This is exactly what I needed to hear. I agree with all these points. I think young people can be taught to ponder on the question “Do I like my current job and can I survive and thrive even if I’m not feeling happy about my job?” 1. yes we have to work to survive in the United States and in every place all over the world. 2. Some work we do during the day is not paid in cash, but they need to are jobs that need to get done! No one pays you to do your own laundry, but you are rewarded with clean clothes! (I Think of mothers or fathers who are stay-at-home parents; it is a full-time job to care for children, but parents are not given a liveable paycheck in the United States for this work. 2. you will always find a way to work if you look hard enough (e.g. cleaning, secretarial, food gathering, food distribution, waiter, waste collection, doctors, anything in service of others) 3. If you don’t like your job, you can change it! There is always a way. 4. If you don’t know the way, can ask another person to help you find the way 5. You are never too old, it is never too late! I am not writing this as a how-to either. This is just my thoughts from my own experience as well. Keep doing these type of videos please! Awesome example of UA-cam being used in a positive way.
Nice to meet you, Spencer! Hi from a new subscriber 👋 Enjoyed driving along with you :-) I am happy with my job but it’s definitely stopped being the center of my life. Now I find satisfaction in combining the intellectual and manual labour, so buying a farm to renovate was definitely a right step towards this direction :-)
Hey, new subscriber AND a farm renovator! Excellent! We bought a farm about 8 years ago now and it's been a work in progress. Never done but always great. Thanks for dropping a comment :)
Yes to both questions. I take the good with the “bad”. Much of what we do is “boring” or “mundane”...not all the time is spent posing in the canopy; there’s a lot of un-glamorous things we get to do as well...sorting branches and wood, yard cleaning, repairing our gear, etc. But that’s what makes it all come together. It’s the beauty of balance. Doing something for money is stupid. Passion before profits, because your passion is all that will guide you when the profits aren’t there. Nice video as usual 👍
I'm retired from a job as an engineering project manager for a power company. I found the mundane elements of the job to be essential to my mental health. The simple, repetitive work reduced stress and restored enthusiasm for the challenging elements of the job. And isn't it satisfying to see what you've helped build come to completion, even if there were unhappy bumps along the way? Thanks for your videos, Mr. Spencer.
These are my favorite videos of yours... odd jobs and stories. I’m a physical therapist and love my job. I certainly understand your journey and what you’re going through which makes your work ethic and energy so incredibly impressive. Very inspiring!
That's so cool to hear! I wasn't sure if this vid would work out ... I admire that physical therapy work: tons of patience, knowledge, and value in what you do. Hang in!
Dude every time I see you throwing rounds into your trailer I’m like… damn! Plus I can tell you do a ton of work in general. The volume of work you output is crazy. This dude is a hard charger! Thanks for the inspiration! For me, I love tree work and I’m always thinking about how lucky I am to be getting paid for it
When I started, I got paid in pizza working for friends. Now I make better money then my full time job. Pssst, don’t tell ‘em; I’d still do it for pizza.
Gooood morning Spencer! Enjoyed the ride along with you! God bless you and all you do! Yes, I'm happy in my job everyday in different, some good, some bad!
I teach at a community college on the technical side. Seeing my students learn a skillset that will lead to a good job that is a stepping stone to a great job is very rewarding indeed.
Spencer this was a great video. I am a pediatric nurse and have been doing solo tree work on the side for about 5 years. However, this year I decided to go per diem nursing and go full time tree work, which has been so awesome. I work solo like you and have a very similar set up/operation in CT. I really liked what you said about the mundane and repetitive tasks. It puts me in a unique state, where you lose track of time, which I definitely find restorative.
Interesting to hear your story! I was a professor before moving into tree work so can kinda relate to how different the two jobs must be for you. I hope your biz thrives! I bet you have good people skills, which is key for selling and bidding jobs
"What is your relationship with the mundane?...." I oscillate hugely between loving the mundane and longing for something more... Lotta philosophizing time in tree work! Really cool perspectives and reflections. I'm not as tidy/organized as would behoove me in this industry. Thanks for the great video!
When working I enjoyed my jobs. Now that I'm retired I enjoy that even more. I've been working on a remodel project for our church for almost a year. Parts of that job I definitely don't care for.
