From Lawbreaker to Lifechanger: Here's My Story!
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2023
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Love you Skye. So glad you got out of the crash 🥰❣️
@@TheCod3r let’s be honest you’d all be lost without me🤣🤣❤️
Too true 😂 but you love me too best uncle ever (when I'm not trying to kill you) lol xx
I mentor teens/early 20's. You'll be an inspiration for them
Phil, we have similar but different stories. I've been to prison. I had 2 sets of serious charges within a 10mnth period in 2013. I served 2yrs. When I came out the parole officer said "Get a Job"... Well, as we know an ex-con isnt getting hired easily. So I made the decision to go back to school - took electronics engineering. I worked hard to get where I am now. Like you, I am self-employed running a full-time repair shop where I stay overly busy with work. I have a family and anyone who I share my story with - doesnt believe me. People can change, and we have plenty of time to do something positive.
Awesome that you came out the other side buddy. I guess we all make mistakes and we all have our crosses to bear, but it's how we learn and use those experiences to better ourselves which ultimately help us to achieve our goals. Good on you buddy for getting back on track
well done to both of you
I'm glad you have turned your life around mate .so respect to you for that .can i ask you a question have you ever fixed a goldshell bit coin miner b4 it power on but it doesn't connect to the wifi using the port..
Superb man, well done , seriously I mean that. Keep going man, proud of you 👍
Amazing bro ❤ ur an inspiration 👏
Not sure anyone will see this comment but wow, the story is triumph over tragedy. And wow, your story is tragic. You are a treasure and should share your story as an inspirational speaker.
Cheers from Toronto
From a retired Wolverhampton Policeman fair play to you for getting it together and explaining your life,not that you needed to,keep up the good work.👍
You should be proud Phil, there is not one man on this earth that has not made mistakes.
And as an old saying goes, "life is what you make it".
Very brave of you to share your story and all the credit to you for coming out the other side stronger and wiser 💪🏼
Funny how a theft of a PS1 was the beginning and here you are successfully fixing electronics for people. Grand story Phil.
You seem like a genuinely good hearted person, Phil. Good on you for turning your life around.
I wish that more people like Phil saw the error of their ways and made the effort to change for the better. In S-O-A where I live near Phil there are far too many addicts that don't want to change. Some good name checks that I recognize. I good story that held my interest, hope that Phil is better soon
@@keancv "too many addicts that don't want to change" Yeah right, what addict would rather have the addiction! I wish more people like you saw the errors in your thought/opinion process. Just a suggestion, volunteer for a organization who works with addicts and understand them! Gambling/drugs/stealing + many more.
@@NobodyI991 plenty in S-O-A town center where I live,begging is very visible by the same faces but nothing gets done
@@keancvJust because you see the same ol' faces doesn't mean they don't want to stop.
Addiction is extremely hard to break, you can't just turn it off and on like a light switch.
Some people have to plug away at it for decades before they can make it stick.
Decades of misery trying to stop but being unable to control their own compulsions.
@@gooderish Or one of my x-neighbours was a notorious addict who persistantly refused to give up drugs. In and out of St Michaels rehab center, she'd do just enough to be allowed back to her council funded flat
Phil, thanks for having the humility in sharing, and hope it will make some people think about their own lives too. People do bad things for so many reasons, the difference is that you changed your life around. But you have skills and not just in electronics, but in the easy way you communicate what you know through diagnosis to repair. Hope your back sorts itself soon and keep up the fab no nonsense channel.
My dude, thank you for putting this out. We're a lot alike from different sides of the pond. I was a convicted felon before my 12th birthday, and a recovering addict for the last 5 years. It takes real strength to put this out there, and I couldn't be more glad you did. I'm genuinely grateful for your message, and you're a big reason I started repairs in the first place. Keep on keepin on my friend. All the best.
By 12 ? Wow that’s tough man . Anyways your doing well now so that’s great. I totally feel you on the addiction side as I’m also a recovering addict , it’s hard , I know it’s my own fault tho but I’m getting there and so are you and for that you should be so proud
@@Anthonys_S same to you my friend! Our mistake do not define us, how we live to make ourselves better is everything. So much pride for you and your strength to share it. Nothing but love my friend.
