40 year old male starts a YouTube

Ahoy! You've found yourself watching my first video on this channel! This video is about three moments in my life when I experienced true change in overcoming some really difficult obstacles: alcoholism, losing a job and being underwater financially and the toughest of all-being a grumpy kid :-P
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But all joking aside: I've been collecting inner practices like: cultivating willingness, redefining the context of my life circumstances to bring urgency to my dilemma (in order to help myself hit bottom faster), ruthlessly clarifying what I really want out of life, separate from the voices of "culture" (remember Terrence McKenna who said "culture is not your friend"), making a True Decision at depth, uncovering the power of becoming obsessed with becoming free, the power of singular focus and what happens when all of these things combine behind a deeply felt, personal aim to really transform and change. These thoughts make up the inner-Kata of forms I've collected from a lot of wonderful speakers and authors (my favorites are @mitchhorowitz6054 & @RuneSoup and lately I've also really been loving @MarthaBeckauthor -I also draw inspiration from and talk in this video about Neville Goddard and Napoleon Hill but I've drawn inspiration from and owe gratitude to so many others) over the past nearly 20 years that have helped me really change my life for the better, in concrete ways: whether I needed to be more kind as a child, or needed to get sober as a young adult or needed to find a way to transform my financial life and move towards freedom as a mid-thirty-something.
And here I am at another crossroads, turning 40 and feeling the winds of change blowing and sensing that, yep! It's another one of those major inflection point moments in my life.
So, this is my story and it's to share and it's my prayer that all beings might be blessed by my attempt to do so-and that I might speak to someone who needs it in the same way that so many have spoken to me through their sharing when I've needed it most.
Love to you all tonight & today!
Posting this during an hour ruled by Mercury, while the Moon is in Virgo (ruled by Mercury) and the sun is in Virgo (ruled by Mercury). So, it's a Mercury Jackpot -- in case anyone's keeping track :-P
Much thanks to my badass friend @BeinKian for the badass editing. Kian, I hope you're having a ton of fun out in Australia!
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Tascam | Sweet Little Ditty (if you're really curious - ask me - I don't remember the model number - it's old)
Rode VideoMic Pro+ Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone
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[@KalesBroccoli]

This is one heckuva first KZbin video

[@FlightofWyverns]

Kale!!! Thank you for taking the time to check it out, brother! And thank you so much for your encouragement!!! It means the world! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@jonathanbartsch9728]

👍 Kevin! awesome vid! Yes, y’all he’s actually that knowledgeable, authentic & brilliant. I’d need cue cards for that much good info he’s got in his head. An honor having Kevin as a chosen brother ☺️😊

[@FlightofWyverns]

Awe, thank you Jonathan!! Thank you so much for checking it out man and for your kind words!!!

[@schoolneverteach]

The genesis of this channel is so simple and moving! Joining u on your journey!

[@schoolneverteach]

Catalyst 1 is testament to the value of independent research leading to an accidental reading list!

[@schoolneverteach]

My version of catalyst 2 was my addiction to hating money, a kind of snobbery against the rich against wealth accumulation, which manifested in odd things like buying books I didn't need, among other ways of throwing money away. It was in 2016/2017 when I got very poor first, and next landing a project that gave me $2k for 6 mths, letting me taste financial buffer. Since then, I m a recovering money hating addict, a process that is ongoing.

[@schoolneverteach]

So your catalyst 3 is my catalyst 2 above!

[@FlightofWyverns]

So wonderful and amazing to have you reach out and share your story with me. Thank you so much for your kind words and your reflections and for wanting to take the time to reach out and share about yourself. I'm so happy for you that you've been finding powerful inflection points in your life that have opened things up for you. And thank you for what you shared about your own financial journey. I really sympathize with having internal obstacles in the form of beliefs or thoughts that color my relationship with money and the need to move past those in order to unlock better compensation in support of moving towards a more flourishing life. Thanks again and I hope you have a great night!

[@ofadrienne]

From one 40 year old new KZbinr to another, well done sir. Well done. 👏🏼 It’s quite fascinating how we can stop ourselves from starting something we really want to explore. Here’s to saying fuck it and following our own feet…. To all that’s to come! 🙌🏼

[@FlightofWyverns]

@ofadrienne, Thank you!! And a resounding cheers and yes to your call to explore what we really want to explore! I raise my cup of coffee to you!! ☕🙌🏻 Suerte! And I am totally checking our your channel!

[@jeremy6732]

YT is a blessing and a curse. Who knows what new recommendation will come next. Thankfully you have made a blessing, you have my subscription.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Thank you. It means so much to have you share your reflections back at me. That word "blessing" holds a very special place in my heart right now and has been coming up for me everywhere, so to have you echo it back at me like this is a real blessing to me. I really appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts and to have checked in and given me your time. I hope you have an awesome day.

[@fant2105]

@@FlightofWyverns heya! This was good stuff, very honest and encouraging.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Thank you so much! And thank you for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts!

