PART 1 - My humiliatíng return from America with NOTHING || Levi Kones - Shared Moments with Justus

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  • @SharedMomentswithJustus
    @SharedMomentswithJustus  2 роки тому +26

    #SharedMomentswithJustus #America #kenya
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    • @keepcreationprocess
      @keepcreationprocess Рік тому

      you returned fulltime away from US years ago? which periode we are talking about ?

  • @elizabethwambui9901
    @elizabethwambui9901 2 роки тому +85

    "unknowingly you begin to loose your value. People start to see you as the errand boy, but they never compensate you for the same" That hit me hard! I've just began my journey on learning to say no and it has brought a lot of friction especially with the older generation...thanks for bringing that out.

    • @fatmayusuf8413
      @fatmayusuf8413 2 роки тому +2

      @Levi Kones thanks manze people are misusing my son for being too kind

    • @kenyanboyy
      @kenyanboyy 2 роки тому

      I can relate.....many of my relatives & family friends exploited me at that tender age of 19-23.... I always assumed they thought that I was the best. I also didn't know my value until probably I was 25/26

    • @abdiomarmohamed1103
      @abdiomarmohamed1103 Рік тому

      I been there almost bro! You cool bro!

  • @lindatsuma8305
    @lindatsuma8305 Рік тому +9

    Opportunities are so many yet wen u don't do anything with your life it catches up with you..that sunk deeep

  • @CherieDeDieu
    @CherieDeDieu 2 роки тому +39

    "There is a thin line between too many favours and loss of value." ....thanks for that reminder Levi and thanks for being so real. 😊

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 2 роки тому +1

      @Levi Kones its very complex trying to understand KENYA...

  • @agnesmuringi6402
    @agnesmuringi6402 2 роки тому +60

    Your laughter is contagious
    Your story is educative and encouraging

  • @Henry_karanja
    @Henry_karanja 2 роки тому +30

    Levi is a good story teller you can listen to him for hours...also through his story I have learnt a lot....

    • @fatmayusuf8413
      @fatmayusuf8413 2 роки тому

      @Levi Kones hapo kwa drinking tea am guilty as charged...na haree in my twenties nili party sawa sawa...

  • @jadapi100
    @jadapi100 Рік тому +6

    Levi Kones is such a vibe and a good story teller.
    Such an eye opening life experience.

  • @jongcheng5517
    @jongcheng5517 2 роки тому +3

    This guy is the most authentic American story I’ve ever had

  • @alexndirangu2893
    @alexndirangu2893 2 роки тому +68

    I love the way he is telling the story and laughing at himself. Something humans rarely do🤣🤣🤣

  • @taluj2298
    @taluj2298 2 роки тому +23

    Levi you aren’t late. You are exactly where you need to be. Without these experiences you wouldn’t have a book to write, you wouldn’t be the same man that you are, hind sight it might have molded you into the best father for your kids, a role model and an author. You must look at these lessons as a contributing factor to where you are now as a person!

    • @peterkabiru5144
      @peterkabiru5144 2 роки тому +2

      Very true. Glad you mentioned it. I always look back at my past mistakes at times I'm bitter about it but also grateful to learn from them and becoming a better person today

  • @geraldmunai5471
    @geraldmunai5471 2 роки тому +12

    The honesty about your experience is truly appreciated. It takes great courage to share one's mistakes that others may learn.

    • @itsvipi
      @itsvipi 2 роки тому

      Hey just came across your page, I relate to you but am sure some of your viewers can't really hear what you're saying. In some phrases, you speak too fast. So people miss your point. Pole pole boss, hapa ni Kenya bwanaaa.

  • @bellaolum9768
    @bellaolum9768 2 роки тому +47

    What an interesting story Levi, and you're such a great storyteller!😃😃

    • @anneconnector3459
      @anneconnector3459 2 роки тому

      I'm loving the story and a great story teller cz I'm here and mimi pia niko na kastory .

  • @estherjosephine262
    @estherjosephine262 2 роки тому +21

    Its the laughter for me...So contagious

    • @WaveTV-n8n
      @WaveTV-n8n 10 місяців тому

      You are cute❤

  • @Habibtay
    @Habibtay 2 роки тому +40

    This life, no balance. Those who always have a myriad of opportunities always waste them and those who struggle to even find a single opportunity never find one. Aarrrghhh😫😫

    • @Kakwasi
      @Kakwasi 2 роки тому +3

      @Levi Kones I think shida ilitokea you were not stable when you left. Discipline wise. So ulipeleka the same problem majuu. You can be a good mentor for high school students and people in their 20s.

