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Actor Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Trumbo, Last Flag Flying) is easily one of the greatest actors of his generation. But he has a remarkable perspective on art and how its tenets might be useful to other areas of life. For instance, Bryan posits, don't get into something unless your heart is fully in it. This applies to actors signing up for projects they're not earnestly invested in just as much as it does people working in jobs they aren't passionate about. "Trust your feelings. Trust your instincts," Bryan says, because embracing ambiguity instead of looking at life as a series of steps leading to a goal can lead to a much healthier outlook. Bryan Cranston's new book is the spectacular memoir A Life in Parts.
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BRYAN CRANSTON:
Bryan Cranston won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Walter White in AMC’s Breaking Bad. He holds the honor of being the first actor in a cable series, and the second lead actor in the history of the Emmy Awards, to receive three consecutive wins. In 2014 he won a Tony Award for his role as Lyndon Johnson in the bio-play All the Way. In film, Cranston received an Academy Award nomination for his leading role in Trumbo. Among his numerous television and film appearances, he was nominated for a Golden Globe and three Emmys for his portrayal of Hal in FOX’s Malcolm in the Middle. He is the author of his memoir, A Life in Parts.
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TRANSCRIPT:
Bryan Cranston: You know Americans have a lot of great qualities, and one of them is a general work ethic. I think we’re a nation of hard workers.
And that being said I think sometimes we reach down too far into our youth and expect them to produce sooner than they should be able to.
I think people gain a tremendous amount of wisdom when they travel, when they wander-when they allow themselves, as I did, to get lost. And maybe you’ll find yourself somewhere. Or at least traveling forces you to be social. You have to get directions, you have to learn where things are, you’re attuned to your environment, you have to be more careful about the weather and where you’re lodging is going to be, where you’re going to eat, how you’re going to get from one place to another.
When you’re there what is it you want to see? How can you find a place for you to actually just rest? It’s an experience like no other. I love to travel and I enjoy not knowing where I am. It’s an unusual thing. I’d purposefully teach that to my daughter, who’s now 24 years old, to not be afraid of not knowing where you are. So I’ll go for a drive or go for a walk in a different city and my wife will say, “Do you know where you’re going?” “Not really. Just kind of exploring different places.” As long as you have a sense of direction you’ll find your way, you’ll figure it out. And I do that in foreign countries as well: Just kind of wander and meander and trust that you’ve paid attention to at least the basic requirement of where you have to get back to in order to find your way home.
But I think it is, I think we look down now to 16 year olds and say, “Where are you going to go to college? What are you going to do for the rest of your life?” And it's like... they’re not fully baked yet! How do they know? Give them a break.
Just say, look, “I think after high school take a year off, take two years off. Join the Peace Corps. Travel. Go figure things out or just enjoy yourself.”
For the first time in their lives they’re adults and they don’t have to be somewhere. They’re not told to be somewhere. Get used to that freedom. Get used to having the need to self-govern yourself, to be able to employ self-discipline-or not. Or you realize “Oh my god, I’m really slovenly! If I’m not told I need to go to class I don’t go.” You might discover something about yourself.
“I need order. I need that. I like that.” Some people love to be, say, “this is where you have to be and this is what you need to do.” Are you that type of person or are you a type of person that wants more freedom in your life? And I think exploration, travel, it provides that.
In 1976 I had just finished my second year of college and realized that, after an experience in an elective acting class, that I wasn’t going to be the policeman I thought I was going to be. It was better if I didn’t continue on with two more years of an Administration of Justice major because I knew I wasn’t going to become a policeman...
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[@waxcomb]

The subtitles on this...?

[@pdzombie1906]

@@waxcomb Commentary? I don't know..!. They think you can be smarter, faster by listening and reading two diferent contents...

[@LucasMarodindepaiva]

not really a smart sentence

[@expLaurenn]

I was a straight A student that took a few years off of school to work and travel. When I finally got home from my travels I sat down with my dad and asked him what I should do. I knew that having a college education would better my chances at getting a well paying job but I had no idea what I should study. He said to me, "Listen kid, I'm 62 years old and I still don't know what the hell I want to do. Get used to not knowing because if you're anything like me you probably never will. But, that's ok, just go out there and give it your best shot." I think that's some of the best advise my dad has ever given me.

[@SonicNuke]

expLauren thats awesome, wish my dad gave me advices like this lol

[@coolusername9077]

expLauren the way your dad thinks is awesome

[@ddsjgvk]

Well what should I give a shot at?

[@Laffy1345]

expLauren your Dad's right.

[@chillestbread9166]

got any passions? talents? something along those lines.

[@armadillo8964]

Sometimes I drive to 1-2 hours away from my house and just walk around and eat at restaurants in random small towns.

[@gdhnd2291]

What a great exchange

[@Slarti]

I have a week off - I think I am going to do that - thanks!

[@voodoochild3859]

Owen McManus me too haha. But I do it on my bicycle

[@krosfyah4932]

What was the most amazing thing you discovered?

[@armadillo8964]

krosfyah mostly scenery but it is also great to find a cool abandoned barn or something. They make for great photographs.

[@dominicquick5698]

Watched this in Florida, got in my car and started driving north … now I’m in Montana in some small town, just learned how to line dance & picked up a job at the one coffee shop in town. I’m completely lost. But I fucking love it

[@robertrossi9364]

Love you!!! Keep on going!

[@RyanSmithSounds]

Haha amazing. 🙏🏻

[@austinr8501]

Brace for winter

[@straycat62]

Bravo

[@justincrediblelife]

Thats awesome dude!

[@androidfarmer8863]

Brian: After high school, take a year or two off and travel Pandemic: Hold my beer

[@habib9178]

Economy:You are broke and your country too, go work ass of you cant travel.

[@diamondproductions2]

Unfortunately for me I decided to take a year off and travel France but about halfway through the pandemic started and in France they did not joke around I was practically under house arrest for 6 months only allowed to walk my dog or get groceries

[@androidfarmer8863]

@@diamondproductions2 Ah... that sucks. Sorry to hear it.

[@1x0x]

I moved across the country and the pandemic didnt change anything.. your brain just likes excuses

[@Masterbaiter1000]

Get off your ass and walk or drive somewhere new

[@Zach-xm5wc]

Why couldnt my teachers tell me this eight years ago when I was a senior in high school? Go to college they said. You'll be successful they said.

[@Zach-xm5wc]

#payingdebtwithabsjob

[@Mjorh]

Even after college, it's not too late to figure out what is it that you're gonna do for the rest of your life

[@sourcedrop7624]

They call it taking a sabbatical, taking time off to reflect. You can do that anytime. College is important for developing your thinking ability. You can think thoughts now because of college that you couldn't have thought 8 years ago.

