2024 is Going to be a Lot Different

I don't like where this is going so I am making changes at My Self Reliance in 2024 that are probably going to hurt my channel.
Happy New Year and best wishes to you and your family in 2024!
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Hi, I'm Shawn James. I am a passionate outdoorsman living the life of my dreams in a log cabin that I built by myself in the Canadian wilderness. Join me and my golden retriever, Cali and listen to the sounds of the forest in this relaxing wilderness setting. I prefer to keep my talking to a minimum and let the natural sounds of nature make you feel as though you are there with me.
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[@sh4835]

You cannot possibly know the mental freedom that you give to a 78 year old woman and her dog named Cali. My Cali is a shabby 23 pound lurcher a year younger than yours. She watches without a break for glimpses of your dog and she also greatly looks forward to your cooking interludes. What you do is so meaningful in a world where so much is meaningless. A grateful thanks to you and your family.

[@quenosdevuelvanlarianxeira]

Hola buenos días , good morning , soy Javier Casales , le deseo a usted y a su Family un próspero nuevo año , y no hay nieve porque el campo magnético de la tierra està aún en movimiento y aún no ha encontrado su nuevo lugar de posición , no se preocupe , solo Dios sabe nuestro destino , saludos amigo , desde Puenteareas😊

[@skaycgoldenridge]

Bless your heart ma'am.

[@zanagray1348]

Meaninglessness the world? You need Jesus Christ in your life. Get a bible and read about his life. You’re 78 you should be smart by now.

[@AadanmaxamadCusmaan]

🎉❤

[@randybuyers]

Wonderful!

[@vesper1140]

It's been fun Shawn, thanks for the videos. ❣ I'm one of the viewers who has watched nearly every video since the first cabin build but is not interested in paying a subscription and creating separate accounts to continue. Cheers! Wish you and Cali the best of health.

[@kevinharding2099]

I’ve been watching since the beginning. My life is winding down (I am 74), but I can appreciate your philosophy and creations. Society always changes, but I agree that we face some enormous challenges. Don’t underestimate your audience. The good, the bad, and the ugly can be part of the channel as it is part of life.

[@RogueCylon]

Your life shouldn’t be winding down at 74. Get exercising, and supplement appropriately. Live your life.

[@karen-leelamb1097]

​@@RogueCylonjust wondering, how old are you? Are you in your 70's ?

[@sandithompson5265]

😂😊😮crying happy surprised 🎉❤I celebrate each and every single one I have had so much fun with you and Cali going camping 🏕️ canoeing 🛶 fishing 🎣 hunting building cooking 🍳 gathering and processing maple 🍁 syrup I have been with you from the beginning and hope to be you in 2024 Happy 😃 New Year to you and your beautiful family 🎉🎉😊keep on keeping on 😊

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

​Of course our lives are winding down when in our 70. Don't be so ridiculousand arrogant. This earthly existence is a mere passing thru into our eternity. The sooner we're out of these wretched earthly bodies the better. All they do is deteriorate from the day we're born. God gives us 70 -80 yrs on this earth and that's sure plenty time to get your life in order for eternity. We are born to live eternally not to wrong as nany days as posdible out of this earthly existence. Im rejoicing as I near my call to eternity, cant wait. Ive lived as much usefulness here in this damned world as I care to live. My treasure is stored up in Heaven where it can't rot , rust or depreciate, where it can't be destroyed or dtolen. Hallelujah Sounds like you need to find your eternal salvation in our the CREATOR GOD ,tjru His Son Jesus Christ and be Born Again of the Spirit of God. ​@@RogueCylon

[@odimarbatista3976]

Wise words Mr. Harding!! 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@texashomegrowngirl9936]

Shawn I want to thank you for all you have taught me these past several years by doing and explaining how to do on a homestead. I moved hundreds of miles away from everything I have known and bought a homestead eighteen months ago. I have put in a vegetable and herb garden. I have a pole barn for working and a small outbuilding for storage. I made sure there would be enough space in the event something catastrophic occurs in our country or the world that dictates a safe sancuary for our kids and their families. I attribute all I have attained to your tutelage and example. I am still learning from you and will continue watching your content for the duration of my life or for as long as your channels continue. You are an excellent teacher, a wonderful husband and father, and thorough steward of the land and wildlife. You were put on this earth to guide multiple people to a self reliant life in my opinion and I will be forever grateful you took on the task with ferver.