    • @Kakwasi
      @Kakwasi 2 роки тому +1

      @Levi Kones contact ya iyo rehab kindly

    • @taluj2298
      @taluj2298 2 роки тому +5

      When you consider how his childhood played out in his adult life you begin to understand why he went the route he did. None of us is untouched by our childhood….. don’t be quick to assume people squander choices , ask what happened for them to get to that point … 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @MrTwabwire
      @MrTwabwire 2 роки тому

      This a story of shame. I don't see any reasons why you feel encouraged and you are telling it to all and sundry.

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 2 роки тому +4

      @@MrTwabwire for others to learn

  • @frankangira9265
    @frankangira9265 2 роки тому +17

    Hey Levi.. nice to see you, I remember our time at KMTC Nairobi for 1 year, as your class rep and friend, will tafuta you, I'd like to purchase that book, your story is inspiring bro! All the best, and Pamoja!!

    • @judykisienya7947
      @judykisienya7947 10 місяців тому

      ​@LeviKones I have really laughed. Thank you for sharing your story

  • @mercymeriy7851
    @mercymeriy7851 2 роки тому +49

    sometimes what we call mistakes are just life lessons I say😂

  • @parasimeiolesirembo2511
    @parasimeiolesirembo2511 2 роки тому +15

    This Dude is a very good story teller and I have enjoyed your infectious laughter and learned the lessons and the mistakes you made and the way you own them and dress them like a beautiful ornaments.

  • @worldwideinspiration.6842
    @worldwideinspiration.6842 2 роки тому +17

    Every experience is a lesson and life is a journey. We learn from each other’s experiences.

  • @vickkara7641
    @vickkara7641 2 роки тому +5

    Man, you are an awesome story teller! And you have an awesome story! At some point I thought you were telling my story down to the box hairstyle! May God bless you to be more than you can even hope for..

  • @WahomeTheTechie
    @WahomeTheTechie 2 роки тому +8

    The best thing about goo upbringing with parent who instill good morals is that even when one gets messes up in life, the inner voice will always be there, and it will be so loud.

  • @kutesamanka5525
    @kutesamanka5525 2 роки тому +14

    I love that he laughs. You have a good story and laugh sir

  • @79code
    @79code 2 роки тому +4

    Levi,
    Thank you for being vulnerable with the mistakes you made in your life. Especially for Kenyan who don't like to open up (kuji anika).
    Its never too late to restart ones life.
    Good luck and please publish that book

  • @mercyk2672
    @mercyk2672 2 роки тому +22

    In America you can make good money, but life is more fun back home. There's not much fun here. So work hard, make money and go home and enjoy

    • @susanmbuchi2089
      @susanmbuchi2089 2 роки тому +1

      True

    • @agneswandia3659
      @agneswandia3659 2 роки тому +1

      True

    • @lucksonomari4999
      @lucksonomari4999 2 роки тому +2

      You can enjoy your retirement in Nursing homes in America.

    • @mercyk2672
      @mercyk2672 2 роки тому

      @@lucksonomari4999 🤣🤣🤣, you have jokes

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 2 роки тому

      @@lucksonomari4999 there's nothing as disgusting as living in a nursing home

  • @lindacherutich8860
    @lindacherutich8860 2 роки тому +4

    Levi is a good narrator, his memory of events is superb.I love love his story

  • @virgomelody8545
    @virgomelody8545 2 роки тому +1

    This is someone who was sent by God to talk to me! Thanks for sharing

  • @bonfacegesicho2194
    @bonfacegesicho2194 7 місяців тому +1

    U are an inspiration bro..life teaches us many lessons ofcourse

  • @bishopmalayashot300
    @bishopmalayashot300 Рік тому

    I can listen to this story for more than 5 times and still not get bored of the story telling by Levi, Great structure, seamless storyline. Kudos

  • @shirugaks7464
    @shirugaks7464 2 роки тому +8

    Great advice to those Who consider themselves to be young, indeed life is fleeting. My advice to You dont beat yourself too hard. At least You are back to Your senses in one piece and alive.

  • @ngugidaniel1030
    @ngugidaniel1030 2 роки тому +3

    His laughter makes the story awesome..