[@annonymsurfer3189]

i think college nowadays is overrated, you might get more wisdom by attending seminars and workshops, and get off more cheaper.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

It's never too late to change. But no one ells can do it for you.

[@empathylessons2267]

"we look down to 16 year olds.... they're not fully baked yet" Good sir, I was fully baked when I was 16. Fully baked, 24/7.

[@Empress0Alex]

Empathy Lessons this is me rn😂

[@kavan1773]

LOL

[@DJlaylow100]

i mean that is how we all stumbled upon malcolm in the middle and breaking bad right ?

[@ThermalGhost]

Lmaoooo yea 16 good times

[@slartibartfast426]

Being 16 kinda stinks

[@mk1st]

The "don't talk to strangers" mantra has really paralyzed some people

[@victuz]

Well that's because it's aimed for children and teenagers.

[@SdGary420]

@@victuz but if they don’t learn as children and teenagers they will be bad at it as adults

[@ateyaba7253]

@@victuz Yeah but your experiences as children and teenager shape how you'll think later on. Your brain is developing during that time.

[@samaraisnt]

@@SdGary420 I don't think so! If I had a kid I wouldn't want them chatting to strangers and honestly, as a preteen and teen I met A LOT of pedophiles, so I'm really glad I wasn't blindly trusting and chatty, that's just dangerous. I was very afraid of strangers as a wee child but now I can talk to anyone as an adult!

[@samaraisnt]

@@ateyaba7253 Being shy as a kid doesn't make you unable to speak as an adult, and being an introvert is totally ok apart from everything.

[@antirealist]

He would make a good Commissioner Gordon

[@voodoochild3859]

VladCast good shout

[@afonsolucas2219]

He played Gordon in Batman Year One if it scratches your itch.

[@mattlikeshistory6419]

Afonso Lucas He means live action

[@jeffs4810]

Or Dr. Doom

[@siu281]

Instead they cast a black guy even though he clearly doesn't fit the look of Gordon

[@aDudePlayingGuitar]

"I am the one who travels"

[@nocticis]

Tristan Markes I see what you did there

[@icecreampimpdeux]

+Brandon Breaker YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT.

[@94nolo]

icecreampimpdeux Saaay my name

[@DSterces]

Nolan Milnes I don't think he stretched it like that... that sounds kinda sexual and gay

[@brandonbreaker7390]

Daniel I'll pop your cherry too punk!

[@ghostmimewency]

i took a 2 years off after highschool. no money for college, all i had was a supportive hard working mother and plenty of time. took different jobs about 12 different jobs in total from janitor to call centers to plumbing to receptionist. in between those i traveled mostly locally. and most of the time just by myself. the perspective that you get is immense. the appreciation towards many things from education to time and freedom is tremendous. you truly do grow in one way or another.

[@xshadowscreamx]

ghostmimewency the hell can you get a job as receptionist (among the over 9 or so other jobs) without a certificate in this day in age? Did this story happen in the 80's?

[@ghostmimewency]

it was front desk reception and no it didnt happen in the 80's lol

[@AOitsAO]

ghostmimewency For me.... 2 years off & job searching for those 2 years.... wtf man. I eventually got a temp job which was ok. Warehouse stuff for $12. Now I'm back in college. So yeah college is good when you know it is.

[@icok8475]

Draigon18 it doesn't take months to learn how to clean a toilet or be a receptionist. The jobs he took probably barely took any formal training.

[@ghostmimewency]

ppl come and go in jobs all the time...not all jobs are permanent especially for young people. i left all those workplaces in good terms and is still to this day in contact with some of the employees and bosses there. i didnt go job hopping for the sake of just getting jobs. heck most of those jobs were jobs that anyone with a common sense can do. if i were to compare and choose between a life of going to college then getting a career until retirement , than to what i decided to do, believe me i'll choose the latter. always.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Great advice. I was a fairly quiet and introverted teen and wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I up and left to go overseas when I was 21 and ended up working and travelling for 10 years. The people I met, stories and adventures I had are priceless and made me into an outgoing and interesting person. Some people mature psychologically early and some don't, I certainly didn't, probably not until my 30's did I grow out of having to get hammered every weekend but now I've got it out of my system (still have the odd tipple of course), have my own house and business and haven't looked back

[@williamkjellstrand5280]

Thats amazing! What did you work with while you were away?

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@williamkjellstrand5280 haha! Thanks William. I'm not sure if I'd say it was amazing, well, it actually was for me and I certainly had a great time and have no regrets. To answer your question I'll give you some more context. I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and went over to Australia by myself. I know it wasn't a HUGE move but was pretty big for me at the time. I did anything and everything I could from doing room service in a resort to packing meat in an abattoir, labouring on building sites to building railway tracks, working in retail to picking Mangos, chillies and bananas. One of the best jobs was working on a dive boat in Cairns taking people out to the Great Barrier reef every day. I love computers so the last thing I did before returning was managing the online sales for a big retail chain. The fruit picking was also fun because I stayed in working hostels and met so many people and had some crazy experiences that I'll never forget. :)

[@williamkjellstrand5280]

@@TheTruthKiwi Wow! Well I'm a 16 yr Swede, i've always thought about the idea of traveling far away and spending a few years outside of my home country. I'm split about the idea of working my ass of in my twenties to have a stable foundation and a solid bank account for my future family. Or traveling and having experiences during that time. I'm hoping to find a way were I can fullfill both dreams.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@williamkjellstrand5280 Wow, you are very young my friend! I'm pretty sure I wasn't thinking about being financially stable for a family when I was 16, that is amazing! Good on you for thinking ahead. I would absolutely recommend travelling while you are young. 1 or 2 years isn't going to affect your long term financial stability I can assure you. If you leave when you're 19 you'll be back by the time you're 21 and you'll be a much more worldly and interesting person. I forgot to mention that I studied in Australia when I was 28! It took me that long to find out what I really wanted to do but when I found it I really went for it because I love it.

[@williamkjellstrand5280]

@@TheTruthKiwi I will definitely consider doing that. I'll be done with school by 18, I'm thinking about traveling and working a year or so after that, before I continue studying. I think it's important to have those experiences while we still have the chance and I bet you have grown as a person because of them. I always find it fascinating to talk with people who have traveled the world, what they have seen or done. It's an experience I hope to have one day.

[@VijaySharma-lk2mb]

I asked my family if I could do this, they said go and dont come back 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gwapoo]

@@kalakartist not just indian families. almost all asian families are like that

[@vinodkumaraug]

@@kalakartist self racist

[@Cycloneon]

It's funny but it's really not funny. That kind of pressure is toxic from family/friends. Breaking free from others controlling your life is one of the best feelings ever. Make your own decisions.