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

So beautifully said by a true loving parent that will go to any length to prepare and protect their family. This is exactly what I wish to do for my siblings and their families. Few are onboard and too many more don't realize what we stand to lose and how we should prepare. Shawn is indeed a great teacher, put here for us to come upon, learn from and take heed. He was my very first subscription here on KZbin all those many years ago. Brava to you for taking action. You've inspired me to finally do the same. Thank you. All the best to you and yours as we all watch, hopefully from our best vantage point, what goes down in the months to come.

[@peggyemerson3762]

I don’t use Patreon. Best wishes; good bye Cali 😘

[@stlrsmike]

I love everything about your videos. The beauty, solitude, and watching you framing and finishing the cabin. And Cali, what a sweet pup.

[@colleengordon1863]

Shawn, my husband and I have loved to watch your videos for hours on end! They not only inform , but they calm and comfort us as we watch you and Calli go through your days. Thank you so much for presenting them here. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@booswalia]

The "romanticized videos" are pure art. As a photographer that's what brought me to this channel. That and the quality of the sound in your earlier videos building your first cabin. I watched because I admired how creative you were/are. It's easy to miss 'seeing' your own artistic expressions.

[@kathylynntoth1415]

I agree - so glad you shared this!

[@sebione3576]

What drew me to your channel was the construction. I know that's unsustainable, since you only need so many structures on your homestead-but what keeps me coming back is the fact that you're living the lifestyle I want to live. Only I didn't know it, until I started watching you. You've opened my eyes to a way of life that's natural, beautiful, and sustainable. I feel the way you're living is how humans were meant to live-even if it is just a romanticized version. Thanks for all you do, and happy new year!

[@DarthVader1977]

I'd love to see him build a larger workshop in the area he was pointing towards. Also a guest cabin somewhere on the property for when family visits, would be a good project.

[@RepentOrPerish.]

Facts!!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Hallskar]

There’s a few of the same exact reply by other accounts. Strange.

[@zanagray1348]

He is a great builder but he doesn’t know everything about life. God does. Read the Bible it will tell you how to live a happy life. I like his channel too but hate his doom and gloom talking. He is not a man of intelligence just a man of opinion. It is dangerous to follow him for teaching about life as he does not seem to be able to give any positive help. He is paid very well from KZbin he does not need more money from people that can’t afford it. Do what I do turn the mute on and just enjoy the view and watch him do things around his place. And I ask again where is his wife? Why does he do everything by himself? I think he needs to talk more able his own family. Where are they. God bless

[@sebione3576]

@@Hallskar really? Well I'm not a bot. Guess I'm just unoriginal 🤣

[@shakehgeorgian2077]

As a woman I never thought I’ll be drawn to wilderness, construction and yes self reliance… Thank you for awakening that sense in me… I watch your videos tirelessly, enjoying each and every second, especially discovering something new to learn or if it involves sweet Cali… I wish you and your family a prosperous, healthy New Year, 🎊 🎉 looking forward to many more years of self reliance 🙏🏻2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣🎆💥

[@2Sugarbears]

Me too. Shocking. Delighted he is Canadian. Always a bonus.

[@ginnyd3389]

Shawn, you are correct. This channel does sooth and comfort me personally. I would love to follow as a patreon, but my limited income does not allow me to go further than enjoy this channel and Shawn James channel. I will continue to follow you as far as my finances will allow and enjoy every moment of them. Thank you for sharing yourself.

[@Catloverof-nine]

Same here

[@sallydunbar1683]

Same here

[@robertbarrett3122]

Mee too!

[@chiccabay9911]

In Europe here so would not even know how that would work.

[@timepasses3380]

Rumble and podcasts are free. Certain podcasts are particularly interesting for behind the scenes stuff.

[@joelupa2558]

im 22 and very aware of whats to come. thanks for helping my generation learn from you

[@ouncy]

Don't learn to be pessimistic. Whatever comes along, we'll deal with. It's life.

[@dougmiller8099]

Been following you for a long time. Sorry but I can't afford patron. No hard feelings. It's the way of the world.

[@rajinevin7273]

You are an AMAZING teacher ~ whether you are explaining things with words OR when you demonstrate without any words. When you are just filming you working without talking, you definitely are showing us "how to". Your relationship with Cali is priceless and adds volumes beyond words. Everthing you have done is worth watching. The integrity you have in your heart pours out to us who watch and THAT is why I watch almost ALL your videos. You are calm, contemplative, move with intention and focus, and intelligent. Your wife is very fortunate!

[@philiphardman9576]

touche'

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Many of us that are not in a position to actually live the self reliance life actually DO like learning the skills and methods, even if we are unable to live the life style. Learning is always good.