  • @denisar3351
    @denisar3351 2 роки тому +14

    Very painful story, in correspondence with the wastage of the 20's is on many of us esp in Africa as we lack most of skills plus facilities to achieve the best out of our talents

    • @pauline6026
      @pauline6026 2 роки тому

      well put :)

    • @denisar3351
      @denisar3351 2 роки тому

      @Levi Kones hopefully you wl gives a lecture on how to overcome the pain of #loosing a job under middle age crisis yet stl missing on targeted goal. ❤️🇺🇬

  • @kossie9910
    @kossie9910 Рік тому +1

    Well done Levi Kones for sharing your story! Wishing you God's blessings

  • @Flourish_today
    @Flourish_today 2 роки тому +9

    What a good story teller I laughed at some parts until my husband came to ask me why I was chuckling.

  • @skinnyzebra8626
    @skinnyzebra8626 2 роки тому +12

    My goodness,your growing up is a copy & paste of mine,i totally resonate with your story,being a teenager in the nineties was fun but our parents just didn’t get it,they judged & punished us harshly for trivial stuff,my bro was caught with same hair style & boy oh boy he got good spanking @ 15yrs which caused lots of tension between him & dad,we could not even watch news together with dad,i remember watching same movie by Wesley snipes & van Damme,predator by Schwarzenegger,but all in secret

  • @artanahm3389
    @artanahm3389 2 роки тому +4

    I thoroughly enjoyed this ... Such a talented story teller.

  • @221moses
    @221moses 2 роки тому +5

    Following you bro, your experiences are great lessons to many guys who never take life seriously !

  • @petals8437
    @petals8437 2 роки тому +4

    Sometimes in life I just came to a conclusion it's never that serious some mistakes made is journey of life .... the laughter 😀 makes it more hillarious... good story teller

  • @idawairimu7093
    @idawairimu7093 2 роки тому +5

    Interesting conversation.. Thanks for sharing

  • @marymurichu2482
    @marymurichu2482 2 роки тому +2

    Thank God you came back with good Health.

  • @wanjikumuriithi2820
    @wanjikumuriithi2820 2 роки тому +23

    The truths are hitting so hard! I wish I would tell someone in their 20s that the energy and strength will not always be there! Ujana ni moshi bana! Great lessons for anyone who cares to listen, those with ears use them!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Btw you resemble Rose Ohons (gospel musician) hubby kapsaaaa!

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 2 роки тому

      @@wanjikumuriithi2820 hilarious! They don't resemble in any way. Unless you meant by size.

  • @wakawaka5131
    @wakawaka5131 2 роки тому +10

    This guy is me in all aspects.Down to the move to Eldoret. His parents were my parents down to viboko and church. It's like he is my bro.

  • @lucymiatu4128
    @lucymiatu4128 2 роки тому +1

    Levi, you are brilliant is good you shared your experience and mistakes you did & have learned from them, I can listen to you all day, God blessings

  • @jozzykimani3353
    @jozzykimani3353 2 роки тому +1

    The late Sammy Gachengechi… I had to replay that part. I was in his later school and he was my pastor. And like you I went to Europe and just got back a month ago… a different story from yours but you spoke to me…

  • @raychelleinjete4024
    @raychelleinjete4024 2 роки тому +1

    I must get your book Levi.Whst a fascinating story....

  • @MyElla1325
    @MyElla1325 2 роки тому +2

    My friend Livai... I could listen to you for a whooping month without getting bored. I will look for you sooooon.

  • @LK-xm1tj
    @LK-xm1tj 2 роки тому +11

    Levi ( I'm calling you [Livai] coz that's the correct pronunciation of your name) your laughter is infectious, you are a good story teller and I hope young men & women learn something.

    • @neemaadam
      @neemaadam 2 роки тому +2

      But the other pronunciation is also correct, Swahili pronunciation. Wana wa Levi. Just choices.

    • @josephineaaca2373
      @josephineaaca2373 2 роки тому

      Both pronunciations of the name are correct... according to google... It's a matter of choice ..thanks for sharing this life lessens

  • @sandraraini6195
    @sandraraini6195 Рік тому +2

    The way i have laughed ne. Before he could kuuuku, he was suspended

  • @Zenitram-xv1qs
    @Zenitram-xv1qs 2 роки тому +4

    He is so happy.

  • @gracekamau3997
    @gracekamau3997 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your honesty brother, may be it a lesson to the young generation!

  • @maragoldcee1469
    @maragoldcee1469 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for your story. Remember, the dishonesty you to display to employers resonates for generations. We have a reputation of being dishonest. Let's keep it honest always. For our sake, for our children's sake and for all Africans sakes.

  • @Sisternice77
    @Sisternice77 2 роки тому +11

    The Sadam part!😂😂 Exactly what we called my old man and for the same reasons!!! Wild!