Being ill with Fibromyalgia in a severe case, being able to watch you working Phil takes my mind off the pain for just some time and also learn about the repairs you do, here to hitting 100k subs you deserve it 👍
I have lost my channel to a UA-cam hacker but had to use this one to say this.I have been watching your videos for a long time and have learned a lot. I really respect how you have grown and the knowledge you have taught and continue to teach others on UA-cam. Your life store is one that teaches perseverance. Bless up and ONE LOVE FROM JAMAICA. {Xpain}
An incredibly honest video, glad you have turned things around for the better. Onwards and upwards Phil👍
Thanks buddy, my life has been a hell of a ride but hopefully never back to how I used to be
I am truly glad you were able to turn your life around, keep up the great work and enjoy the family you deserve
you're a fine example of how rehabilitation works. Love how you now have morals and values. This video could have been catastrophic to your business, it was a big risk to take, but you have owned your mistakes, and its good to see that you recogonise how they have shaped you, and your openess and willingness to talk about your previous life mistakes takes courage. So glad you have turned your life around. The easy option would have been to continue on a downward spiral.
You have my respect, and, as a fellow West Mids person.... if i had device issues.... would i use you for repairs? Absolutely! Keep doing what you're doing bro, you are on a great path. Much respect to you.
Phil, so proud of you mate. You've come a long way, and that life, that Phil has gone. You're a smart, ingenious techie, a thriving business, and a successful UA-camr. Never ever thought of you as a druggie, and humans do make mistakes. You got out, learnt from your mistakes, turned things around. Keep trucking fella. We all love you. Your frankness and honesty are to be admired. You should do school talks, maybe teach a bit of tech/electronics at college and schools too. You'd be an amazing relatable tutor for kids with problems. Those hands that damaged property, wrote off cars, now revive, repair and restore. Now that is something to be proud of.
This heartfelt video just shows that the real epic story's don't get churned out of hollywood but are lived by ordinary people each and every day. I have a lot of respect for you releasing this video. I wish you all the best today and for everything to come
Life is all about choices. The hardest thing people can do is accept responsibility for their choices. Most don't, it is always someone else's fault. It is refreshing to see someone step up and accept responsibilty for their actions. Well done mate. I wish you all the best for your future.
I remember the broken tv on the back that people were always complaining about. Congrats mate, look where you're now!
Lol yeah to be fair I genuinely couldn't afford better even a couple of years ago because I had to prioritise other things
@@TheCod3r It was literally just to test consoles hehe. If it displays a picture still then its good.
Mate ! i'm not going to judge you,we have all done stuff we regret ! you turned your life around,which is always a good thing for anyone,i lost my council home,became homeless for a while,but things turned around,started working for myself,now i own my own home outright ! my heart goes out to you fella !
Phil, your history is your own, most people haven't got a spotless history, and we have all done something we're not proud of.
You have made a good life for you and your family, and the future looks bright.
Wishing you and the family the very best for the future big man🤟💚
Phil, it's very brave to open up to strangers, but I think it'll help many people who watch your channel, showing there are ways to turn your life around. All the best mate.
It's not easy to admit this type of stuff to people in person, let alone to the internet. Great to hear your story today
I’m glad things are working out for you. Your a great UA-camr. Enjoy your channel.
The vehicle crash had me tear up
So glad you said those 5 words
Living a messed up childhood life It's not fun I know from experience too
Having kids change us for the better
Back problems Not fun I know how that feels Hope you feel better soon Thanks for sharing your story phil
You are a sound guy Phil. This must have been the hardest video for you to do & made you very emotional whilst filming it. But, you done a cracking job telling us & big respect to you. I’ve watched a few of your vlogs & a couple lives & can tell you that you would be the man to do repairs for me when needed. Thanks for sharing this 👍🏻
Thanks mate. Yeah I think it probably was. Maybe not at first but when I started getting into the accident that was incredibly tough to talk about
I bought a playstation from you a few yrs ago and I remember thinking what an honest and amazing dude you are, I remember checking out your channel and to see the progression from then to now is amazing! I hope you keep up the good work and your success continues to grow, we can all aspire and take from your story from where and who you were to now, just goes to show anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
I kept scrolling past your video but I decided today to take a look. What a inspirational story.. you have turned your life around many people would have given up but you persevered and come out the other end. Well done sir, well done 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿
It’s never too late to turn your life around for the better. We live and we learn. The important lesson is that you learned that the only way to live life is to be honest and to work hard so you can always walk with your head up. You’re a humble person and you’ve got great skills and I really enjoy your work and videos. Have learned a lot from them too. Thanks
A very moving story. You didn’t have to bare your soul to the world. It is amazing how UA-cam can change people’s lives. I shall keep watching 😀
Philip, you are an incredibly brave man. Brave for 'carrying on' when it was difficult to 'carry on' and brave for making this video. You should be proud of yourself, well done! Thank you for telling your story.