[@chrisC1974]

23:34 I agree with many of the comments about maintaining My Self Reliance just as it is. For many of us caught up in the daily political strife of our nation we do not need another history lesson or additional political commentary. we can find all we want elsewhere. This is our romantic escape please keep it simple and light and continue the great craftsmanship.

[@guppy2129]

You had my attention with the 1st cabin on KZbin. I've really enjoyed watching your progress through the years. The latest cabin is phenomenal! Everything you do is interesting & I enjoy hearing your thoughts on everything! Thanks Shawn. And Cali❤, what a joy to watch! Happy New Year to you & the family! Cheers🎉

[@ricksundberg5659]

I've been a general building contractor for 30 years, when I watch this channel I know all the background work and struggling you went through to get each task done. I know the reality of drilling holes with a brazen bit when there are battery tools readily available to you. I know what it is like to hand nail everything because when I started as a carpenter only rich guys had nail guns in the early 80's. My wife on the other hand likes to watch the "Hallmark" version of your story and I'm fine with it because it is what has sold her on me getting a place in western Wyoming to start becoming less dependent on power, water and groceries provided by others.

[@biggybg98]

I sub to both channels and yes the my self reliance channel can be more romanticized but honestly its completely unique among homesteading/nature channels due in large part to your next level cinematography and editing skills that youve honed through the last 8 years. Im not sure you realize this but youre an excellent story teller and movie maker on par with National Geographic. I believe it’s because of this that you have became so popular so while I understand possible frustration with how the channel looks the cinematic quality brings people in and maybe makes them get a bit closer to nature. Ultimately its up to viewer to be able to seperate the natural beauty of what you are showing and the reality and harshness of nature. As a long time viewer im assuming your audience is smart enough to realize the difficulties and dangers of what you do. Nonetheless keep up the exceptional work. Ill be watching both channels.

[@timschaefer86]

Nat Geo standard? Calm down.

[@markrtoffeeman]

Agree. 4k content and his surroundings are for someone who lives in a suburban/rural area of Europe are fascinating Plus the educational content of what Shawn does. His hunting for food is very educational. Done very ethically and everything is used to enable him to live in a difficult environment. Something people should find educational in itself

[@susanalbone5101]

From a personal perspective I am not a ‘homesteader’ and never will be but I have enjoyed watching both channels for many years and will continue to do so. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@judyschepp8748]

ME TOO!!!!

[@biggybg98]

@@timschaefer86yes. I suggested awhile back that shawn should have a video of just his nature shots. They were usually mixed in with his homesteading so if you werent an avid watcher you could miss them. His drone footage interspersed with his framing shots are something not many youtubers are doing and are quite impressive.

[@Karen-et9hq]

I love it all, especially when you talk to us now..I love you have never bored me...but I understand what you're are doing..God Bless in your journey.❤❤

[@randallreece3636]

You have been educating for many years. I love watching, learning, and enjoying the beauty of creation.

[@geoffh2560]

I really appreciate all your hard work and craftmanship working with natural materials and in natural surroundings. The way you connect with the land is inspiring. Then I read a bunch of the comments and had to google "what is prepping".

[@vipgast9650]

Hello Shawn, I have been preparing for the changes that are about to occur for a while. I live in Switzerland, have also bought property in the Alps and will switch to self-catering mode over time. Thanks and keep going, your videos motivate me to keep going.

[@martinwuethrich9384]

Ich wohne auch in der Schweiz und finde es toll was Sie machen. Sie haben recht vorbereitet zu sein! Doch vergessen Die hoffentlich nicht auch an Gott zu glauben und die Bibel zu lesen in aller Demut damit Sie gerettet werden können. Amen, Shalom Dhalom.

[@vipgast9650]

@@martinwuethrich9384 Ja, das mit dem Gott glauben, offen gesagt, bin ich, nicht so weit, aber ich denke, ich bin auf dem guten Weg, es zu tun.

[@InsertWittyName]

Hey Shawn, I've been a subscriber for many years now and it's always been the quality of your videos that has kept me sticking around. I get what you're saying about the romanticisation of the the idea of building a cabin in the woods. However, as a guy that lives in the midlands in the UK, a Friday video that shows the incredible flora, fauna and evnvironment of a country that is so drastically different to what is available on my doorstep is 100% enviable. Your ability to craft a visual story which engages millions of others around the world is not a bad thing and personally, doesn't stop me being engrossed by the garden, or the other myriad projects that you have bubbling away in the background. Your channel will naturally evolve over time and whilst i don't necessarily share the same level of pessimism around the fate of our fellow man (some are of course lost causes...), this doesn't stop me from recognising the good ideas that you have regarding self reliance or attemping to implement at least some of them with the limited space/resource around me. Keep doing what your doing, as long as your happy doing it. It's always worth remembering that it's a privilege to look into your world and you don't owe us lot a thing! Edit - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the Family.