[@VijaySharma-lk2mb]

@@gwapoo really? what about western families where you leave your parents who took care of you and eventually they die all alone.

[@VijaySharma-lk2mb]

@@Cycloneon its bad but it aint toxic. Everyone cares about each other here.

[@iamLucid]

Now he's out here sellin meth. Smh

[@Johnnyy832]

itsLucidity yea stop being stupid, he's on probation now.

[@TinyEarthling]

He also died, very sad story.

[@Kevin-Hdz]

Can’t believe it took me a while to realize what you guys where talking about, SMH

[@Englandsbestlover]

itsLucidity. He didn’t sell meth, he just made it. Jessie sold it

[@fattestwhiteguyever757]

Fucking A I was about to start the last season but spoilers....

[@joshkinsman2896]

can i restart life and have this guy as my dad

[@Couga1337]

josh kinsman josh, im your real dad and I'm really sad to read this

[@joshkinsman2896]

Steasy1337 dude its Heisenberg. i didnt knoe my dad liked drake?

[@mze5445]

Yes

[@anonymoususer855]

I'm okay with my dad but damn... Restarting my life is my biggest wish, I swear to God. If only...

[@thelossantostraveller2620]

I just want a dad😓😂

[@GokuTheHusky]

Sadly I'm 27 and still trying to figure out what I want.

[@VISIONoutloud]

Zero_RR you're young you got so much time

[@deathlarsen7502]

You're screwed dude.

[@ichtozavuzovsky8370]

why sadly tho, it's just a part of life

[@RetroSnoop]

34 here :/

[@adityasaumya8166]

Man, you're not old, you're a fucking baby. Just do something you wanna do and just give it your best shot man

[@Slarti]

As soon as I graduated I headed off to Nepal for 3 months. It was one of the best decisions in my lifer - trekking the Himalayas, meeting amazing people and chilling out after over 16 or so years of schooling. Also I am a 49 year old software developer - the idea of 'career' has always frightened me. Yet I work in challenging, interesting area where I don't know what the future holds - life is frightening and fascinating.

[@keithdouglas9848]

Nepal is a awesome and unique country !

[@jackburke7274]

This video deserves 10 million views... coming from a senior in high school who witnesses EXTREME widespread anxiety from my generation everyday in the hallways, to figure out what they want to do with their lives, it was great to hear these wise and relevant words

[@paulotero5502]

No one ever "figures out" what they want to do. I've always said this, and I'll say it to you, never never never trust anyone who has everything all figured out. They're selling you snake oil, even if they don't know it.

[@joedoe4595]

Shit is hard. I'm in a top 10 STEM graduate program. I work 6-7 days a week. I'm successful so far and have several publications. I still don't know what I want to do after. No idea. But there's one thing I do know. Work hard, no matter what point of your life you're in. Get that high GPA, test scores, and publications. Why? Because when the time comes to deciding and figuring out what you want to do, you won't have closed doors but opportunities. That is the best advice I can give to anyone who is still young.

[@PJ-ku5lp]

@John Doe - Yea, I had all the opportunity but none of the focus myself. A candle in the wind is essentially useless without a lens. I had limitless interest in science outside of school and it never translated to the classroom. Now these days I see more of the closed doors because I squandered it. I mean I'm successful in IT, but largely unhappy because it's just the thing that occupies my life between weekends. Your words are something I hope to help my kids understand, work hard and unlock as many doors as you can. You can always decide to not go through them. It's hard to go about it the other way around. @Jack Burke - I think what's done this generation a great disservice is saying the sky's the limit. There's literally too much opportunity for everyone out there. I know that sounds dumb, but if you're at an intersection of two roads, you can focus your energy in one or two directions. Today people walk out the front door into space with the proverbial unlimited options and just freeze. I think Bryan's advice is interesting, but not everyone can do this -nor does everyone need to. It's awesome when it works out, but I know a lot of people that have drifted far too long to catch up to any one thing anymore. Some are happy with that, some are greatly depressed. Focus and hard work, even -maybe especially- under duress, is far more valuable than people realize anymore.

[@flowmotion_2]

Graduated last month and couldn’t be any happier 😏 I found peace in not knowing what I wanna do, but having an idea of what my passions are. Currently pursuing them, let’s see if I succeed or crash and burn(I’ll get back up nigga)

[@alaskapowerlineadventures]

Dont forget about the trade schools and apprenticeship programs.. you can travel and work around the country like I did.. and get paid doing it. Check out Ibew njatc programs.

[@kcwidman]

If only Malcolm and his brothers had such an insightful father...

[@GermanFoxidan]

They do, i think Hell would approve of Brians message!

[@deetz3950]

Definetly, remember the motor bike tour with Francis? Also this is kinda what Francis did anyway..

[@blacksupra001]

idk i disagree to me he did have it figured out especially in his quite moments. i think him and red foreman woulda neem great neigjbours.

[@AZrakoon]

To bad Hal had to get with that lady and have 4 kids and work some crappy desk job.

[@kelvinjerezgutierrez7129]

This comment just made my day

[@01rai01]

i think karl pilkington said it best. "I've found some lovely little cafes when I'm lost"

[@yesreneau]

This video is so amazing.

[@paulryan2128]

I know, huh!!!?!!

[@forever____________young]

Yes reneau

[@willegg8436]

No renaud

[@alphabladelm2011]

Got that right.

[@darkbrother2720]

"When on the road be wary of your feet, there's no knowing where you'll be swept of to." -Bilbo Baggins

[@publixskate]

He blew it

[@bbkingzor]

J.R.R. Tolkien comes to mind: "Not all those who wander are lost".

[@darkbrother2720]

I had the same thought with "Not knowing where the road will take you."

[@davide724]

*Bryan Cranston wanders into my house uninvited* Me: Well, this is unprecedented.

[@beegeezee505]

he is the one who didn't knock.

[@tonybrisson6506]

Guys... It's not even really about living comfortably. It's about getting out there, seeing new things. If you worry too much about the logistics, you're never going to actually step foot out the door. 99% of my travels have consisted of uncomfortable times, but God, everything else outweighs that awkwardness. Stop worrying and start doing. Great things in life don't manifest from excuses.

[@taoist32]

Tony Brisson Life is about opportunity. Travel is just one path. Anything that gets an individual to experience new things will open his or her eyes.

[@martintheathlete4665]

Truth 💯

[@abbieamavi]

Tony Brisson THIS. many people argue that they're too poor or busy which could be true but in reality if you're willing to be uncomfortable (both financially maybe and physically) then travel is limitless! when you're picky about only staying in 3 star and above hotels with catered breakfast, that's when your options are limited and you have to be making good money. otherwise it's just buying random flights, taking buses, having no plans just going with the flow :)

[@k3l2p]

Veni Vidi Amavi I like your comment. It does sound fun to just pick some random place and go. Get away from it all.