[@stephenwastaken]

It’s like you’ve done 100 episodes already. You’re off to a flying start ❤

[@FlightofWyverns]

Ah! Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it and thanks for checking in and checking it out! :-)

[@FullCircleLivingUK]

a great, open video of your thoughts ! refreshing and inspiring

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey! Thank you for your kind words and thoughts and for taking the time to check it out! :-)

[@BeinKian]

Dude you killed this! Honestly incredible how natural you are talking to a camera. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! 🤙🏼

[@JonBSkating]

Dude! I can't believe I got recommend this at this time. I've been in a very similar mindset and I'm ready to break out of this paradigm. Thank you for your vulnerability and candor! Very inspiring

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your sharing this with me -- and I sincerely wish for the road to open up before you on your journey! Suerte! 💪

[@Bamdrew26]

I seriously think this is awesome. Nice hearing someone talk about stuff like this, it shows us who have gone through stuff there's hope.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey! Thank you! I really appreciate your taking the time to check it out-and I'm right there with you on believing there's hope. Wishing you all the best!

[@sacredbodyworx3083]

Definitely have shared a valuable message here. Looking forward to more content 🙏🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey!! Thank you so much for the encouragement! I truly appreciate it! All the best to you! 💪💪💪

[@ChadLisonbee]

Keep the videos coming!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey!! Thank you for the encouragement!! 💪

[@lukeutah420]

Right on. This speaks to me. Thank you for showing up and sharing authentically. Its contagious

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey, thank you so much!

[@rslr]

Ding ding ding ... your 50th subscriber is here. Keep on keepin' on!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey!! Thank you!! I hope you have a great day, wherever you may be! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KalesBroccoli]

So good!!!!!!!! Love this Kev!

[@chrisbellette9181]

Fun! Welcome to 40 and welcome to YT :) Liked, subscribed and followed from Tasmania, Australia :)

[@FlightofWyverns]

Ah!!! Hello to you out there in Tasmania! Thank you! :-)

[@toddjohnsoneveningnews8870]

30 year old watches 40 year old on youtube while poopin

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hahahaha. You just slayed me.

[@startsomethingawesome1126]

Keep it up

[@FlightofWyverns]

Thank you! Your encouragement means so much! 💪 Appreciate your taking the time to check in and watch. Hope you have an awesome day!

[@Roman_4x5]

I don't know why YT decided I should watch it but I must admit you are on a right path. Good luck!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey, thank you so much for checking in and taking the time to watch and share your thoughts and encouragement. I really appreciate it!

[@Equilibrium-Manifesto]

It’s crazy how when that inner voice aligns with this genuine pull to express it and it’s like it’s given invisible wings and a cosmic gust that carries it, as if it has a whole energy of its own that amplifies it into a domino effect of manifesting and magnetizing all that can be and carry us forward like an epiphany turned into a living dream, awake and free

[@davidalexander3066]

First of all, congrats on taking that first step into the unknown, you've truly started your journey into the wilderness to find something of value, you accepted the invitation to your quest, and already you've found something of value, identified it and had the courage to share it with the world. All the principles of living a creative successful lifestyle are personified in this first video. Wow.. keep it up and your spiritual guides will show up when you need them, to take the steps that seemed impossible prior to crossing the threshold into this new unknown. Much respect and luv.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Ah, thank you brother! I appreciate you!!

[@nobo9981]

Mind blowing delivering such a video as the first post. Are you an actor or something?? Watching lots of youtube channels so have data plints. This is not a ”normal” first drop. Regards from Sweden

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey, thanks for the hello from in Sweden!! And thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and your positive encouragement and kind words. It is a real blessing to me. To answer your question, I'm not an actor. I am a person who has discovered he really likes putting ideas into spoken word. I have spent a lot of time sharing in self-help environments and I think that has impacted the way that I translate thoughts into words in real time. Perhaps weirdly, I also spent a ton of time seeing myself on camera on zoom calls in my job in the countless meetings I attended over the years and it made me feel comfortable speaking over a digital platform into a camera. If I had to guess, I would say that those two groups of experiences have affected how it feels for me to sit down and talk in this format. Thank you again for the good vibes and encouragement and for taking the time to comment and say hello. It means a ton to me! Wishing you an awesome day out there!!

[@Dontfallforit77]

I am a 42 yo man wondering why I never stared a YT channel 10 yrs ago. Procrastination and self doubt. I can relate with a lot of your journey. I quit drinking a year ago. After years of ups and downs with alcoholism. One of the best decision I have made. I’m along for the ride to see where this goes with you.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Right on and congratulations on your sobriety! That's huge and I'm so glad for you. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to share back!

[@Inspiriments888]

Grateful for you man, I'm 41 and been on the edge of wanting to start one for years. Overwhelmed where to start, as in name, conept theme because I have so many topic i want to cover. I appreciate your vibe.