[@spiritofanu3112]

I certainly do not share his pessimism either

[@bskelton8712]

@@spiritofanu3112 With Putin looking to reconstruct the USSR and that crazy Trump thinking he should be dictator, the billions of dollars being spent on helping Ukraine fight the war let alone the cost of rebuilding maybe it might be time to take off the rose coloured glasses. No one has a crystal ball but times are going to be tough ahead and to be forewarned gives us all time to be prepared. Don't want to cry wolf but it might be better than being eaten. Good luck to us all.

[@alfonseca9284]

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I think that phrase describes your philosophy. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey and hoping it continues for a long while.

[@ChildOfGod0777]

Shawn thank you so much for speaking up and being honest...as much as I love your relaxing videos your realistic prepping videos are much needed in these times..thank you so much for covering this and not pretending it doesn't exist...Much Love to you and the family❤

[@martinwuethrich9384]

Die Grünen, die Sozialisten-Kommunisten und alle Ungläubigen sind die die alles zerstören. Aber so oder so muss das Ende kommen .... Und wehe wer nicht das tut was Gott uns sagt in der Bibel, denn diese werden dann nicht gerettet werden. Bitte glaubt an Jesus und folgt Ihm damit auch Sie gerettet werdet! Das ist das wichtigste im Leben. Und sich so zu vorbereiten wie Shawn ist wichtig den es kommen schwere Zeiten. Lest Johannes 3, Vers 16!

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Merry Christmas Shawn and to your family and May the new year bring Joy and blessings too all of you and to everyone! God bless

[@CayeCooper]

Hi Shawn. As a young child I loved off grid with my mother. I KNOW how hard it is to subsist in the wild and when I watch what you now call "the romanticized" version of your life, I can more or less fill in the blanks. But perhaps since I've lived it and understand the hard work involved, I hardly call what you present as "romanticized". I know hardship, struggle, depleted energy, and the aches and pains of hard work against Mother Nature, and sometimes I actually pray for your energy and strength. You are the only person that I can really identify with on several fronts, so I thank you for your presentation. So all I can say is that it has been an amazing journey with you over the last 10 years or so and I applaud you! Watching and loving precious Cali has lightened the "load" of empathizing with you. I support you in whatever choices you feel necessary to make and will ALWAYS think well of you. Be well, take care, and know I'm watching for as long as possible.

[@JonOfNoTrades]

Excited that you're bringing us along for the new year, as always!

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts & I feel that you are correct in the way our society will change. I’m thankful that my parents taught me how to be frugal & am learning new skills into my 70 years, so I can hopefully share some wisdom with my kids grandkids. All the best to everyone in the coming year & beyond🤗💕🇨🇦

[@georgeandpattyvickers290]

Happy New Year to you and your family. ❤

[@donaldgeorge6466]

I could be wrong but I believe this channel has been your mainstay over the years and you have many faithful viewers including myself. It’s been a rough year here in the United States for many of us especially financially due to inflation and wasteful government spending. I would like to be able to be a Patron but every penny counts at this time. I hope you don’t leave us in the dust after all these years. I’ve enjoyed living in the sunshine part of your channel and have looked forward to each session . I live now in a world of hardship and don’t need to see any more. You’re a great and talented man and I hope you don’t change the content of this channel.

[@denisesarazin6753]

Agree with your comment. I feel no guilt watching ‘free’ content because I know that I’m the product that’s bringing in the cash and without me and thousands of others, the content creators’ cash will dry up. It’s already a symbiotic relationship (create content I want to watch and the ‘influencer’ can make money from the time and effort I spend engaging with it), so skimming extra off the top with a paid membership is unpalatable to me. There’s also an irony in the term self-reliance since this content creator relies on revenues generated through loyal followers to fund their life.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Personally, I love both your channels. I dislike podcasts and I don't have the money to 'Patronize' anyone. I'm old (63) and hubby is 7 years older. We are plodding along trying to get our 'off grid' property livable, but it's probably not going to happen for us unless someone younger gives us a LOT of help. Living vicariously is all I can do, for the time being.

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

OH MY LORD, WOMAN...you are NOT old!! There are so many more important things to which a pessimistic mindset is appropriate. Get OVER yourself and GET MOVING!