[@bradenanderson5087]

IMO, sometimes being absolutely destitute is the ONLY way to really experience the right things. The things you can really learn something about yourself from. When you literally only have your own two hands, two feet, and wit to help you survive, you'd be amazed at what you can do. The experiences "broke" people often have in the course of normal life, are richer moments than most. I'm not saying this from my leather arm chair while drinking scotch either. I've been there. Some of the most real, eye-opening, and inspiring moments happen in the situations when you are most vulnerable.

[@ericofadel]

I wish my father or mother had told me this when I was 17. Only today, when I'm 25, I'm starting to understand and live what Bryan is saying.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

At 17 I was perhaps still too young to take in what Bryan said. It was only at 25 that things really started to fall in place and I started really working on my ambitions.

[@godnotavailable2094]

I just love how relaxed this dude is. Being a senior in high school and seeing all of these different paths laid out in front of me, not knowing which one to go down, is made even more overwhelming by superiors always telling you that you need to act NOW, and know what's good for you NOW. This guy's attitude is the antithesis of that.

[@Sam89365]

I recall most of my peers at 16 recognized that we didn't know what we wanted to do in adulthood but felt lots of pressure from parents to figure it out quick. I also had peers that knew exactly what they wanted at 16 and are now either miserable or in a different field 10 years later. Stay flexible out there

[@ktoshboost]

You're God damn right

[@poohandler8646]

Алексей Почивалов you saw the chance and you took it

[@lukerees281]

Nice apostrophe, good to see grammar

[@MrJosh5191]

LMAO

[@ChrisKsan]

He's Ra damn right! Or Zeus damn right! Or whatever damn right!

[@Shadow77999]

Buttface

[@ItzZehDiego]

Taking a year off after high school was one of the most important growing up periods of my life. If your in high school and if there's any uncertainty at all before college, take time off to really think. There's other areas of your life that needs your attention, more so than anything that's yet inconclusive. When you're ready and have an objective, that's when you should go head first with your education, or any path you choose to take in life. Fuck what anybody else thinks of your decisions; it's your experience, not theirs. We learn from our decisions, no matter the outcome.

[@edvinsjudins1109]

ItzZehDiego tell me how is your life going righ now. I might do this choice by myself, just not sure yet..

[@Dehangus]

Edvins Judins Dude, if you're hesitating then don't rush to go to college. My mom/ siblings keep telling me to enroll in college and telling me I already missed the first semester and I gotta get ready quick. It's all bullshit, I don't even know what profession I want to do so why would I rush to go to college. I need to live by myself. And I need a motorcycle for what Bryan is talking about (although I had that plan for a while now). There's so many things I want to do and college isn't one of them, at least not right now, so I think I know what I need to do and I hope you figure some shit out too.

[@loufire6656]

Essentially where I am at right now.... my family all moved from one side of the US to the complete other side but in Canada. Its hard especially if you miss your friends you've known for years. College is a dream for me too with not being able to afford it..... just have to keep moving

[@thomasfoster1181]

Except you need money for all that and your parents might not want to pay.

[@jessicanegron3078]

Im 34 and just finding myself now, many years after going to college, starting a career and settling down with someone. Now that I have gotten to know myself, I regret all of those choises.. I would study something I was passionate about (psychology), I would aim to work as a clinical and research psychologist, and I would be with someone who could challenge me and help me grow.. Dont make the same mistake! Find yourself before you make any serious attempt at constructing a life for yourself.

[@MarcosVinicius-nz1gx]

Just do it. It is never too late

[@josearturo6169]

Do you regret settling down with that person? If so, do you think it was the wrong person or the wrong time?

[@gfpv5795]

Man... you are me. I'm 34, spent many years with my fiancee, studied Law in College... but how I wish I had followed my passion (psicology), had challenged myself knowing other people... how I wish I had found myself before making all of those decisions

[@hanswurst1541]

its never too late, you sound like you were 93, kind of sad attitude

[@gabbafreekil5237]

What do you mean with: ,,someone who could challenge me and help me grow". May I ask what´s wrong with your partner? Maybe I can learn of that? :D

[@spiritbuu]

4:37 FINALLY!!! Someone who had more than “$20” in their pocket before they turned their life around. 🤣

[@dayleclarke4433]

20 in the pocket and parents to send them money any time they need it. (nothing wrong with the help, it's the lying about it.)

[@seamushawks516]

Dayle Clarke he grew up fairly poor, so he didn’t really have that- I don’t know why it was hard for you to believe that he got jobs along the way? Not everyone has parents who can help out after a point, also they had a few kids. Not trying to start something, just good spirited debate...

[@spiritbuu]

Seamus Hawks I think you have misunderstood us. It’s a typical cliche for people that have made riches to always claim they came to US with $20 in their pocket and made their way. Hence the joke.

[@uknownothing5128]

@@dayleclarke4433 send money to someone constantly on the move in the 80s? They didn't have banking apps back then you know People will always find an excuse to not do something

[@samaraisnt]

People often use the "only had 100$" thing but in his youth $150 dollars would be about...$1000 today. Not a fortune but certainly enough. I traveled when I was that age with 1k in my pocket as well.

[@ginavong401]

This video made me cry. As a teenager with too much pressure on her to get straight As and figure out what I'm going to do "for the rest of my life" despite the fact that I have basically no idea how the professional world works, this really resonates with me. When they make picking a subject for university like it's the biggest decision if my life but tell me not to worry if I don't know what I'm doing. I'm told to "follow my passion" but what do I do if my passions are everywhere? How does anyone have the time to figure this out in 17 years? I swear most adults still don't have a clue what the heck they're doing. We're not taught to be OK with not knowing or "being lost" as he called it, we're taught to fear it.

[@jaylenmcbride6332]

Gina Vong Travel!! I traveled New ZEALAND for 7 months and came out knowing who I was and what I wanted in life!

[@ginavong401]

ColossalProjection unfortunately, British universities don't work like that. You pick one subject to do for 3 years. Like, you can change degrees but it's difficult...

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

I'm 33 and still have no fucking clue what I want to do, because I don't want to do anything. I was born against my will, as we all were. It's bullshit that we have to do anything in life that isn't fun. Would you ever volunteer to do something that didn't offer you satisfaction? Probably not. Being born is a curse.

[@naylik2562]

Gina Vong I'm experiencing the same shitty situation right now. With both parents wanting me to take the "safe" path" and to go to college 'cause it's a "mistake" to stop my studies for 1/2 years.. I know they just don't want me to fuck up my future or someshit, but the safe path is the only thing they know.. I want to play guitar, I want to draw, I want to make movies, and most of all, I want to travel and leave this shitthole of a country that is France. I want to do SO MANY THINGS and I've got the determination to work my ass off to live while doing what I really want, but because it's not the safe-popular-shitty path, people will generally tell you to keep doing your studies, even if you know it will be a fucking lose of time... So last night, I decided to say fuck it. I ain't gonna go to college this year, I will use this time to work hard to save some money for travelling and to think about what I should start with...