    • @vagatsiva
      @vagatsiva 2 роки тому

      We named mine British.... you know the British colonized Kenya

  • @DeeDee-lc5et
    @DeeDee-lc5et Рік тому +1

    My bro you are just a vibe umetoka mbali wuuueh

  • @georgewabwire824
    @georgewabwire824 2 роки тому +6

    That was a very interesting story. I like when he says I’m doing catch up. I can relate 💯

  • @GeeksGumbot
    @GeeksGumbot 6 місяців тому

    Stories like this make me feel energized

  • @angelawanjiru5343
    @angelawanjiru5343 2 роки тому +2

    what a story,this Life!
    I would love to gift it to my Son.
    He his in Nairobi.

  • @marywahu3613
    @marywahu3613 2 роки тому +16

    There's no useless experience if you learn something from it.

  • @Wanairobi
    @Wanairobi 2 роки тому +1

    This interview has made my day.

  • @ItsGibb
    @ItsGibb 11 місяців тому

    Glad i am here, Good laugh and reasons to keep going. Life has a way of rewarding. New subscriber Justus

  • @cathyveryrich4275
    @cathyveryrich4275 2 роки тому +2

    Wow,wow,wow,thank you for sharing,God bless you,pple like you are special, pple who go thru too much,and apparently we learn from your experience, that we do not have to go thru the same.Barikiwa

  • @danzada7769
    @danzada7769 2 роки тому +1

    You are a great narrator. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @marymwende2758
    @marymwende2758 2 роки тому +5

    Its the laughter for me,

  • @Foods254
    @Foods254 2 роки тому +7

    I love your book

  • @vkaitakirwa
    @vkaitakirwa 2 роки тому +4

    It’s a joy listening to this guy.So cheerful

  • @lucyfaith4190
    @lucyfaith4190 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed the story 😊. Hugs from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @bobbykibe8693
    @bobbykibe8693 2 роки тому +2

    When we don't run when we are young in preparation for a good life during old age, we shall crawl when old.

    • @Kakwasi
      @Kakwasi 2 роки тому

      Mungu yuko Even for those who messed

  • @alvinkae9018
    @alvinkae9018 2 роки тому +2

    Its a really powerful story bro. I hope to read u're book soon.

  • @bryanmulwa8971
    @bryanmulwa8971 Рік тому +1

    I highly relate to what Levi says. But again, everything happens at its own time. The muslims call it maktub. Christians say fate.

  • @naturelle1097
    @naturelle1097 2 роки тому +2

    Khalsa was a great school . I was there from class 1 to 3. What great lessons

  • @emunyenCyrus
    @emunyenCyrus 11 місяців тому

    Your laughter.. I like it. It makes the story interesting!

  • @carolmusisi2551
    @carolmusisi2551 Рік тому

    You are fun to listen to, Levi! I like the way God is using you and how you are using your past experience to help young people out there.

  • @sbavc4929
    @sbavc4929 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing Levi. There are so many similarities I share with you. Living in the Midwest on an F1, partying excessively etc

  • @lukesmith3172
    @lukesmith3172 2 роки тому +1

    I liked listening to your journey, we did come to the state's around the same time but I feel my current success came later as compared to you, success came while you were still new, you didn't have time to adjust and get grounded. It's good to see you are emotionally settled with being at home

  • @joashanaminyi
    @joashanaminyi 2 роки тому +7

    When is Part 2. A story full of pure teachings and encouragement through personal experiences!

  • @wangarethuo2380
    @wangarethuo2380 2 роки тому

    😃😃Levi such a good story teller..hakuna kuboeka

  • @queeniduaye726
    @queeniduaye726 Рік тому

    Your laughter really made your interesting to me.

  • @rosehinks2367
    @rosehinks2367 2 роки тому +3

    The laughter kept me watching 😁, Levi you're such a vibe. I'm glad you accepted your mistakes in which you learnt lessons from them. You should have shown us your dreaded hair picture and the bald 😄

  • @leenleen644
    @leenleen644 2 роки тому +4

    Just read your book and am here listening too....the book has really taught me much ..am not giving up soon

  • @kyrafamily395
    @kyrafamily395 2 роки тому

    From the time he proposed to Wangeci, I have always followed him. Thank God you survived the previous condition

  • @jesco8819
    @jesco8819 2 роки тому +1

    I have been laughing while listening to your story.. Very typical of many old generation African parents

  • @annenduta6211
    @annenduta6211 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful story