[@randywunderlich6315]

I enjoy reading the numerous comments from your subscribers / fans. The one common denominator is they all really love watching your unique videos. Not one mentions how they love listening to your opinion on the state of the world…

[@JonFranklin1997]

I have to agree. Seems to be kind of missing the point. But ho-hum, I guess it's up to him. Just seems a shame that the USP of this channel becoming a success is being overlooked for content very few want/have asked for... but what do I know.

[@EagleArrow]

Happy New Year! Been watching a few years. I learned about & enjoy chaga tea from you. Your 'My Self Reliance' channel is very peaceful & gives a nice quiet type entertainment when needed. I think 2024 will be bumpy. Society is going back to traditional living. Blessings to all in 2024! Help each other folks!

[@stevelongobardi6870]

Shawn - thanks for the insight on your future goals. Creating a Hallmark like experience is a good thing. Most of us know the hardships behind what you do. Its the peacefulness, serenity and sense of hope which keeps us captivated. God bless you and the family.

[@normanwyatt8761]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Shawn to you and your family that has shown us the good life that only our homesteading ancestors knew and thrived......

[@markrtoffeeman]

I watch your channel Shawn as its an alternative life and lifestyle to mine here in Europe, and one I will not have. I will continue watching both KZbin channels but I dont use Patreon at all as personal policy. As it leads to everyone wanting paid subscriptions. I already have one on KZbin. I think you'll be surprised how societies can be inherently resilient and not just self reliant. What you are doing is v. admirable but millions of people can't live in a Canadian wilderness because the size of national populations and preserving nature itself, requires the majority to live in urban areas. Keep being self reliant. I'll continue to watch you on KZbin. Hunting. Butchering. Skinning. Small scale farming. Homestead building. Alternative energy cultivating and all the rest.

[@markrtoffeeman]

Keep teaching people "life skills" For me that has been the big take away from your channel Shawn To always also have projects you are working on. That keep you occupied and motivated. Skills every one should have

[@c.rogers____]

So sorry to hear that we will get less content From you on this KZbin ...can't afford to pay 4 subscriptions.

[@mandrews1245]

You don’t pay for ‘Rumble’. It is like YT without the censorship.

[@MidnightMaker]

I've been following you from the beginning. Love your stuff. I won't pay for content. Your following is based on YT content. Please keep that in mind moving forward. You obviously have to make your moves based on revenue.

[@peggygarcia765]

Want to wish U & your family a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Now-as for the videos-I enjoy every one of them. I use to go camping & U bring back what I miss. I'm 74 years old-can't walk anymore & wish with all my heart I could do what U are doing. Thank U so much for letting me see what U do. Please keep up the videos & I will watch them all. Phoenix 😄✌👍❄☃🎄🎆🎇

[@AmberMaureenPuanani]

Probably 99.9% of the appreciative fans who love all you share so generously and have given freely to teach us what is possible ( even if not to your scale). The world is a better place with you and your family in it. I say, thank you with all my heart! We wish you continued success, blessings, favor, instruction!🙏🏼

[@charlesmueller2482]

Sadly, we do not get to see much of his family. :-(

[@SN00PICUS]

Best of luck man!You're doing great! All great things take time to build. Hope you folks have a Happy New Year 🎊

[@bricespencer]

Thank you so much for sharing yourself and your voice with us. I too am very concerned about the coming days and appreciate all your work that you share as well as your point of view. Please, please continue to voice your knowledge, your joy and your concerns with us. You've earned our trust and, speaking for myself, I really enjoy the conversation. Thanks for all you do, Shawn! Keep it coming!

[@Jana-j6d5w]

Yep……I’ll be sticking to this channel,ONLY!!!!!!like the building…..Cali…STILL haven’t seen the bathroom,completed!!!

[@george-fn6oc]

I like everything you do and have missed the building part of your channel. I have been disappointed in the split and the amount of info on Patreon. Unfortunately, I can't pay for that channel, and it seems that you put the best parts on that.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Been watching you for a long time, I must say all your content really helps my mental health and PTSD, thanks for that it’s priceless 🙏

[@fernandochavez4312]

No project is ever really finished, my friend. Being prepared for hardship is much different then hoping it comes. Thanks

[@scottnyc6572]

I’ve been following you for four years and always love the fact you remained modest and honest.Your intuitive approach was and is always very helpful. I know as many other folks that the world has been changing and we’re starting to really see those harsh realities coming to fruition.I loved the fact that this channel focused on how and what your intentions are without any fear-mongering since we’re already over saturated with that by other channels.Keep doing what you’re doing and wherever your passion goes.Happy and healthy New Year to you and your family!!