It's nice to hear that you still apply your skills and knowledge ... I've done a few volunteer projects and always found them a lot of fun. Nice not having a real boss! :)
I have had jobs that I loved and I have had jobs that I came close to hating. However my dad who for years thought that whatever he said to me went in one ear and out the other, gave me an excellent piece of advice. He said, “It doesn’t matter whether you love or hate your job. When someone hires you to do a job. Then you do the best job that you are capable of doing.” I heard everything he said but that had real value when I enter the work force. I found more jobs that I wasn’t looking for as a result.
that's a great perspective and one that I try to always keep in mind. My son seems to have that point of view now, too, which I'm happy about! (since his current job is not that great)
Darn you, algorithm!!! Why is this wisdom 2 years ago??? Spencer, ya hit the nail out of the park. I run a super duty towing a dump just like you about 4 hours east of Ithaca. I’ve never had a bad day doing tree work. I’ve had jobs that went long or dinged a fence- couple pucker moments when I said that, if I survived, I was gonna put all my gear on Craigslist. But so much better then the cog in the machine that I started my working life. Always exciting to put on my harness- always a relief when I come down for cleanup.
4 hours to the East! I'll be out there tomorrow (just outside of Albany) tomorrow picking up a load of walnut trees. Good hearing from ya as what you say is so important: gotta love the work in a deep, deep way. Keep at it man!
I've recently started watching your channel and fist thing I did was watch your handyman diaries. You're always positive and you give a lot of good insight. I've recently quit my job of 10 years to begin working in construction, mostly handyman type stuff. Your videos are educational and entertaining. Thanks!
Hey, we have that in common: I quit my university job of 13 years before starting up that handyman gig. I've transitioned to outside work because of this dang pandemic, but admire the handymen and women of this world. That is some tough work that takes sooooo much knowledge. Great to hear from ya
Cool video man. Its so rainy out here in the pacific northwest now not much time to get at my treework lately. I have been wanting to huild a porta wrap forever and after your build video i madenone finally. Just needed a push i guess. Keep up the good work..
Hey, cool to hear you made the portawrap! It's such a simple device in the end that it makes sense to make yer own. That rain out there can be relentless!
06:31 - mundanity can easily become therapeutic for some. In the context of a job, I for one appreciate that there's fewer surprises or drama - nothing you're not prepared for anyway.
UA-cam may be right that people bail on the end of videos, but I watch right to the end so I can get that reminder that I'm supposed to figure out the how-to on my own. Then I get a little disappointed that it's only a 16 minute video and YOU'RE the one bailing on us. Then I remember it was about four hours of real-world work, and another hour of computer work, and two hours of moving the camera around, and I feel guilty for a few minutes that I'm just sitting here. But then the ads finish and your next video starts, and I'm back to feeling good about the world.
I’ve pondered this same thing long ago. I went from doing what I love, which is working outside, to working inside the office chasing the money, which I hate. You have to always follow your heart and do what you love. I’m a Certified Arborist and love what I do. I guess we are like kindred spirits lol! Bounced around whether or not to buy a STIHL MS661 or the 500i fuel injection saw. Mundane decision for most people, important for me and one I love to make. Be safe out there brotha!
@@metaspencer I’m on my way to pick up the 661. Gonna run it with a 28” bar and chain. I got a buddy that has the 500i and he says yes, it’s a great saw and all, but if it breaks none of the STIHL dealers have the parts or computer to fix it. Eventually I’ll get one. The 461’s have served us well but sometimes you just need something a little bit bigger!
Philosophy major, turned handyman, currently moonlighting as a stay at home dad(working weekends). Getting paid decent money to just move stuff around is one of my favorite things to do. One way I keep my satisfaction up is by doing just about everything so that I'm not always doing the same thing. The downside is needing tools for everything and sometimes not being as skilled at everything as you would like to be. Some people enjoy the stress free environment and working alone with their thoughts. But yes all the scheduling and dealing with people has made me often consider the whole just going to work for someone else. "Quality" of life is top of my list of priorities. This made me feel like reading "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" once again. Good video Spencer;bet those logs made your bad feel spongy. I usually don't sleep as well after that much back strain. Have you thought about a back brace(weight lifting belt)?