[@hgbrwr]

As I'm going through the same thing, I have to Tell you my personal view. I think this generation should just do What they think is fun, this generation will not have the same job for whole of their lives, they have different ones every 10 years. Also with automatization it is difficult to Choose the right job, since AI scientists believe 50% of our now known jobs will be lost in the future (around 30-40 years). And in the process also creating Few new jobs. Technological advancements are getting too fast for the human mind to cope with, creating a very unclear future. Just do as you like!

[@astrowuff]

I'm 35 and have no idea what I want to do, its infuriating.

[@krichard2346]

Jason Messinger changed my life at 35 pal, went college for the first time, studied what I loved, everything else changed entirely along the way, outlook on life, appreciate the simplest of things, started riding motorcycles again. I'm 42 now and life seems to get better all the time. Not, insanely wealthy or blissfully happy but fairly content and financially comfortable. We are the masters of our own destiny :)

[@edgepixel8467]

Jason Messinger In five years you'll be 40. You better hurry up :)

[@herculesrockefeller2984]

Time to buy a corvette

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

Try not to think about what you should do, but what you're currently doing. What do you enjoy in your spare time? What drives you, what inspires you? Don't worry about having a goal, just make sure that you're on the right path. Your destination will reveal itself eventually.

[@tropicallivingoverseas5202]

Figuring out what you want to do with your life is overrated. You don't HAVE to do anything! FINDING yourself is overrated. Being 45, and after having careers and businesses, I'm now perfectly content letting life take me in any direction that feels right in the moment. Right now that means living a simple life with a garden and raising animals.

[@wayfarerzen3393]

I'm 28, I never did any of this, and I regret it more than anything I've done since.

[@saramalveiro8772]

Wayfarer Zen me too

[@markgreen6229]

It's only too late if you don't start now. I finished my trip when I was just turning 34. No regrets.

[@pecanpie45]

You don't have to regret it. You just have to do it

[@jernyx9139]

Yall need to read some eckhart tolle

[@punjab135]

There’s no bad time. Doing it now is probably the ideal - any younger and you can end up missing the important stuff. It would be a different trip in 6 years time. You’re in the sweet spot

[@jonahkhalley]

I'm aussie. I'm going on a trip to the UK in two weeks, 2 year visa, a few grand in the bank and virtually no plans. Wish me luck!

[@Prodrentjet]

Lmao why the Uk? Why not America, Asia or Canada?

[@momshadalvee]

@@Prodrentjet cause he wants to, so fuck off

[@the_real_hislordship]

Good luck!

[@007lutherking]

Good luck finding an employment bruh.

[@CT-pv9gu]

froggyNotGreen Plenty of jobs over here in the UK. Don’t expect to get a good one though ;)

[@RigMaster_]

His voice is so relaxing and makes me feel like everything is going to be ok

[@TheCortexReaver]

In short, knowing yourself is a key to everything, and travelling is a great (but not the only) way to do that.

[@taoist32]

TheCortexReaver Yes. Traveling is only one path amount thousands.

[@maxlb2881]

Right. Theres also ayahuasca

[@flaviunuflavius2495]

Max LB or other psyhedelics

[@ThePandaGuitar]

Wanted to become a policeman. Traveled. Became a meth lord. 🤔

[@Shadow77999]

Lol

[@nebulousisgod]

Middle aged wisdom. I’ve heard this speech before, but he’s right. It’s good advice.

[@btw3344]

Yes it's a good idea to be a useless member of society for two years "discovering yourself". Go right ahead and be a hippie hitchhiker, it'll save jobs and places to live for us rational people.

[@SaintNyx]

BTW have fun working at McDonald’s.

[@btw3344]

@@SaintNyx Or work at Tesla assembling cars for 19/hr. Or becoming an apprentice in any trade that the minimum pay starts at 16/hr. Customer service is not the only option. It might be for idiots like you, but anyone with a bit of common sense can find better work.

[@SaintNyx]

@@btw3344 I'd take an extended vacation over $16 an hour. Life experiences are more important that a meager paycheck.

[@btw3344]

@@SaintNyx You seem to think that if you start to work you can't travel, it's more beneficial to work then travel. You start a career at a trade and learn the craft for a year or two, you will have money saved to actually travel and if you go over seas you now have a skills you can use to make money as other countries and states need tradesman. You are young basically before your 25 as your brain doesn't fully develop until that age, so you have fucking plenty of time to travel. Making people travel right when they turn 18 is retarded and misguided.

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

I wish I had someone tell me this when I was around 16-18. Instead I was driven to depression due to the pressure of being told to find myself and plan my life at such a young age. Someone that young can't know what they want to be or where they want go. Only on rare occasions. I wish I had someone like Bryan to tell that it's okay to not know who I'm going to be or where I'll end up.

[@LarryPanozzo]

I needed to hear this 4 years ago.

[@seasaltisland]

He's so right. My social anxiety was pretty bad in Canada, I studied in Germany for 6 months and at that time an Australian said to me "just say yes, the worse thing that happens is you just go home" and that got me through every single decision in life. Switch careers? Ok, worse case scenario is you literally go back. No loss. But I've never gone back. My life always improved, always worked out whenever I said yes.

[@UnCrucifiedJesus]

I'm 30, i'm from Europe, had a job and loads of different stuff going, quit job and took a gap year to travel around New Zealand with a van. It was hard and scary to leave things behind. Now that I'm here for more than 8 months, I can say that it was the best decision of my life.

[@cafenightster4548]

I'm 24, in 2 days i will be 25 yrs old. I still have no clue what i want, people always said I'd go somewhere, very far ahead of my peers and relatives. Here i am, watching a youtube video, getting nothing done. At 25 i hope i change my mindset to be a decent person to society and myself. I really want to change...

[@uchihamadara6024]

CafeNightster I'm 18 so I'm none the wiser, but the only advice I can give is make sure you take some time for the things that make you alive. For me it happens to be hiking and video games and spending time with family and friends. Also try meditating. whenever I feel lost I always remind myself it's okay to not know all the answers. I remind myself that I don't own all the problems in the world. I remind myself my ultimate goal in life is to be happy and do what makes me happy. Money is secondary to that. I hope you'll find yourself soon but until then, don't rush it

[@silvertohawk5643]

I'm so 18, but uchihamadara isn't anymore. So I guess I'm here to instill some not so wise knowledge. I turn 19 in February and I'm in a full time job that I don't particularly love. I'm stressed by responsibilities thrusted onto me by others. Take time for yourself, just to sit. Open your mind up to more possibilities. Can you get stuck on 2 decisions, yes, are there more than 2; mostly always. I hope you both are doing well, hopefully well established in what you want to do. Or at least not working a job you hate. If either if you see this, please comment and let me, a stranger on the other side of the internet, hear your story (moreso read but you get the point).