  • @eunicemauta
    @eunicemauta 2 роки тому

    The laughter I think is part of healing for you.Atleast you have learnt the hard way for the better

  • @dignityvisionarycwnlatz
    @dignityvisionarycwnlatz 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for been humourously real.Boy child should listen to this

  • @branicemayienga2226
    @branicemayienga2226 2 роки тому

    Levai...the American version...lol am just so impressed that you are still so authentically kenyan, we feel you and are happy that you are being so real...thanks for first being confident enough to be vulnerable and share your story....welcome back home

  • @yvetteibrahims4487
    @yvetteibrahims4487 2 роки тому +1

    He reminds me of my friend Njonjo Mue... Very good storyteller

  • @puritynkatha8058
    @puritynkatha8058 2 роки тому

    A good orator .Good piece

  • @julietokoth
    @julietokoth 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful story telling

  • @andersonpyaban8042
    @andersonpyaban8042 2 роки тому +2

    very captivating story..i can relate to the story well..he mentioned Khalsa, which means he grew up in Nakuru like I

  • @joannyaboke5036
    @joannyaboke5036 2 роки тому +7

    OMG... aki wewe Justus.. this sounds like a movie, tumebaki kwa suspense!

  • @mercyk2672
    @mercyk2672 2 роки тому +15

    I know two people who have been here more than 20 years and have nothing.

    • @zackzackie.
      @zackzackie. 2 роки тому +24

      The goal is ...are they healthy? Are they living their life to the fullest if yes .... shughulika tu na maisha yako!!

    • @mercyk2672
      @mercyk2672 2 роки тому

      @@zackzackie. I'm just saying. They're not healthy, they wasted their lives partying and drinking and they don't take care of their kids

    • @lindawangui7886
      @lindawangui7886 2 роки тому +2

      @@zackzackie. I love your outlook on life. You've made my day.

    • @lucksonomari4999
      @lucksonomari4999 2 роки тому +3

      @@zackzackie. it's better to regret in your 20s than in your 50s or 60s. In your 50s or 60s you even don't have the energy to start again.Regrets at such age is painful.

    • @catherinemogaka7180
      @catherinemogaka7180 2 роки тому +2

      @@lucksonomari4999 Colonel Sandets was 65 years old when he started franchizing his chicken business using his USD 105 Social Security Cheques. Today, KFC is all over the world! As long as you still have breath in you, its never to late to start over!

  • @Eileen_on
    @Eileen_on 2 роки тому +3

    Such a happy soul

  • @norahombwayo4825
    @norahombwayo4825 Рік тому

    Contagious laughter. Am doing a catch up too

  • @ceciliakioria3357
    @ceciliakioria3357 2 роки тому +2

    Maybe coz I really wanted to go to America and never got a clue of how to go about it, then I ended up getting a civil service job during the time they were being called 'civil sufferers '
    In the same 20 years, I wouldn't think he has lost coz there are many who remained in Kenya, had a decent salary and still have not made much out of their experience, of which they can't even write a book.
    All am saying is, our expectations of what life or a particular opportunity should give us and the reality being below the expectation is what makes the difference.

  • @Stellageuz
    @Stellageuz 2 роки тому +4

    Yaani you've reminded me of that time in 1998 and 1999 moment applying for Visa's. And this Chinese American guy that everyone hated, yet he is the one that granted us visas. Ngai, na vile tulikuwa tunarauka 🤣😵‍💫

  • @trukenyan
    @trukenyan 2 роки тому +1

    22:30 I remember that lady at the Embassy,…I played the same roulette got the visa same day….bwahaha…too 😆. She asked me just one question…and that was it. Blew my mind! 😆

  • @justinanthenge619
    @justinanthenge619 2 роки тому

    I feel you! "tupa taka taka wachukue tena" for all the colonialism!!!!

  • @juliuskamau9095
    @juliuskamau9095 2 роки тому +1

    Kones your story really resonates with me. Am 32, sijaenda ulaya lakini wacha tu😁.....

  • @nelsonongaki8054
    @nelsonongaki8054 2 роки тому +5

    Insightful 👍🏿

  • @jerusamunala7247
    @jerusamunala7247 2 роки тому +3

    Few min into the story and I am in love with your laughter😜😜

  • @artomide2598
    @artomide2598 Рік тому

    Levi i understand and relate to your story 100%😊

  • @jkm402
    @jkm402 2 місяці тому

    Glad to see you moved to Australia in 2024!

  • @peterndirangu929
    @peterndirangu929 2 роки тому

    One of the best video I have watched in a while....very real stuff, good job.