Two of the most challenging accomplishments, in my opinion: majoring in philosophy and being a handyman! A couple of those philosophy classes kicked my be-hind in college. :) I like the way you put that about the importance of variation. Thanks man
I have to agree with you that the mundane physical tasks can be quite enjoyable. I often zone out and let my body do the work. It rests my brain and makes me feel rejuvenated afterwards. Plus, if I’m listening to a great podcast, I feel like I’m just working out and having fun.
That brain rest you describe is so, so great to get! I'm always looking for a new podcast ...have any favorites? (I listen to Ear Hustle when I can, but always find myself waiting for the next season.)
I've had all kinds of jobs. Some fulfilling, some mundane. The fulfilling ones were those that required me to be using my brain to plan or problem solve. Like your fence The mundane let my brain play on its own while the body was in automatic just doing the job. Like loading wood I actually enjoy both types
I would rather make little money and like my job. But I'm single. I only have to think about myself. Work is a gigantic chunk of your life. If you enjoy your work and make good money fantastic.
Nice video I’ve got a 1 ton and a dump trailer to Couple that with a bobcat with a grapple bucket boom no back problems can do 10 times the amount of cleanup they are expensive but once you utilize one they pay for them self a mini skid steer to go a long ways for you thanks done preaching
That Bobcat and grapple bucket sound like a dream from where I'm sittin. I can get into hauling and lifting by hand, but that's not to say that I don't constantly look for a setup like yours: it seems to make so much possible. I've done too many trees that take half a day to take down and three days to haul. :) Preach!
Hi Spencer! I am glad I found your channel. I can't wait to dig into all this awesome material you have here! I really understand your points of manual labor being therapeutic.
love your videos and your job is amazing, nothing like traveling, feeling the sun, no suck office work, simply love it sending lot of love from Argentina and learning what I can from your videos cause I understand little English but really love what your job is
My friend...same as you full time Captain Firefighter..Full time carpenter..and Full time arborist.. wouldn't change it for the world... Safe to say I have no dull moments..😁😁😁😁😁..... Great stuff .keep it up... your not going to live forever..😜
We want to see more odd jobs and variety of work. I used to love my job, but it started to get bad about 6-8 yrs ago. They changed the rules and my career became very unpopular among a certain segment of the population. The change made it very hard to do the job right and now I can’t wait to be done with it. Keep up the labortainment.
Great video. It's nice to see the "mundane" cause it's real. Doesn't always have to be some super project. I actually like the "mundane" parts of super projects too. Those are usually the parts when you learn. Thanks for sharing.
I'm retired, but I always did what made me happy. Now I'm retired, I enjoy the mundane times. My UA-cam channel is my worst job lol. I like this mundane video.
Ahh, the mundane. I usually hate it, but the other day I split and stacked about a cord of wood for a client. I was shocked by how satisfied I was as the stack formed. After that I was more energized to rake, and cleanup.
Now there's a concise answer I can wrap my head around. Well put! I've mostly preferred working for myself, but that's not to say I haven't had a few good bosses over the years. That boss part is just so important. Thanks man
I think I'm around your age, at this time in my life I'm trying to figure out how to have fun , be a kid again , it ain't easy, I worked probably triple what most people have in a lifetime, always worked, but now I'm tired of the race in my mind at this age, some days the body feels like 20 and some days a tired old man, I think it would be awesome bro take a whole summer off and try and be a kid again, the work I have done and do is similar to stuff u do, I think the biggest freedom in life is to try and be debt free, so u ain't controlled by man. Freedom and to live life on our terms.
I agree with everything you say, man. Makes me think of a full summer off I took back in the '90s ... at the time, I could do it and it just seemed like the thing to do. Spent that summer in a kayak, taking walks, reading books ... what a luxury. Let's slay that debt! Take care man
Let's see ... I've got a big garden structure project that I filmed and is almost done, and then I really need to build a new barn for my tractor. So let's hope so! Lumber prices have made building tough
I totally get that. Academics can be all consuming and your identity/being can get all wrapped up in it. Sounds like you found a good way to make it work.