[@modeforjoe]

Yeah, but Bryan, isn't it dangerous to travel? "No... I AM the danger"

[@kaioeastwood7133]

lmao

[@dimitarkolev5211]

lol :D

[@dillpickle7800]

LOL

[@AntoineSouleD]

Joe C cucomme if

[@MrMojoRisinn]

Im the one who knocks!

[@sai_rs]

This is actually so true. I graduated a little over 2 years ago and i'm just now planning on going back to school this next fall. These past 2 years after high school have been the best years of my life and I've changed so much as a person. Living how you want to live for just a few months really seemed to help me grow up. I know i'm only 20 but compared to my friends who went straight to college after high school, i dont know i just seem much more prepared for the real world than they are. We're all practically beat to death on how we need to go to college straight out of high school and you really dont. It's really great seeing someone talk about this because I've felt this way basically ever since college was becoming an option. I knew i didn't want to go right off the bat, i wanted to explore the world for what it is. I wanted to live for once.

[@abstractbybrian]

and I'm glad you are. Thanks for being passionate about what you do and thanks for showing up for work.

[@julianchee2894]

Having good health, is like owning a good vessel. If you don't learn new things and have new life experiences, you're putting a good vessel to waste, and might as well not have it.

[@vargasaidan7366]

JulianChee ill right ill kill myself

[@glitchinthematrix555]

JulianChee worst motivational comment ever

[@merkules6]

Don't tell other people how to ive their lives. Some people are content just being comfortable. Going places means getting out of your comfort zone, at least for me. I do it anyways, but I understand why some don't.

[@quantumleap4023]

What does it matter if we put a few vessels to waste? We have plenty of good vessels. We have no need to worry. Our collection of vessels is growing by the minute. Let these cracked vessels be, we have room for them, they're not taking up landfill.

[@Earbly]

My mom and other people always have this look of "Oh that shounds nice, but do you have to do it now?" and say stuff like 'Well shouldn't you get this done first, or do this first before going travelling?" And I always tell them, I'd rather go out and and gain the experience, the wisdom, the more global, and local, perspective on the world now. While I'm young. And I'm not even young lol, I'm 28. But I'd rather go do it now and do a tonne of travelling done before I'm 32. There is absolutely nothing, I mean NOTHING, that can replace or be used as a substitute for travelling to foreign countries. There is a look in people's eyes who have really travelled around and absorbed the culture, scenery, lifestyle of other places. When I ask older people where they've travelled and all they say is maybe some resort vacations in Mexico or one week in a European country, It just makes me sad. I want to have extended stays in countries, learn the language (I'm already pretty proficient at French, thanks French immersion in Canada ), learn the food, the history, the stories of the families there. For me it is my highest priority and is extremely important in my life to living a full and complete life.

[@seriouskaraoke879]

Some people get it. You're one of them.

[@VISIONoutloud]

Drew 28 is super young

[@LukasNiebel]

He is absolutely right! Best thing that ever happened to me was taking a year off and travel to New Zealand. I ended up staying for 4 years before taking off again and travel through South East Asia where I discovered my love for Scuba Diving. Now I am a Scuba Diving Instructor in a place I love and I am grateful every morning I wake up in paradise, that I had the guts to take this one plane away from home. To all the young kids, go out there, dream big and discover the world so you can discover yourself along the way!

[@Lietco]

Before I quit my last job and moved into a van to travel North America, I did a magazine cover story on Bryan. While we were chatting, he told me about his adventure and I told him about my plans. He got me so stoked for the adventure. Great guy!

[@challengerssb]

Such reasonable, sound, thoughtful, mending and beautiful advice.

[@marcomeme4875]

"Don't get cancer. You might have to sell meth."

[@squidducktv3842]

Riley Jones hank: yeah you might become that weird singing dude

[@Laffy1345]

Riley Jones already am.

[@CarlosN2]

Finding no Malcolm in the Middle refrences is really disappointing...

[@petermyatlin]

Instruction unclear. Ended up working at McDonald 40/wk

[@ExitStrategies]

Peter Lin lmao like there’s something wrong with that. Lmfao gtfo with your elitist attitudes man

[@brycebrooks1704]

@@ExitStrategies It's not ok to have a 40/wk at McDonald's. The pay doesn't allow you to do much and it is far from a fulfilling job. Selling yourself short and saying to yourself that it's OK to work at McDonald's for years is ridiculous. Jobs like that should be used for highschool kids looking for extra change, a part time job for students, or a source of saving up for education for a short time.

[@ghostnoodle9721]

I work there, 40hrs a week for an 18 y/o is great, not so much for a thirty year old failure though

[@idselseno2306]

Nothing wrong with that man. You can make career out of it and if does not work, move on. You contribute to society by serving food.

[@hoiblij6737]

Bryce Brooks Most people dont have a choice. They need every penny they can get and if a macdonalds job is required to do so, so be it. Not everyone is raised in a middle-class household were you decide what you wanna become. A lot of people never get to make that choice.

[@bluemountain8110]

The whole idea of knowing what you want to do is stupid, happiness is all in the mentality and mind, be happy doing whatever you’re doing

[@arek6296]

True, happiness doesn't come from external world, it's all a mental process that is inside. There are people who live in a cave in ecstasy and people who drive lambo without any need of work and still are miserable. It's all about how good one can manage his body and mind.

[@anti_MATT_er]

Watching this before I'm about to go sit in four plus hours of college classes for a major I don't necessarily care for. Fun...

[@faloudeepgupta5011]

same

[@simonin3d]

On my third gap year after high school. It has been an amazing experience. Tough but inspiring and it had led me to finding my own path in life.

[@My_Garmonbozia]

I turned 21 soon. This came at a really good time. I'm getting my bachelors simply because it's completely paid for, but it's not really what I want to do. I've always wanted to travel.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Travel is great. Not only for the sight-seeing, but also to put the world in perspective. It’s pretty important to understand that 99% of the people in the world are normal, hard-working and generally happy. What you see on TV, Twitter and the internet is pretty abnormal most of the time.

[@slayvid2620]

You are so lucky to have that paid for. Take advantage of it. If you can, take that gift that was blessed on to you and help others. I don't know what up studied but hope all is well

[@willreynolds9917]

I am currently in the exact same situation!