Thank you for sharing your story Phil. Yours isn’t a dissimilar upbringing to some from the “Black Country” area, however you differed from in response to what you wanted to do with life. I feel support systems from the local authorities are severely lacking and find it easy to just send children to young offenders. Best wishes for the future!
Yeah in this area especially there's a lot of people in similar situations. It's not their fault most of the time, it's a poor area and not a lot of people manage to break free from it
I started watching this the other day on my phone, but then stopped after a minute as wanted to go back to watch it properly. Just watched it through now, what a success story. I know you are probably not posting this for praise but what you've done here was super brave, emotional and helpful - there will be loads of people out there that will learn from this. Your'e a top level tech repair and it shows how if you dedicate to something it can be a massive success.
Awesome video Phil. I have to admit I watch most of your videos whilst at work in the background so hardly ever comment on them, but felt I needed to on this one.
Credit to bud, for making such a turn around and providing for your family Top man
Aw Phil, i had heard some of your story on your channel before when i first joined. We spoke a bit over email after buying from your store and was totally impressed impressed by you. Hearing this has just magnified the respect i have for you. Bless you mate, my love to you, Sarah and the children. I wish you every success in the future Phil. X
Thanks mate, really appreciate that. I've told bits in the past but never really in depth so I felt it was time to give people an insight into who I am and why I do what I do, and also why I try so hard to succeed
Good for you mate turning your life around. We all have a past we're not proud of
It took a lot of courage for you to bare your soul to us today Phillip. I admire your dedication to your family and your work ethic. Trauma is a tough thing. I too have struggled as a proud recovering addict. I've been sober 7 years now and I had to rebuild my family and life. I am happy to report I now work in my community providing services to those who are like me and I have one year left till I graduate university. Not bad for 48 year old man. People are resilient. You and i are resilient. And so are others. Keep doing what you do. I watch nearly all of your videos because I wanted to support your channel and learn along the way. I always thought you had a story to tell. Much love from Canada and I hope you continue to grow and learn more about yourself. Bravo sir. Good luck my brother. ---Jason from Ottawa
As a fellow addict who is 6yr drug free, I applaud you, not in patronising way, but as fellow struggler who knows how difficult it is to start your recovery and the difficulty in maintaining your sobriety, one day at a time, I wish you well and I hope your graduation is another proud moment which you can share with your family!
Great story. You should be proud. Sometimes people are drifting ships and just need a rudder and a purpose. You’ve clearly found yours. Well done.
I’m so happy for you. Healing a broken life is hard, and it takes time. It doesn’t ever get easy, but it does get easier.
Bless you sir
Very honest mate...inspirational to see someone realise their mistakes and accept what they were and move forward being a better person, you are very skilled at what you do now.
I don't really often watch your content. UA-cam had it appear in my feed and i watched the full video. Well done sir for turning your life around and i wish you every success in the future.
Dude so much respect for you, telling people your life story is difficult. every one has a past and you are who you are because of it. Keep up the good work.
The past is gone the future is unknown and today's a gift thats why its called the present.
We make choices everyday, some good some bad, its what we learn from those choices that makes us who we are. Your inspiring alot of people to do something good with their lives through your videos, keep them coming Brother! God bless you!
Thank you buddy! I agree, we are what we make ourselves, and if you truly want it nothing can stand in your way
Watching this video has made me want to shake your hand and give you a massive hug. I feel how emotional you are about your neice and I knew from watching your videos for the first time, that you're a top bloke! Genuine and kind and I hope people are inspired by you. Massive respect :)
Such a cool story, man. I saw so many people who couldn't break that disaster chain, and gave up in prison or got devastated by alco or drugs...Stay strong, mate!
Loving the success story here. Never forgetting where he's from so he can get where he wants to go. Well done lad! You keep going and if you have bad days, hold onto that feeling going straight and gaining success gives ya.
Absolutely fantastic story. We've all gone down slippery roads. To hear you come from youth to an adult with a family is excellent. I've watched you life in the past but don't normally comment just watch. We've all done things were not proud of but to hear we're you've been and we're your at now is proof there's light out there for anyone. Keep being you and maybe one day I'll appear in chat. Also Tronic is a legend lol.
I work for DX as a van driver , really pleased you’ve become what you have Phil! Should be proud !