[@agaitomekwit9378]

Best regards to you and your entire family, and I wish us all good luck in what is to come.

[@lynnscott8286]

Sad to say goodbye. I have loved your channel so much over the years. Love Cali. I’d love to do patreon but I can’t afford to support people like you and have nothing to live on. I thought going off grid was doing without modern technology

[@Ogilla]

That's what it's supposed to be, but don't be naive, there's not a single ''off grid'' KZbinr. They all rely on technologies so that you may watch their videos.

[@ponynuts101]

Well that doesn’t really make sense, you e enjoyed following Shawn so far due to the wonders of technology- so what’s different now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ktee_uk]

I agree with you Lynn. I cannot help but feel a bit used when KZbinrs diversify into more monetisations. That in itself divides people. I do appreciate Shawn’s opinion but don’t agree with all he says or does. Sadly, I don’t think I will continue watching.

[@deborahpellerito6117]

X I'm sad about Shawn cutting back on this channel but I understand been watching him since 2016

[@db.mc2]

Happy New Year Shawn , Cali 🐾and family Appreciate you 🙏🏻 God Bless 🫶

[@TonyGeneseo]

Personally, I’d prefer to see you be more real and communicative on this channel ! A good number of people are having hard times and patreon is a channel that costs money. With the size of the loyal audience you’ve amassed on this channel and platform the amount of people appreciating your input and standpoint far outweighs the romance/ fantasy outlook viewers. Again just my personal view

[@PabloP169]

Sandy soil is good for carrots and similar root crops as it allows the plant roots to grow straight and not split into multiple legs.

[@LiveAlohaOhana]

Hi Shawn I want to thank you for the update and heads up about the channel and all of its challenges! I'm going on 58 and on a fixed income and wish I could afford to pay for patreon also but at this time it's not feasible! I've been watching since the beginning and have gotten do much from everything you share and look forward each week in anything you share as it is a breath of fresh air to enjoy ! This world is really getting extreme so it's so beneficial we have someone who takes the time to share self reliance resources that you just can't get from a book ! Anyway we are wishing you a happy New year from my family to yours and Cali ❤ 🐕

[@davidashley6578]

Thank you for inviting us along for the ride and for informing/educating us on the way!

[@marcegrecco53]

To me you are the ultimate prepper and survivalist. Have an abundant new year.

[@kristylynn4099]

7 years 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve been watching your channel. I value what you have to say and I’m amazed how detailed your content is. Thank you.

[@ek8137]

Thanks sir. Appreciate you managing your content according to the original spirit and intent that started this channel. Not interested in and not here to listen to politics, philosophy or theories so yes park that elsewhere for those who want to hear it. All the best to you and your family in 2024!

[@ericstoever9577]

I appreciate your honesty. This is about YOUR Self Reliance. We will learn as best we can, with the platforms you choose to share on. At least some of us will. Thanks you for what you share. I wish you well. Happy New Year!

[@sway696]

Here for whatever Shawn. Appreciate all the time you’ve put into these videos and the scenery you’ve shared is awesome. Also learned a lot from you and am grateful you share what you’ve learned from your own experiences. And it’s been very cool to watch you learn your land and find how you want to develop it and help it thrive. Cheers 🍻 may you and yours be blessed with health and happiness and good fortune in 2024. Thanks again 😊

[@alfonsorivera3455]

Feliz Año 2024,se lo deseo a Ud. Y a toda SU FAMILIA.Un saludo afectuoso de : Alfonso F. De Rivera,desde La Coruña, Galicia (ESPAÑA).

[@nancycolbert2703]

Your words are music to my ears Shawn. I am 71 and horrified at what has happened to my beloved Canada since 2015. I want to be part of your community. Not sure how that happens but am very interested in learning from your commentary and wisdom. 🇨🇦👏

[@gloriavilla810]

Tus videos son muy bueno s Fascinantes🎉

[@bobroach4950]

Shawn I’ve watched you from day one. Please don’t start getting political

[@douggibson9084]

Thanks again Shawn, excellent update. Prepare for the worst, Hope for the Best. Plan your work, Work your Plan. All great phases to help for the future.

[@geri1864]

Have always enjoyed all you put into giving us great videos Shaun. Happy New Year to you and your family!!