Hey buddy! The 60s are knocking at the door (just burned into 53) so that's my hope. I've learned never to focus on the future too much, but that's certainly my hope :)
Having a job you like makes you want to get out of bed and go to work maybe it's a bad comparison it a relationship if it's good you enjoy it it can be rocky and still work if it's bad time for the divorce so to speak there's those who have the job but love the benefits or at the age they just hang in there In my case I love the job the same thing every day routine but different things like last Thursday had to shut down the boiler fix a steam leak just don't know what's surprises I'm going to get
"A restorative relationship with the mundane"
I like that
Much better than having the mundane break you :)
This is exactly what I needed to hear.
I agree with all these points.
I think young people can be taught to ponder on the question “Do I like my current job and can I survive and thrive even if I’m not feeling happy about my job?”
1. yes we have to work to survive in the United States and in every place all over the world.
2. Some work we do during the day is not paid in cash, but they need to are jobs that need to get done! No one pays you to do your own laundry, but you are rewarded with clean clothes! (I Think of mothers or fathers who are stay-at-home parents; it is a full-time job to care for children, but parents are not given a liveable paycheck in the United States for this work.
2. you will always find a way to work if you look hard enough (e.g. cleaning, secretarial, food gathering, food distribution, waiter, waste collection, doctors, anything in service of others)
3. If you don’t like your job, you can change it! There is always a way.
4. If you don’t know the way, can ask another person to help you find the way
5. You are never too old, it is never too late!
I am not writing this as a how-to either. This is just my thoughts from my own experience as well. Keep doing these type of videos please! Awesome example of UA-cam being used in a positive way.
Great hearing your thoughts! I really appreciate your perspective .... and encouragement. All best and WORK ON my friend
Nice to meet you, Spencer! Hi from a new subscriber 👋 Enjoyed driving along with you :-)
I am happy with my job but it’s definitely stopped being the center of my life. Now I find satisfaction in combining the intellectual and manual labour, so buying a farm to renovate was definitely a right step towards this direction :-)
Hey, new subscriber AND a farm renovator! Excellent! We bought a farm about 8 years ago now and it's been a work in progress. Never done but always great. Thanks for dropping a comment :)
@@metaspencer 😀 I also expect it to be a never ending process
Yes to both questions. I take the good with the “bad”. Much of what we do is “boring” or “mundane”...not all the time is spent posing in the canopy; there’s a lot of un-glamorous things we get to do as well...sorting branches and wood, yard cleaning, repairing our gear, etc. But that’s what makes it all come together. It’s the beauty of balance. Doing something for money is stupid. Passion before profits, because your passion is all that will guide you when the profits aren’t there. Nice video as usual 👍
That thing you said about "posing in the canopy" is so true AND so funny. I completely agree with you about the balance ... well said man.
I'm retired from a job as an engineering project manager for a power company. I found the mundane elements of the job to be essential to my mental health. The simple, repetitive work reduced stress and restored enthusiasm for the challenging elements of the job. And isn't it satisfying to see what you've helped build come to completion, even if there were unhappy bumps along the way?
Thanks for your videos, Mr. Spencer.
I like the way you describe the different parts working together to make everything possible. Great perspective, man. Much appreciated
These are my favorite videos of yours... odd jobs and stories. I’m a physical therapist and love my job. I certainly understand your journey and what you’re going through which makes your work ethic and energy so incredibly impressive. Very inspiring!
That's so cool to hear! I wasn't sure if this vid would work out ... I admire that physical therapy work: tons of patience, knowledge, and value in what you do. Hang in!
Dude every time I see you throwing rounds into your trailer I’m like… damn! Plus I can tell you do a ton of work in general. The volume of work you output is crazy. This dude is a hard charger! Thanks for the inspiration!
For me, I love tree work and I’m always thinking about how lucky I am to be getting paid for it
I know what you mean: I love the work and it's a BONUS to get paid for it. Thanks for the encouragement buddy
When I started, I got paid in pizza working for friends. Now I make better money then my full time job. Pssst, don’t tell ‘em; I’d still do it for pizza.
Gooood morning Spencer! Enjoyed the ride along with you! God bless you and all you do! Yes, I'm happy in my job everyday in different, some good, some bad!
Good to hear about your perspective on work ... sounds healthy and good! :)
I teach at a community college on the technical side. Seeing my students learn a skillset that will lead to a good job that is a stepping stone to a great job is very rewarding indeed.
Oh that sounds great! I taught at a big state school but think I would have been better suited to a community college. Well done!
