, in a way I am glad I could provide something but then I realized what if I couldnt !!
Its really really great and lucky for most of you ppl who had a very great role model who shaped your life to be who you are !!
this just made me write down questions to interview my 82 year old dad before he passes so I remember what success looks like. what an amazing gift. thanks for sharing
Seriously, you haven't already asked him and gotten to know him completely already?
Better late than never !
@killer_instinctz8696 a lot of boomers and gen x'ers did not get the same care we do today. Back then parenting was more harsh and cold.
The Wealth of Wisdom and Heartfulness his Father Passed on is Priceless! May God Bless all of You.
Incredible timing that this popped up on my home page on my dads birthday. Great message.
Just popped up on my feed out of nowhere and I don't regret a bit. Nice lesson Jake, true words spoken. Thanks for the video
I am sad. I only remember beatings from my father, but not meaningful lessons. At the same time, I envy Jake and am happy for Jake. Fortunately, I am happy for him and I am grateful that I can still feel upright happiness for other people.
Same
same bruv
your father is a wise man, this is the best Rolex video I've been. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
New to your channel. I just inherited my father‘s 37 year old datejust Rolex after he passed away last year. I wish my father spoke to me this way.
lol
Bro, your dad is so sweet, my dad wrote me one letter only and its about how much of a burden i was when raising me and how much money i have to pay every month when i graduate, he made me sign the letter too! Forget the watch 😅
Well said and well deserved . Thanks for sharing .
This video got me crying a lot right now. Just lost my father 2 years ago, and a letter like this would be awesome. Give a hug everyday in yout father if you still have him, im sure hes a great one
Always remember , you don’t take with you any material thing in the afterlife, just the blessing of accomplishment and love of your family and friends
You and your father are amazing people. You made me remember that the reason I am who I am right now is my father, he has guided me heavily into the correct path without directly controlling me on the small things in life, but by making me study in specific schools and teaching me amazing lessons. My father is more amazing than I give him credit for and he's so much better as a person than I am. Thank you for bringing light to this and I hope everyone realizes how their father had a major impact on their life for good or bad.
thanks algorithm to recommending me this video today! what an awesome message. Honor the people that have done a lot to you.
Here is your symbol of success but the most important thing is not success. It's a Rolex for your success but your success is not in material things, be happy and proud of your wealth and enjoy your experience and self-worth leading to your material things and this Rolex. What a lesson.
Please don’t walk around anywhere near London
Mate, mad respect to you and your dad ❤.
Amazing lesson, 5 years after and it shows up on my home page
Material things are the “seasoning” rather than the main course, I like that!
I've never received any heartfelt lessons like this from my father. It seems to me like us kids were just something in his life, a checkbox he could fill out and say he did as part of HIS journey, with not much true care for us. I'm sure he would argue otherwise, but not once did he sit me down and give any meaningful lessons, talk deeply about life, or anything like that. I wouldn't have needed a rolex watch... just some wisdom.
The irony of this video for me is that my Dad was ALL ABOUT material items. They defined him. So much so that I think it could be the reason us kids weren't more center stage in his life. We were kind of afterthoughts, when his main pursuit was second, and third wives, fast cars, boats, expensive trips, etc. To this day late in his 60s he's still working trying to accrue a fortune so that he and his 3rd wife can retire... But it's costing him time with his family in his golden years, and I don't think that really bothers him much.
Kind of a shame and rather sad when you think about it. I might reflect more positively on my own life if I'd felt that at any point someone cared enough to sit down and share some wisdom. Lacking a significant father figure in my life was probably something that shaped aspects of my personality to this day. I'm not asking for sympathy at all because my upbringing was comfortable, but I am often envious of those who had true meaningful relationships with their parents.
Appreciated this, my
Dad died when I was 14 and I think about him everyday and the way he in stilled in me to always value people around me and spiritually over any material amount or things. People don’t realise just how important fathers are when now more than ever we see them as optional. We have a real problem of fatherlessness so if you do have a father and a good one, just remember who lucky you are from time to time. Having a good father is the best start you can have in life above any of material privilege.
Mothers make the world happen, fathers make the world good.
I mean, it's a good message but a Rolex being a reminder of it is a bit hard to get behind.
Your dad is a class act !! Many years a go I was given a Rolex from someone in my life.
When i wear it I always think of them .
Dude just flexing a Rolex, where’s the lesson here??😂
Great lesson, i sent it to my dad because althogh he doesnt have a rolex he’s taught me so much on material and the things that really matter in life. Thank you so much
“Life is not about material wealth. By the way, this is a good reason to buy a Rolex”
Lol😅
Draper, DON
You're my Success. What a privilege to have heard that young man. I am 61 years old, and not having had that has all but 'destroyed' the man I could have been. But ....there is still much time. Under God. Be Blessed.
Wow, that was amazing. I don't know that kid very well, but I'm proud of him too.
The few gems that actually celebrate father's day in their heart's rumbling
So ironic that he’s talking about finding confidence in himself and not materialism while making a video about his excitement in a luxury watch that his dad gifted him.