[@liberallarry847]

The difference between never travelling VS travelling, is the difference between fearing the different & unknown VS getting to Know the different & unknown. And learning that what you feared, simply isn't true.

[@kabukiwookie]

I completely agree. Your 18, 19, 20? Get the heck out of your home town and go explore for a while. Young people don't do that as much anymore.

[@alexvolkov223]

I agree, but actually young people of this generation statistically travel much more than any other generation before. Travel has gotten easier and more affordable. I mean we have smartphones and GPS these days, you can literally go almost anywhere and get by.

[@BoomBrush]

At a 19 year old living in Australia, traveling is also expensive. With the house market being so expensive I would rather save my money to get a house loan, I think lots of other young people have the same idea.

[@Kurzxclan]

With whos money bud?

[@M3Lucky]

Pfft young people are traveling all the time now. It's like the cultural fad of our generation. I think Instagram has really allowed people to glorify it and also "ego-tise" it too. "Oh look at me, my life's awesome and I'm an interesting person because I was in another country for 2 weeks". Then they come home to their dead end job and life routine. Young people are traveling because it's what they think they should do now.

[@tylerwagner1978]

Im 26 and i still dont have a clue.

[@xMAJINKHANx]

The part when he said after you get out of high school, take a year off, was so very true. Jumping into college without without any direction is a waste of time and money unless you truly know what your plan is.

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

Boy, this spoke directly to me. At 64 burned out with my J.O.B. bought a new motorcycle & tent and went down the road less traveled for ten weeks. I became addicted to the freedom. Got rid of EVERYTHING except what fits in my saddlebags. Some days I don't know where I'm going until I check the weather. I've found by not always trying to find a destination I can concentrate on finding who I really am. I'm becoming richer by the day with all the interesting characters I'm meeting along the way. Thank you for posting this just for me.

[@kubotwostringz7040]

Really beautiful, wise and inspiring what Brian says.. thank you for posting this speech.

[@7justin34]

I’m definitely a man of isolation and peace, it seems I’m at home when I have freedom to do as I please. Working a standard job for the rest of my life just ain’t for me, I need to be active/or isolated but doing something I love or can appreciate that is for the betterment of all, I’m 24 and I still don’t know what I want to do but I’m working to stay afloat and enjoying the journey. I hope one day to find the key to my destiny.. I hope my dreams can save me..

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

Just some advice from one stranger to another - don't fall into the trap of thinking that working a boring job means you can't do something for the betterment of all with the rest of your time. A lot of us just use the boring job to pay for our 'purpose' or passion - the job doesn't have to *be* the purpose. A lot of the time, the best things that you can bring to the world won't make you any money anyway, and so it has to work this way around. All the best.

[@cristhianmora5962]

This video came at a perfect time for me thanks

[@mockiii]

I joined the air force at 19, lived in germany for 2 years and then guam for a year and a half. Best time i ever had. Now i am 54 and i will be going to south american for a while. Love it (from denver co)

[@ManzanoTechnologies]

What country?

[@thailandsoul1196]

Couldn’t agree more...started traveling in earnest at middle age and it changed me for the better as well and now I’m an expat. Traveling rocks - especially if you are lost already anyway.

[@jadedchick.4352]

This almost brought tears to my eyes. I will definitely give this wisdom to my 17 year old. He’s so, very, concerned about his career, I say, some people change their minds, mid way through college, it’s fine. The idea to travel, may be his ticket. Many thanks for sharing.

[@AlexanderJohnLee]

just began a journey 5200 miles away from home after graduating from high school. a little nervous but this video gives me more confidence!

[@seriouskaraoke879]

Best thing you could have done. I'll bet that now, nine months after you wrote that comment, you find it amusing.

[@blainecarvalho8368]

Words of genius! I travelled around the U.S. for close to 10 years, following oil work, when I turned 21. I still use the skills I taught myself then, but Ive known exactly what I wanted to do since I was 8 years old and completed my first engine reassembly 😁

[@hunterhealer8022]

Taking a gap year is frowned upon.. if you're asian..

[@gwapoo]

i feel you man. more asian families are square minded than those in the west

[@leonlawson2196]

Who cares what others think

[@markgreen6229]

This video is clearly aimed at rich Westerners who don't need to contribute as much as everyone else.

[@loganclark1738]

@@markgreen6229 that's simply not true, he never once directed this experience towards people with money. Anyone can have this experience

[@allgunsblazed9106]

@@markgreen6229 disagree, most people work hard everywhere.

[@georgyb.6866]

Great advise but unfortunately doesn’t apply to everyone especially in developing countries and those who have other obligations such as caring for relatives… wish we all could do the similar thing to it tho.

[@steventhomas9559]

For those of us in the Western world we are so lucky to be able to do this. Im 27 now have travelled a fair bit of the world. But I am so lucky and fortunate to live in a place where I can get enough money to be able to come and go as I please. Good point you made tho. Forever grateful

[@channelforpositivitylunder9385]

*TAKE A GAP YEAR* after HS/College and Really take that time to think about your career... Whether you're travelling or not during that time.. That's the best thing I've ever done and wish upon others too

[@matijakukec4731]

I just enrolled into college, why haven't I seen this earlier 😏😒

[@keykeykeykey123]

Channel for Positivity l Understanding l Justice im in year 11 now and was considering it but isnt a year too long?

[@Zach-xm5wc]

Matija Kukec go to school part time, work part time, and explore the world. You need to see how the world works outside of a classroom. College will open your mind but the world will do a much better job at it!

[@matijakukec4731]

Zach thanks for the tip, I found a good video on YT: "TedX talks Tomislav Perko" that is talking about travelling. I reccomend I might just do that

[@matijakukec4731]

kenyen yes a year is a long time. away from family, home, friends... its quite painful

[@holycrapitsjake_]

This 100%. There's something about venturing beyond your community bubble and safety net that expands your perspective on things. When I left CA for the midwest, I remember feeling super excited to start a new adventure on my own. That excitement turned into realization that I was on my own to figure stuff out, into frustration over my stumbles, into culture shock and a feeling of smallness in the universe, into confusion about what I was doing with my life, into homesickness and self doubt...and then into a realization of what really matters to me when the old peer pressures or family expectations are removed from the equation, into a habit of catching my mistakes and creating plans for myself, and into a reaffirmation of who I was and who I strived to be. Sometimes you gotta get lost to be able to find yourself. Couldn't agree more.

[@CelineSchaefer]

Good advice. I agree and I tell that to my friends, too. To travel and experience and figure out what you want in life. It’s hard to know right after high school - find out what you LOVE to do and do that. I’m traveling through central and South America and have been traveling for 4 months now.

[@Sugarsheila.]

I did it at 18 and again at 48.... Incredible journey both times.