Spencer this was a great video. I am a pediatric nurse and have been doing solo tree work on the side for about 5 years. However, this year I decided to go per diem nursing and go full time tree work, which has been so awesome. I work solo like you and have a very similar set up/operation in CT. I really liked what you said about the mundane and repetitive tasks. It puts me in a unique state, where you lose track of time, which I definitely find restorative.
Interesting to hear your story! I was a professor before moving into tree work so can kinda relate to how different the two jobs must be for you. I hope your biz thrives! I bet you have good people skills, which is key for selling and bidding jobs
"What is your relationship with the mundane?...."
I oscillate hugely between loving the mundane and longing for something more... Lotta philosophizing time in tree work!
Really cool perspectives and reflections.
I'm not as tidy/organized as would behoove me in this industry.
Thanks for the great video!
that oscillation you describe seems pretty healthy -- I wouldn't want to be permanently fixed in either paradigm :)
When working I enjoyed my jobs. Now that I'm retired I enjoy that even more. I've been working on a remodel project for our church for almost a year. Parts of that job I definitely don't care for.
It's nice to hear that you still apply your skills and knowledge ... I've done a few volunteer projects and always found them a lot of fun. Nice not having a real boss! :)
I have had jobs that I loved and I have had jobs that I came close to hating. However my dad who for years thought that whatever he said to me went in one ear and out the other, gave me an excellent piece of advice. He said, “It doesn’t matter whether you love or hate your job. When someone hires you to do a job. Then you do the best job that you are capable of doing.” I heard everything he said but that had real value when I enter the work force. I found more jobs that I wasn’t looking for as a result.
that's a great perspective and one that I try to always keep in mind. My son seems to have that point of view now, too, which I'm happy about! (since his current job is not that great)
Darn you, algorithm!!! Why is this wisdom 2 years ago??? Spencer, ya hit the nail out of the park. I run a super duty towing a dump just like you about 4 hours east of Ithaca. I’ve never had a bad day doing tree work. I’ve had jobs that went long or dinged a fence- couple pucker moments when I said that, if I survived, I was gonna put all my gear on Craigslist. But so much better then the cog in the machine that I started my working life. Always exciting to put on my harness- always a relief when I come down for cleanup.
4 hours to the East! I'll be out there tomorrow (just outside of Albany) tomorrow picking up a load of walnut trees. Good hearing from ya as what you say is so important: gotta love the work in a deep, deep way. Keep at it man!
I've recently started watching your channel and fist thing I did was watch your handyman diaries. You're always positive and you give a lot of good insight. I've recently quit my job of 10 years to begin working in construction, mostly handyman type stuff. Your videos are educational and entertaining. Thanks!
Hey, we have that in common: I quit my university job of 13 years before starting up that handyman gig. I've transitioned to outside work because of this dang pandemic, but admire the handymen and women of this world. That is some tough work that takes sooooo much knowledge. Great to hear from ya
Cool video man. Its so rainy out here in the pacific northwest now not much time to get at my treework lately. I have been wanting to huild a porta wrap forever and after your build video i madenone finally. Just needed a push i guess. Keep up the good work..
Hey, cool to hear you made the portawrap! It's such a simple device in the end that it makes sense to make yer own. That rain out there can be relentless!
06:31 - mundanity can easily become therapeutic for some. In the context of a job, I for one appreciate that there's fewer surprises or drama - nothing you're not prepared for anyway.
Therapeutic! What a cool perspective. I completely agree
UA-cam may be right that people bail on the end of videos, but I watch right to the end so I can get that reminder that I'm supposed to figure out the how-to on my own. Then I get a little disappointed that it's only a 16 minute video and YOU'RE the one bailing on us. Then I remember it was about four hours of real-world work, and another hour of computer work, and two hours of moving the camera around, and I feel guilty for a few minutes that I'm just sitting here. But then the ads finish and your next video starts, and I'm back to feeling good about the world.
Hahaha … funny to hear. Got a new video coming soooooon buddy. Lots going on! Take care
I’ve pondered this same thing long ago. I went from doing what I love, which is working outside, to working inside the office chasing the money, which I hate. You have to always follow your heart and do what you love. I’m a Certified Arborist and love what I do. I guess we are like kindred spirits lol! Bounced around whether or not to buy a STIHL MS661 or the 500i fuel injection saw. Mundane decision for most people, important for me and one I love to make. Be safe out there brotha!