What a fantastic journey. Bless you. Keep going mate. Was great to hear you story 😊
Loved this video. You’ve done amazing, and are a credit to your family. I actually cried at where you got to talking about the car crash. Saw how much that has affected you and how it still does. Your niece is very lucky you told her to move over! In fact, you all are to get out with what you had from that awful crash.
You’re definitely an inspiration to many people!
By the way, it’s KernowSaffron from Twitch. Actually came from UA-cam to your Twitch channel. 😊
Phil that was an amazing story and very brave of you.
I wish you all the luck in the future and yes you have turned your life around and you are a good guy. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I've watched you for a while, mostly because I'm so intrigued at how you do what you do and work out the issues with the tech you fix etc, I couldn't do it purely because I have no understanding but watching you keeps me interested. I have to be honest I have judged you by your appearance but the more I watched you that didn't matter anymore, I didn't know about your past either and to be fair did come as a shock, however, with that said your honestly and openness is inspirational and I'm glad you straightened up and now do what you do, keep on the path and make the right turn on the crossroad mate, no point going back to that and concentrate on what you're doing now, you do it well and you are an inspiration to some so keep that in mind
Massive respect for your honesty. You are a decent and honest young man and I'm glad I found this channel as i'm learning from your content. Keep up the good work.
Bro im from Trinidad an Tobago an im also a self employed worker an i support u i may not be a technician but i watch your stuff every time u post it an i would continue to watch till the end great story an it goes to show that no matter how u look at it god always has a plan for us in his life keep up the good work my brother u have much love from Trinidad an Tobago 🇹🇹
Thank you brother! Being self employed is tough, but with a little bit of dedication you can do great things. Keep it up mate
I'm a air conditioning tech an I also rear animals an I could possibly say as someone who had been on there own from the age of 15 to now cause im 36 life isn't a easy one but what God has in store no man can take from us I watch your content every time u post to where I can check each volt rail on a ps5 😂 but I watch u alot cause to try to help ppl as well don't stop bro 😊
@paulsmith134 that is awesome bud, sounds like you've got a good thing going. Work hard and it all pays off in the end, that's the main thing... Glad you enjoy the videos bud 👍
Gee wiz Phil just glad you are here to teach us still. Thank you 🙏🏻
Phil, Thanks for that. I always try to give someone the benefit of a doubt and am glad to have felt that way with you. I've learned so much from your channel and greatly appreciate all you do for us.
Some people make far too many judgments. A company should reconsider their discrimination when an ex-con wants a job, especially when they want a break. I have only just seen your super informative videos recently, so good on you for your honesty; keep up the good work. You reminded me of the "The Rat" character in the film "The Core." (that was a compliment by the way). Wow! I just watched the rest of this video; what you have gone through is incredible and inspiring to others who have been there. I have the same soldering iron. :-)
I'm trying to turn my life around, currently like yourself. During lockdown I lost one of my best friends to suicide and almost joined her. The only person stopping me is my daughter. I would like to find a purpose and also have a passion for repairing electronic items, but I don't have the space or the equipment to get fully into it. Still, I'm glad you made it.
Great respect for sharing your story Phil. It's incredible how you managed to turn the negative over into a positive result.
Keep strong, and the best for you, your wife and the kids.
You didn’t have to do this but I admire that you have. Don’t know you personally but love watching your stuff and I have to say I’m proud of you man. Keep it going , always be caring but don’t ever let the haters bring you down. I thank god your niece was ok , that was so scary but someone was watching over you both that night. Wishing your family and you health and happiness mate. God bless
Well done Phil! Nice story. I was on the other way of fence. Spent 6 years in law enforcement thinking I could changed the world, after my life was seriously endangered by several people and seeing how the system was not built to protect you I decided to finish my degree in electrical engineering and I am now working in semiconductor industry and I also repair electronics for fun.
PHILLIP MY MAN NOBODYS PERFECT EVERYONE HAS DONE SOMETHING THERE NOT PROUD OFF IT DOES NOT MAKE YOU A BAD PERSON , YOUR DOING WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY KEEP PUSHING ON BUDDY , YOUR CHANNEL IM SURE HAS IMPACTED ON PEOPLE AND GAVE THEM AN INTEREST , JUST KEEP BEING YOU MY MAN
Thank you Phil for sharing your life story. I know it will help others to change their ways out of hardship and get their life in control.
I have just subscribed few days ago and already learned much from you on board repair. I am 49 and will always want to learn more from fellow electronic technicians.