[@catherinelery9273]

Je suis très admirative devant tout le travail que vous avez effectué seul, votre chalet est magnifique, vous êtes très courageux, je ne vois plus votre serre avec vos belles plantations, vous ne n'avez plus? Votre superbe Kelly est très heureuse avec vous dans cette gigantesque forêt. Je vous souhaite de bonnes et longues journées heureux dans votre paradis ❤🇫🇷

[@carlal9984]

I love all your videos! I look forward to watching many more. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2024! The homestead is looking beautiful; thanks for sharing it with us!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

MAY YOU & YOUR FAMILY, HAVE A BLESSED, NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do take care. Fl., USA

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

You mentioned Patreon so many times this video you have 2.15 million subscribers I understand you want to provide for your family but I’m sure you earn a substantial income from KZbin thanks for your content

[@modistin3158]

I greet you warmly and wish you good times in the new year and have a great New 2024!🙋‍♀ bye bye!

[@MeganSalkeld-cn3tf]

Looking forward to watching you and Kali in the new year, Shaun. ❤

[@ivanam.5000]

I am from Serbia and love to watch your channel. Earth need ppl like u. God bless you and your family

[@sgrvtl7183]

I have enjoyed following you the past two years, maybe three. I resonate with being as self sufficient as possible. It was my dream when living in CO, however my husband was not in agreement. I have enjoyed the content & talks as well as the beautiful scenery you have shared with us. Thank You~~

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!! Have watched since beginning and will keep watching..... Thank you..., 😃😁😀❤

[@californiadreamer2580]

While I do enjoy watching your building progress, the various tools you use, and your methods of using them, are fascinating to me. With that said, providing glimpses of the downsides of your experiences are a healthy balance between the romantic and the practical.❤

[@merry6117]

I send wishes to you and your family for a happy and peaceful new year. Thank you for sharing what you do.

[@cyndybutler7330]

It’s good to know what puts minerals back in soil and how to change what you plant , do what you love shawn

[@doylehughes6961]

Hey, Sean! Sure have appreciated the explanation of the two homesteads! And I sure hope that you continue to develop the "CABIN HOMESTEAD" with the bedroom addition and the equipment carport. Your construction and forestry developments are very very interesting and cement my dedications in continuing to follow you and your Family's Life Experiences! Many Thank, Doyle

[@cmclaren7]

When you post a video, you cannot control what the people watching that video will get out of it. Maybe they are learning something. Maybe they are just relaxing. Maybe they see you and are grateful that they don't live in the woods. What they experience is about them and not about what you are doing. I'm on a fixed income. I spend part of my day following folks like you on KZbin. Increasingly, those folks are shifting over to Patreon. I'm just able to pay of my internet service. I know you make more money from Patreon, but I can't afford to support you or any of the others I've been following. In 2024, I think I might read books. I'm deeply disappointed in my KZbinrs becoming greedy to the exclusion of people like myself.

[@shellbell3443]

I am right there with you. I won't pay for content either. I think possibly he may end up disappointed because many won't pay. Besides just getting views and comments and likes makes them plenty of money. You tubers are getting greedy. Even the kind ones

[@lonefox-9837-renardsolitaire]

I,am 72 you,r allright allthe way, Happy new year you family & Cali. See you again in 2024

[@douglasahrens7024]

My husband and I feel like we are out in woods with you, we cannot get out to hike in the woods, but feel like we are outside in nature watching your videos and look forward to seeing you and your family and Cali living in self reliance and enjoy hearing about the eco system especially about providing all types of trees, berry bushes, helping animals to live in the woods and not going into towns to find food out of garbage cans, and people to feed them.

[@raybayer2379]

I disagree with changing this channel in any way. Most of your subscribers follow you for escapism and for the good vibes of your content, the exceptional videography, lovable Cali and even what the relaxing timbre of your voice brings them. Without a doubt 99.9% of your audience have no intention of following in your footsteps but are following you as an emotional and good feel outlet. People don't need another outlet for the darkness that seems to be coming our way. The majority of your subscribers are well aware of that. And there are many social outlets, newscasts and books/articles that provide that type of content which you undoubtedly use also. Keep it light Mr. James. I'm sure that over 2 million subscribers like it exactly the way it is.

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

To everything there is a season. This season is for preparedness on EVERY level. Fully supportive of Shawn's recognition of this.

[@yourmomsdildo3938]

The audacity of you self indulging entitled people who think they always know best. Go rub some sticks together and let the man do what he wants with his channel. I'm sure as goes the algorithm, you'll find someone else to volunteer your opinion and suggestions to when, in fact, they never ask for it. I'm guessing you have millions of subscribers so you making these suggestions out of experience?

[@angelikabertrand4045]

Happy New Year. Do you replant trees?

[@HuldraX.]