It’s nice to have choices and options... I know I haven’t always been in that position. I’d say get both saws but ... thanks man
@@metaspencer I’m on my way to pick up the 661. Gonna run it with a 28” bar and chain. I got a buddy that has the 500i and he says yes, it’s a great saw and all, but if it breaks none of the STIHL dealers have the parts or computer to fix it. Eventually I’ll get one. The 461’s have served us well but sometimes you just need something a little bit bigger!
@@treebossmike8818 661! that's exciting. yeah, I've been babying my 500i for just that reason
Philosophy major, turned handyman, currently moonlighting as a stay at home dad(working weekends). Getting paid decent money to just move stuff around is one of my favorite things to do. One way I keep my satisfaction up is by doing just about everything so that I'm not always doing the same thing. The downside is needing tools for everything and sometimes not being as skilled at everything as you would like to be. Some people enjoy the stress free environment and working alone with their thoughts. But yes all the scheduling and dealing with people has made me often consider the whole just going to work for someone else. "Quality" of life is top of my list of priorities. This made me feel like reading "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" once again. Good video Spencer;bet those logs made your bad feel spongy. I usually don't sleep as well after that much back strain. Have you thought about a back brace(weight lifting belt)?
Two of the most challenging accomplishments, in my opinion: majoring in philosophy and being a handyman! A couple of those philosophy classes kicked my be-hind in college. :) I like the way you put that about the importance of variation. Thanks man
@@metaspencer thanks for the good content!
I have to agree with you that the mundane physical tasks can be quite enjoyable. I often zone out and let my body do the work. It rests my brain and makes me feel rejuvenated afterwards. Plus, if I’m listening to a great podcast, I feel like I’m just working out and having fun.
That brain rest you describe is so, so great to get! I'm always looking for a new podcast ...have any favorites? (I listen to Ear Hustle when I can, but always find myself waiting for the next season.)
I've had all kinds of jobs. Some fulfilling, some mundane. The fulfilling ones were those that required me to be using my brain to plan or problem solve. Like your fence
The mundane let my brain play on its own while the body was in automatic just doing the job. Like loading wood
I actually enjoy both types
I like the way you put that -- making all kinds of things work in a positive way seems like the key. Take good care man
I'm a no negative waves kinda guy. See you down the road
I would rather make little money and like my job. But I'm single. I only have to think about myself. Work is a gigantic chunk of your life. If you enjoy your work and make good money fantastic.
Nice video I’ve got a 1 ton and a dump trailer to Couple that with a bobcat with a grapple bucket boom no back problems can do 10 times the amount of cleanup they are expensive but once you utilize one they pay for them self a mini skid steer to go a long ways for you thanks done preaching
That Bobcat and grapple bucket sound like a dream from where I'm sittin. I can get into hauling and lifting by hand, but that's not to say that I don't constantly look for a setup like yours: it seems to make so much possible. I've done too many trees that take half a day to take down and three days to haul. :) Preach!
Hi Spencer! I am glad I found your channel. I can't wait to dig into all this awesome material you have here! I really understand your points of manual labor being therapeutic.
Im glad we’ve connected! I love your perspective on and knowledge about plants
love your videos and your job is amazing, nothing like traveling, feeling the sun, no suck office work, simply love it sending lot of love from Argentina and learning what I can from your videos cause I understand little English but really love what your job is
Excellent man! Bueno suerte
My friend...same as you full time Captain Firefighter..Full time carpenter..and Full time arborist.. wouldn't change it for the world... Safe to say I have no dull moments..😁😁😁😁😁..... Great stuff .keep it up... your not going to live forever..😜
I didn't realize you juggled so much! Sounds awesome, diverse, challenging, fun, and hard. Very cool
We want to see more odd jobs and variety of work. I used to love my job, but it started to get bad about 6-8 yrs ago. They changed the rules and my career became very unpopular among a certain segment of the population. The change made it very hard to do the job right and now I can’t wait to be done with it.
Keep up the labortainment.
That change sounds tough! It’s hard to change a line of work but can happen. Thanks for the encouragement!!