Yeah, man made of bs
The point wasn’t about the Rolex tho…
Me watching on a Sunday 🗿
What a wonderful message. Thank you for posting this. As someone who is looking to purchase his first Rolex, this is a great reminder.
I got my fathers Rolex, regretfully not while he was alive. He died when I was 40, I miss him every day and listening to your message I’m confident he would think the same way. He visited almost every spot on the world with his watch, it lived an amazing life on his arm and now on mine.
Very nice video. You could at least have shown us the watch though.
Great lesson, great parenting.
Your dad has done it right.
Best, Dominic
I think it's a Rolex explorer 2 from the start of the video
I have an amazing dad and now I have a boy of almot 2 years and another boy coming soon... There's no greater joy in life then love and rejoice in life with your offspring and your wife. Your dad is the man. Congrats to your family!
Recipe for success in life: be born in a family where they wears Rolex.
You’re blessed to have a very sweet father. Knowing my dad is pleased and content with me and what I’m doing is one of the best feelings ever
Wtf there was no lesson? He just told u to wear it with pride.
Click bait.
😂😂😂
Realize that what your father did with that watch and how he passed it on to you is truly special! Not many of us have had that opportunity!!! Cherish it ! You cannot put a price on that!!! And perhaps one day, you will pass on that same watch to your son!
We live in a truly fortunate world to have Rolex as part of our journey! I have four Rolexes and did not get any of them from my father but will always remember what he did for me and made me what I am today and I wear mine every single day to honor him!!!
It's very ironic to wear something material that embodies wealth to remind you exactly that it's not the most important thing in life.
Felt shallow for me too. The whole video context is a bit, comic to be fair. What would be the true wealth, then?
This video is so incredibly disconnected
This caught me completely off guard. Your story is almost exactly as mine. My GMT Master II anniversary was purchased in Maui. My oldest son is an Engineer Paramedic in the fire department. My Rolex was for me! Now it’s his because his success is far greater than mine. It’s not the cost that means anything to me. I beat all my goals in life and he is working hard to make it happen for his family.
He wears a material item to remind himself wealth is not tied to material items.
Well what an odd time for this to pop up, I bought a Rolex a month ago and I realized that yes it’s an amazing piece and I thought it WAS a celebration of my success, but the bigger celebration is me knowing that I made it this far after always doubting myself, and I wouldn’t have done it without my dad and my mom. Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing this!
Don't visit London. Good luck
Funny how the algorithm recommends random things sometimes… And interesting video.
This video doesn't make sense to me… That's like giving a Playboy magazine to teach someone that looks aren't everything.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the beautiful story, but I'm struggling to understand the logic.
Although the example you provided does seem comparable, to the son, the watch had no material value to it. Instead, the sentiments of his father outweighs any intrinsic materialism from the watch. The father gives up material wealth in order to redefine what wealth and success means to him, passing that along to his son. A more accurate representation from your example would be giving someone a playboy magazine and telling them that looks aren’t everything, there is so much more to a meaningful and genuine relationship. (Then add in the fact that this is coming from a teacher figure, or someone looked up to)
Totally agreed ❤
It's because his dad is giving up the Rolex, which he bought as a symbol of his material success, to his son, the living embodiment of his true success. His son will not wear it as a sign of wealth, but rather of the pride his father has in him, which is his true accomplishment.
I think it’s more like wear it to enjoy with life(true success) not for the sake of being flashy.
We had an Amazing dad, who supported his three daughters throughout his life. He was an Engineer and held a good post, but to us he was simply a wonderful dad. All he asked us in return for all his sacrifices was to study well, so we could be financially independent and not depend on our partners or anyone else for money. Also, to be kind and help the less fortunate. Thanks to my dad, we are all doing financially well and continue to follow his advice. Sadly, we lost our dad but he's forever in our hearts 💕
Lesson: don’t be poor
Why am I seeing this 5 years after. Fantastic video and beautiful lesson from your father passed on to the viewers.
Sorry, pride is a reason to wear a mechanical device on your wrist, that is less accurate than your phone, that synchronizes with a time server by UDP? Love is nice, but pride is, was and will always be, foolish.
Bro, you just used the perfect metaphore for materialistic wealth
I will be honest. I did not get the message. He talks about not chasing material wealth but he is flexing a Rolex. If someone explains it to me, I would appreciate it.
Rich families trying to look more wholesome or relatable is my guess.
Same bro, same
I didn’t understand either. A Rolex?? Seriously? I have an Omega. Much better. My dad died 37 years ago. So I bought it myself. Because I like the watch. 😄
It’s just for likes, dude, that’s all. It made us click, it did its job. No further explanation is needed. Take care.
The father gave him his most valuable item that once he thought was the result of his success in life. But with his son he realised that his biggest accomplishment wasn’t represented by his watch. But by someone else. So the father gave his son what once he thought was his symbol of success. The Rolex he gave to his son isn’t a new one. It is the one he bought when he thought it was the object that represented his success.
The "seasoninig to life" is one of the best things I've heard in awhile man. Thank you, great video.
Wish I had a dad. Let alone one to give me a Rolex
My dad taught me when times are good buy vodka and when times are difficult buy Mad Dog 20/20. I will never forget it.