[@KaiGuyGD]

Best time to start is right now! Press record and start telling your story!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey! Thanks for saying hi! I can really relate to feeling overwhelmed about where to start -- and with taking a long time to get going. More than once in my life, I've held projects inside for up to 10 years -- and then finally had them take off. I'm a big believer in Napoleon Hill's assertion (obviously the language is dated), that "No man is ever whipped, until he QUITS- in his own mind" from Think & Grow Rich. I don't believe anything's ever over until we truly close the door on it. Before then, there's always a chance. Have you ever heard Paul Stamets talk about the amadou mushroom that people in antiquity used to use to carry the ember from their old fire to their next camp, so they could start their fire again once they arrived? Sometimes, I feel like I carry these projects in myself, like carrying that ember across time and space until I reach the place where I can no longer stand not to try to start a blaze with it. Until then, I stoke it and I don't let it die. Sometimes, it takes me a really long time to get it going (it often does, for projects that are truly worthwhile). I also used to know this wonderful Buddhist who would tell me, "You know, there's no rush... but it's later than you think." I like to think about that as well. I wish you the very best of clarity and the power to go for it! And I hope you have a great night (or day)! And thank you so much, again, for checking in!

[@jer-bear48]

Great story and channel my brother

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey thank you! Stoked it resonated with you.

[@Bennyhsu]

This is your first video? That was a masterpiece. Great storyteller. Glad the algorithm showed me your video. Look forward to more.

[@HappyHealthyHolistic1]

About to do the same myself

[@FlightofWyverns]

Right on!!!!!!!!! All the very best of clarity, luck & strength to you!! 💪💪💪

[@Inspiriments888]

*2nd comment same guy lol. Man, I feel so blessed to find your channel. I hesitated to share my topics, and then read your description.. whoa!! The esoteric, occult, life style and awakening are some of my deepest truths.. and was literally hesitating because I am working on intergration. As we speak, I have a white board trying to distill my priorities amidst making art, building shade structures and doing everything I can to make rent.. Perhaps it's Kismet to work with eachother; Either way thanks for being a living example of what my soul is screaming me to pursue and long over due. Om Shanti Brother (FYI, I am 8 months sober from alcohol and it has been the best choice of my life)

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey!! And congratulations on being sober! That is absolutely wonderful. Be well and take care!

[@raultorres88]

Great video! I look forward to you sharing your wisdom and perspective.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Thank you so much!

[@maximilianpellden993]

I wrote my last comment before acctually watching the vid, just to support a new creatore, I alsosub´d right away but now I almost want to do it again bcs wow your sush a natural, and you seem wise and as a 25 year old that´s one of the most interesting things!

[@human.imagination]

Nice story!!!

[@88amona]

That trail looks super familiar. Idk why YT recommended this. But I'll subscribe for abit. Interesting message 🤙 aloha.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Aloha!! 🤙 :-) Right on. Thank you for checking in and checking out the video!

[@Cedarsunrun]

Good video man. We have some parallels in our stories. I crawled out of an alcohol hole to find some success, and am now looking for something different as well

[@FlightofWyverns]

Right on. Really glad to hear you were able to find sobriety and that life has been opening up for you. Any ideas about which way the winds are blowing in your life? Anything sparking your interest? Wishing you all the best and thank you for checking in and sharing back!

[@Cedarsunrun]

@@FlightofWyverns Thanks dude. Not quite sure yet. 38 years old. Went from the Marines, to state police, to grad school, now in med device sales, so I already have a pretty random trajectory. I have a veteran owned small business LLC, just have no clue what to do with it haha

[@Knowledge_ofWealth]

Maybe one day when this dude blows up I will look back at my comment on his first video.

[@Skinnyriver]

Subscriber 100!!!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Wooooo! Thank you! :-) Hope you have a great day!

[@Nowayjosey]

Don't stop.

[@maximilianpellden993]

Sick!

[@juntienong4549]

Instant sub❤

[@FlightofWyverns]

Hey, thank you!! :-) Hope you have a great day!

[@jer-bear48]

Hey brother. Are you recording on your phone and just a mic?

[@FlightofWyverns]

Yo!!! I was using an old Tascam corded recorder with a lavaliere lapel mic!

[@jer-bear48]

@@FlightofWyverns thank You

[@TheDabPab]

Bro. . . . first of all you need to transform the way u squat at 1:15. Try putting your heels down all the way and balancing your arms over your knees. It literally transformed my life. lol Second, good luck with your channel, I hope you can use it to help the rest of us KZbinr observers to get off our ass and make a cool video in the woods too! Happy u overcame alcoholism!!!

[@FlightofWyverns]

Haha, you made me laugh - and you are probably dead right I need to work on my squats. Okay, I'll keep that in mind and that's awesome it transformed your life! Hell yeah! And thank you so much for checking in and taking the time to watch and say hey!! So you've had channel ideas brewing? Whatcha thinking?

[@madams989]

He likely just lacks the dorsi flexion. You can try sitting deeper with a weight to help you sink into the range but it’ll take time and consistency, that’s if he cares enough.

[@FlightofWyverns]

Appreciate the tips! Sounds like a good thing to be caring about!

[@Innawoods7614]

69th nicceee

[@FlightofWyverns]

Yeah!!!! Thank you! :-D