Great video ! I think a lot of people work at jobs they hate, but they suffer through just for the money and to keep up with the crowd ! Cheers
Well said. I've definitely seen a lot of that stuff ... the crowd can be a powerful thing
@@metaspencer Right on !
Great video. It's nice to see the "mundane" cause it's real. Doesn't always have to be some super project. I actually like the "mundane" parts of super projects too. Those are usually the parts when you learn.
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely real. I love that. Well said man
Keep on keeping on
Absolutely. Every day.
Awesome perspective dude !!
Thanks man!
That last log looked heavy!
Base of the tree is always the heaviest. Ummmmph!
I'm retired, but I always did what made me happy. Now I'm retired, I enjoy the mundane times. My UA-cam channel is my worst job lol. I like this mundane video.
I just subscribed to your channel -- seems to me like you've done the important things right. Good to hear from ya man
It is vastly preferable to be happy in your job, but it’s ok to tolerate an unhappy job if it allows you to be happy in the rest of your life.
You put that very well and I completely agree. Makes good sense.
Ahh, the mundane. I usually hate it, but the other day I split and stacked about a cord of wood for a client. I was shocked by how satisfied I was as the stack formed. After that I was more energized to rake, and cleanup.
Absolutely. ... sometimes it's the perfect thing
👍Enjoyed the video!
Now there's a concise answer I can wrap my head around. Well put! I've mostly preferred working for myself, but that's not to say I haven't had a few good bosses over the years. That boss part is just so important. Thanks man
You surely should be passionate about what you’re doing & if you get paid that’s even better.
Stay safe
I agree man. Well said
I think I'm around your age, at this time in my life I'm trying to figure out how to have fun , be a kid again , it ain't easy, I worked probably triple what most people have in a lifetime, always worked, but now I'm tired of the race in my mind at this age, some days the body feels like 20 and some days a tired old man, I think it would be awesome bro take a whole summer off and try and be a kid again, the work I have done and do is similar to stuff u do, I think the biggest freedom in life is to try and be debt free, so u ain't controlled by man. Freedom and to live life on our terms.
I agree with everything you say, man. Makes me think of a full summer off I took back in the '90s ... at the time, I could do it and it just seemed like the thing to do. Spent that summer in a kayak, taking walks, reading books ... what a luxury. Let's slay that debt! Take care man
Yeah Bud, you know it. Chop wood carry water. Feeds the soul.
Absolutely. You said it :)
Jack of all trades!
You bet!
Do you have anymore construction jobs and big projects comeing up
Let's see ... I've got a big garden structure project that I filmed and is almost done, and then I really need to build a new barn for my tractor. So let's hope so! Lumber prices have made building tough
Have to watch to the end. Cause you did it your way. Lol
Haha ... absolutely... little sore the next day
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I've become vastly happier in my academic job now that I see it as a "job" and I'm not investing my whole identity into it.
I totally get that. Academics can be all consuming and your identity/being can get all wrapped up in it. Sounds like you found a good way to make it work.
@@metaspencer Glad you're surviving and thriving outside the game!
i wouldn't want those stump grabbers grabbing ahold of me.. lol.. definitely a workout.. about like tossing seed bags around.
Oh yeah! Nice to be done
Nice video
Thanks man
Hey Spencer, appreciate the content. Do you think you'll be doing tree work in your 60's? Tc
Hey buddy! The 60s are knocking at the door (just burned into 53) so that's my hope. I've learned never to focus on the future too much, but that's certainly my hope :)
Having a job you like makes you want to get out of bed and go to work maybe it's a bad comparison it a relationship if it's good you enjoy it it can be rocky and still work if it's bad time for the divorce so to speak there's those who have the job but love the benefits or at the age they just hang in there
In my case I love the job the same thing every day routine but different things like last Thursday had to shut down the boiler fix a steam leak just don't know what's surprises I'm going to get
Sounds interesting on your end. I totally get that divorce idea haha ... good to hear from you man
Working only for money makes no sense. You have to love what you do if you don’t, you hurt yourself.
Well said. It can be so dreary to find yourself in that position
Pine firewood? Huh?
yeah, not the best but it still sells around here
@@metaspencer they will cuss you over here lol
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Thanks buddy
Does your work move you, or do you move it.
There ya go! that one will take me about a year to figure out :)