[@kokopelli314]

No matter where you go... ...there you are ;-p

[@matthewbailey8588]

Ken Bell true! :)

[@danielpooser]

Ken Bell my mantra

[@johnmiller7220]

Yeah we've all seen that show.

[@liljohn3152]

I grew up watching this guy, awesome to see he seems like a good, caring person. Awesome message he shared too. Thanks for sharing this :)

[@jvsb20]

Great Video! I'm finishing high school in Brazil and now i'm decided to make a travelling by bike in my country, discover my culture and my people.

[@xandercorp6175]

Much respect and thanks to Mr. Cranston for sharing this with us, but I disagree on the specifics while arguably agreeing with the spirit of his talk. Childhood is the time to be free. There is risk and there is a lot to learn in a short time, but I believe that 16 should not be the first time a child has been unattended or in a position to get lost. I read many testimonials in the comments about "I'm a teenager, my life is overwhelming and I really just want to sort myself out" and such. Much love and respect to these people also. Don't raise your child to be stunned the first time they are out in the wild. Expose children as young as you can to controlled, productive risks. Once you've given then the tools and the basic experience, let them alone so they can grow something of themselves and face themselves when no one is watching. Teenage years are a time of incredible turmoil in the life of many, and loading that with more by pushing back development until reality comes crashing down on them is not doing them any favours. Raise your children so that they are not just completely capable of leaving home and supporting themselves, but so that they've figured it out long ago and gotten over the initial sting of impatience to do so. Get them in touch with deeper values (theirs, not yours) that will serve as a foundation to them once they are floating out alone in the sea of us. Let them rebel young, when their whole world is smaller and rebellions and hurt feelings are easy to manage and evolve without comparatively long-lasting collateral damage.

[@Amy3422]

xandercorp I'm sorry I can only like this comment once!

[@marcelopepinho]

Great comment ..

[@cooperlane7147]

Was just planning a trip I want to do in 2 years, after high school (I'm 16) and I clicked on this. Coincidence? Yeah, but a good one!

[@NeedANameWithoutNumbers]

I would say as just a minimum you NEED to leave your hometown or most lived in area. You could go like a state over or even a few cities (that you hopefully haven't been to prior). I agree with this so damn much. It's weird I kinda did that on accident though.

[@vanimaduray5473]

You're absolutely right! The biggest regret of my late teens/twenties is that I didn't travel. I live in a developing country but back then our economy/exchange rates weren't as bad as they are now. BUT in my 30s now I did move from my home town across the country two years ago and... it is a different lifestyle, culture, world... Even a different language! I absolutely love it. Not everyone's experience will be the same but I truly encourage people to at least try, as soon as they can, to make even the smallest moves happen. It changes your perspective. And if you want to go back home you'll have the kind of maturity that you might never have gained had you never left. Good luck to everyone out there still figuring out what you want to do 🍀🤞🏽

[@bluewaters3100]

paying attention to your surroundings is really so important. Sounds easy but so many people walk around busy thinking about things/problems or looking at phones and miss what is in front of them. Information comes to you when you are grounded in your body.

[@zacky1215]

Wife: Do you know where you are driving? Walt: I was in a fugue state

[@ZigUncut]

Culturally we should all be encouraged to travel. Seeing other places and experiencing other people is an amazing thing. And the journey itself is something else.

[@tiredman4540]

I heard a speech on the radio, and I can't remember who said it, but in short it was something like; if you don't (yet) have a career, a spouse, children or family reasons to stay at home, then you are ready to take a walk. I did it, and am so glad I did when I had the chance. I remember sitting on the roof of a bus, going across a plain, towards the looming middle Himalayas, and in Kerala, I had a group of wonderful new friends who I hadn't known two months before. Many frustrations too, but you never know what you can do until you have done it. If you can do it, because the chance will probably not come again.

[@TurgayUniverse]

Thanks for this great video

[@neuroplasticity]

One of the best insights from a wise man. Wish this came out when I was much younger. Love Cranston even more now.

[@themoonisaspacestation]

This is so true. You have to unshackle yourself. Some people don't need that because they always were outside those norms.

[@dmoon7348]

A must watch for parents Thank you for sharing ❤👍

[@nickwilhelm6990]

Starting that same trip 24 years later than you did. True wisdom. Thanks Brian. 🙌

[@AmyNaylorMusic]

I'm 21, have just left uni and am entering my first year in teaching. Though I'm so lucky to be in the position I'm in, pretending I know what I'm doing, and being responsible for so many kids' happiness, wellbeing and success is so much pressure. I don'y even know me yet! I agree, give kids some breathing room.

[@psteeg3551]

ask your students for advice! you're starting out as a teacher, they'll understand you're young and enthusiastic but also flexible so you can adapt to their needs & wishes

[@seriouskaraoke879]

That is way too young to be living like a forty year old. If I were you, I'd quit my staid teaching job and move to Vietnam and teach English. Look it up. Ton of videos of young people doing exactly that. Vietnam is hip and modern and cool as shit. How does that sound relative to what you're currently doing? You have your whole life to be grown up and pinned down. Don't piss away your youth. Savor it.

[@alexmora2342]

Very motivational really hits u hard

[@mitchellchapman3364]

This is an incredible video, amazing advice. Nothing beats going to a nearby forest and just.. just going there. Just being. Just going through it. It’s great!

[@tomm8025]

When I saw the title, I was immediately answering "Travel". I think Bryan nailed it! Great advice.

[@xrlabs]

Unfortunately, you don't have that freedom when you're poor. Take a year off, or two. No es posible, señore. I was free, really free, only for one day in my life. It was a really special feeling, It's different from just not having a current occupation. Real freedom is a palpable feeling.

[@MrRobot-gm9cv]

I agree. It depends on one’s lifestyle and environment.

[@idontknow-lc8bz]

Look up vagrant holiday it's not that difficult to travel with no money it's ur mindset

[@eterno2457]

Traveling can be extremely cheap. The likelihood of you being in the .0001% that truly can’t travel is very small

[@jayanderson5864]

@@idontknow-lc8bz I guess so. But to the inexperienced, its negatives can outweigh its benefits. It’s best to research and plan thoroughly before attempting something like that. Though, my opinion probably doesn’t mean much since I haven’t traveled locally or overseas a lot.

[@lr7815]

This guy said he started with 150$

[@Stargate808]

"They're not fully baked yet. How do they know?" well, this is the man who would likely know a thing or two about that ...

[@mvnorsel6354]

I was glad he mentioned travel, turned 60 looking back my travels are my best memories, favourite 3 countries, Norway, Greenland and Pakistan. No regrets at all. Very fortunate. Do keep a diary.Priceless.

[@BarefootViking]

What an amazing and needed message. Thank you. This is what i used to do on a motorcycle, intentionally get lost to find yourself