I don't even watch you much but I watched this, big respect!
Thanks buddy
Big respect to you Phil, not many people would share their background story like you. The main thing is ! You have left and turned your life around for the positives and for your family . There are others that find them self’s on a downward spiral. Hope your story will help others that there is a way to become a positive member of society.
Best regards J.
Absolute respect to you Phil, very hard to share your life and experiences with us but it makes you who you are, you have taken every negative and turned it to a drive to do positive and that in its self takes some serious self motivation and intelligence. Well done for how far you've come and thanks for your content.
So glad you made it to 100k mate. Congratulations on turning your life around mate very impressive. You deserve all the happiness in the world. You've become my favourite repair UA-camr. You'll only get better & better & hopefully make more money to support your family.
Phil, thank you for sharing and your brutal honesty. A mark of a man is how he conducts himself in the future. You are an inspiration for others who may be in a similar position to you back then. I hope your back feels better soon and can get back to giving us amazing content.
I thank you for your Kander and Honesty I do enjoy your videos to the point where I am now running my own small repair shop
That's awesome bud, it's always great to hear success stories
@@TheCod3r its mostly cracked screens and battery replacements in phones and tablets But its a start and as scary as it is being Self employed I am my own boss and all the money I do make I invest right back into my self
Very HONEST and DECENT person, fantastic SKILLED electronic... as u set past shape the man we can now watch and learn from vids u uploading.
That's a tough thing to do, telling your story. I'm glad you have found a path that is fulfilling. I'm sure your family is very proud of you. Keep moving forward.
💚 fair play telling your story, still don’t think anything different of you. You’re a good human and you’ve learnt from your past. Blessings to you and your family. Hope the good content continues ❤
Phil , I watched your video in it's entirety and I must say I was inspired by your Story. Just want to say what drew me to you was Tronix fix when you did a PS4 from Tronix fix had sent you, and I instantly Subscribed to you. Watching you work is a joy. And thanks to God that he has preserved you so we can enjoy you working on consoles.
So nice to hear a success story im proud of you for turning your life around. Stand tall you now a valuable member of society instead of a burden. I wish you continued success👍🙏
Hi Phil, I just want to say how much you brighten my days up just by posting on UA-cam, you’re my favourite repair UA-camr by far just because of how chill and straight forward you are, thank you for doing what you do and being you, keep it up man. You’re the best. You even inspired me to start repairing consoles and controllers too and I have now found my passion lol
Brought a tear to my eye. I grew up in Walsall as well there’s so much crime and scummy people I’m glad you dug your way out. I did I now run a successful ebay shop and have a sweet day job as well. Very inspiring mate and I always had a feeing you’d been through a lot and you really have. Keep going for the 100k subs 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Whats awesome about your past is how freaking awesome you have been in the future.
I followed tronics over the past year, and i seen the video where he was going to send a ps4 board to a fellow youtuber and clicked the video and now i found your channel.
What you do with these consoles and other electronics is very impressive.
What is also amazing is where you were a bad egg, but i think the drive you have to fix things and be the best reminds me of myself. Therefore, i am pleased to unofficially meet you.
Keep your head up, man. Life is tough. You got this.
Phil as hard as your life been you come out to be a fine Yong man, you made me cry a bit not scared to admit, I just lost my mum so the pain I no very well, you are a inspiration to all.
Keep safe and keep going.
John and family.
Sorry to hear about your mum buddy. It's very tough, probably one of the toughest things you'll ever go through when you lose a parent. I don't know your mum's exact circumstances but I'm sure she's at peace. I feel for you bud, and hope you feel better soon
@@TheCod3r thank you m8.
That's very honest. Touching to see your emotion. Never give up!
Nice to hear your past Philip and to understand you better, my past was messed up a bit too and it made me become a better person.
Complete respect to you! What a video, what courage to show us , your subscribers and viewers, you just broke the mould right here, right now - thank you sir for your time and effort!
Honesty is the best policy, youve proved you are in charge of your own destiny , all the best bud
Phil as a fellow brummy, and been in a horiffic accident, you have my full respect, life is so much harder for the younger generations, it was tough for me back in the early 90's buying a house, i dont know anyone in this day and age being abel to get on the property ladder. I do know one thing being your own boss is the best ting anyone in our age group can do, kudos to you for turning things around, my best wishes to you and Sarah and hope you reach the first 100'000 very soon my friend, best wishes for the future and keep doing what your doing....