I'm so sad that I missed your poll of Shawn's audience base that showed you what most people prefer. Polls are great! Had I seen it, I would most certainly have voted for giving Shawn our blessing to pursue whatever he wants. It will break my heart to see "most" (or was it 99.9%) of his followers unsubscribe.

[@jeffreypine6008]

If you are a bit aware you can see it happening..but there are plenty others speaking the dangers and damages..

[@thusspokezarathustra]

Wishing Shaun James and his family a wonderful 2024 - nothing Shaun does or says is boring to me as it's always looking deeply into things that matter - survival, family and building a sustainable self reliant lifestyle.

[@marychristensen4254]

Yes Shawn! Voice your honest opinions with no fear.

[@MoYvStarkey]

I Dont think of what you get from you tube. I'm just grateful you are sharing your life's journey. Thank you

[@senorjp21]

In 2017 Hydro was trimming lines in my area and I asked them to dump woodchips on my property in a grassy area so I could do back to eden. I got about 20 truckloads. 6 years later things barely grow in it. I scrape the woodchips aside and plant in the mineral soil and things just barely grow. I'd be careful about using woodchips on vegetable beds. They seem to lock up all the nitrogen or something. Blackberries that grow great in my area are like bonsai trees in the woodchips. Milkweed seems to love it more than anything else. If I was in your area I would make a lot of leaf mold compost and get it going with urea or ammonium nitrate - you can turn the pile with your tractor

[@tinasilkov]

I began following you from your first cabin yes this channel is more of fantasy however I have also watched your other channel where you talk more and you have got me so interested In building and maintaining your own homestead growing . You're never boring I enjoy listening to you talking .

[@sarahanderson8459]

I’m here for all of it Shawn. I’m doing something similar but you have more experience and watching your videos sis like learning from a big brother I wish I had. Happy new year!

[@marijkedemets5151]

Shawn PROFICIAT met u 54 verjaardag,ik wens u en u familie nog vele mooie jaren toe een goede gezondheid ,ook voor callie ❤️🦋🇧🇪

[@RepentOrPerish.]

What drew me to your channel was the construction. I know that's unsustainable, since you only need so many structures on your homestead-but what keeps me coming back is the fact that you're living the lifestyle I want to live. Only I didn't know it, until I started watching you. You've opened my eyes to a way of life that's natural, beautiful, and sustainable. I feel the way you're living is how humans were meant to live-even if it is just a romanticized version. Thanks for all you do

[@andrzejstolarski7342]

Thank you very much for what said and forshowing it all to us. Greetings from Poland .

[@stevenjames5419]

Shawn you’re exactly right about 2024. Everyone should try and prepare. Get rid of all necessary expenses and prepare for e the worse and pray for the best.

[@RogueCylon]

World is going to shit. Hard to hope for something that’s unlikely to be good.

[@grazynaw.7924]

Happy New Year 2024. Zdrowia i Spełnienia marzen i zamierzeń. Pozdrowienia z Polski. 👍👍🎇🎇🎄🎄🎑🎑🍾🍾🥂🥂

[@enderkakker6999]

Awesome talk Shawn…We agree with you and stand together as we go through 2024! Happy New Year🎉

[@deborahcox2951]

Thanks for all you do, Shawn! Keep helping us. We need the skills and the harsh reality.

[@karjakin]

so basically shawn turned into a prepper?

[@brettatkinson4325]

Great video I think your spot on,we're definitely in for a bumpy ride ,happy new year hopefully 🤞

[@DougJ-yt8ne]

I dont think I've missed an hour of this amazing channel, and there is so much to admire and appreciate, and learn, in watching you. And though I am aligned with the values and reward that are at the core of this self-sufficient, nature focused lifestyle, I just can't share the pessimism that is your motivation. I dont see the world crashing into crisis, and I dont see the kind of urban / rural tribal antagonism that you're anticipating. That belief hints at a zero sum game philosophy -- where the focus on self reliance is less about resilience as its own virtue, and more as a means to winning some kind of high ground from which you can watch the misguided urbanites and liberals fall. You are welcome to your philosophy, and you obviously don't need my approval to develop and follow your own motivations. But I suspect that, a decade from now, when the shoe still hasnt dropped and the crisis still hasn't consumed us, that you will have found another motivation to keep you moving along this same path, and that you'll join those of us who are satisfied at seeking resilience and self reliance as its own virtue, and for its own optimistic reward, instead of as a battle-ready defensive posture --- which is far too exhausting, dark and consuming to sustain long term. Best of luck Shawn, and have a safe and healthy 2024! Looking forward to seeing you tackle and improve your forest homestead and your self sufficient lifestyle.