Phil, thanks for sharing your story. You’ve certainly had your ups and downs but thankfully you pulled it together and focused on improving your life. You could so easily have just accepted your fate and continued your routine of petty crime and prison stints. Surviving that crash and your passengers coming out relatively unscathed is incredibly lucky! You clearly have a guardian angel (I’m not religious), the universe wanted to give you another chance and a wake up call! I’ve seen your channel grow over the last couple of years and watched you become a very competent engineer, your diagnostic skills are excellent and I know you are a valuable resource for Joey. Keep up the good work, look after your family and go see an osteopath about your neck!!
Cheers Shaun, I appreciate that! We all have our demons I guess but to know I've come through the tough spots and seeing how many people have my back on here is pretty amazing to me. It just goes to show that not every criminal is "always" a criminal :) I do restart physio in a few weeks because my neck is getting worse (and the headaches too) but I'm not sure how much it'll help. Luckily the NHS are paying for it this time lol
Well done phill you've come so far and changed your life for the better and made a life and business for your self, your a big inspiration mate I'm struggling with anxiety and depression after my past experiences but I've allways been interested in your line of work and watching your vids has made me think about starting to do it my self and I thank you for that and all us as your fans are proud of you mate 🙏
Family is everything!! Very inspiring and exactly what I am passionate about!! Tech, music and sport!! Need to align my career with what I love!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Your honesty and transparency is very commendable Phill.
I really love your channel here in the United States and you've inspired me to tackle micro soldering , I'm glad you've found something you enjoy that has steered you away from trouble , never give up and never surrender.
Kudos to you Phil you did what not many ppl could do.hey it was always in there somewhere.respect !
Truly inspiration to whom feels low or useless. Well done Phil for turning your life and teaching others.
Take my hat off you for putting this out there, not easy thing to do but takes guts. Ive just started a basic coding course and learnt a few bits from watching your videos and see were it leads too but early days and alot to learn haha. Keep doing what your doing for yourself and your family.
Hey mate, just wanna say that I can relate with your over all message. I found you because I also work with electronics repair (self taught). I have already learned a lot from your content and the fact that you are so humble resonates with me. I just wanted to say that you inspire me to be better not only with my electronics work, but also reaffirming that I don't have to be a scumbag to make a living. I too wouldn't mind working for myself, but i'm scared to make that leap. For now I need to get better... good luck with your business, I am proud of you!
Happens bud, it's our society, the way things happen around us and not everyone getting the same opportunities etc., leads us to do all sorts, but you have learned your stuff and are on a much better path now.
Personally I have been up and down quite a few times due to hurt/pain etc., and then one min I'm doing ok at college, next min my life is turned upside down again, only to scrape bk then go to University as an adult, then for things to go bad again due to life, then having to scrape to get things better again, so yeah completely understand where you are coming from. The hardest part is to not let the stress get to you and to break, if you can keep the head, you will keep growing as a person.
All the best, thanks for sharing bud. ✌🏽
I came across you on UA-cam yesterday and was impressed with how you came across and the video was very good to be fair, tonight this video popped up on my home page and have to say although you or know one ever has to explain there past listening to your back story i have huge respect to you especially putting it out there for the world to hear. The past can define us a person if we learn from our mistakes and wrong doings as you have or sadly break us if you let it and do not learn or move on and better yourself. You are an inspiration and i hope anyone that is currently in the position you were in when you were younger come across this video so they know they can turn there life around. All the best to a awesome future you have ahead of you.
WOW
This is an incredible story.
It is so heartwarming to see how far you have come. I wish you all the best for the future.
Good on you Phil and glad you turned your life around I watch u Vince and rossmann going if they can do it maybe I can too a guy with cerebral palsey my grandfather taught me to solder at a young age to help me and Just never knew where to start as no one will give a chance these days so I repair what I can and u Louis rossmann and Vince inspired me to just sit down during my worse days and learn so from the rainy Kent coast thank you and I'm so glad I found u all
You are a real credit to yourself and how you’ve pulled yourself around. It takes a massive amount of courage to talk about your life. Top bloke 👏 keep up the great content
RESPECT man. Much RESPECT. You've seen a lot, you've done a lot, you got wiser and are thinking about giving back to people. That is what human elevation is about. Much much RESPECT to you man. I wish you all the best.
Thank you very much for sharing your story with us. I took my headset to listen to you so I wouldn't miss a detail. You're doing a great job with the repairvideos as well!
Hi Phil, I could tell you've had a rough life. Its good to see you turn your life around and do well.