Does this count as therapy or procrastination?

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

This should be a monthly “series” on the channel. I dig this

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Shit man. I live this.

[@mkwilton]

Agreed!

[@kgbizy]

Agree 🤙🏽

[@bbbernardooo]

Concur

[@snip3r416]

I think as long he can put hacks in workplace why not or just small projects he’s needs to do or want to.

[@seanleggett3408]

I’ve watched all of Van’s video from the first day he posted. This particular episode is in my TOP 5 Van’s KZbin Videos. Pure genius.

[@neilk22]

It’s difficult to choose a top-5 Van Neistat video, they are all equally edited and storyboarded, I’d watch them all again

[@JoshBate]

I have to agree. Top 5.

[@dhedrick8043]

Yes yes yes. This is what I want. I mean don’t get me wrong I love the more “podcasty” episodes or sneak peaks into your day to day, but I think you nailed an effective formula in your first ever episode and this is a return to it. (1) problem. (2) design and build solution (3) reveal and explain solution. It’s so satisfying. Keep it up!!!

[@valjoy1507]

+

[@oswack]

The clip that stood out to me was the coffin you made for your son. That's the most heartfelt and special gift any four-year old could ever ask for! He will never forget it.

[@n8works]

The best part of this is that some of the only words spoken are "close the door". Nice tip of the hat to the thing that keeps most of us old scrapers working - fatherhood. Cheers Van. Die trying amigo. 🍻

[@synapticburn]

As a professional handyman / tinkerer, I have to give props to that sping/bearing combo on the door closer. Nice work.

[@sup1e]

That was pretty clever.

[@paulalancaster1]

It's like watching a magician, to me anyway. I'm amazed by Van's talent of seeing a need, visualizing a solution, then fabricating it from common parts. He makes it look so easy. I have close to zero talent with practical stuff like this. I can make a hash out of screwing a lid back on a jar. Which adds to the mesmerizing quality of watching Van at work. Just pure magic.

[@jonathanfelso]

Wow dude, this video came out of nowhere for me. I don’t know who you are at the time of writing this, but you’d better be damn sure I’m gonna dig as deep as possible until I’m certain I know everything I can about you, until I’m satisfied or too tired to continue, and resign myself to the sad truth that the expertise, craftsmanship, and sheer genius that has produced this level of content is something that only comes from a lifetime of experience, and is something I’ll never be able to replicate. I’m only 1:30 in and you’ve probably sent me into a yearlong bout of depression. THAT’S how good this first 90 seconds is, and I thank you for your efforts, from the bottom of my shallow heart. ❤

[@neilgooge]

watching tis is theraputic procrastination... the best kind of procrastination. and for me this whole channel is the best kind of therapy...

[@bryancsimmons]

Watching Van dig a grave for 4 year old bday present is not something I would have expected.....but at the same time it makes complete sense.

[@filmsfluent5848]

Leave it to Van to bless your day with an upload

[@JinsterBeady]

Best video you’ve made yet. I was transfixed. Not only are the things you create incredible, the angles with which you capture yourself creating them are flawless and non intrusive. Incredible.

[@itsjoshsun]

As a proud member of the pre-1000 patreons-club I wanna see more of this!!

[@andywalkswithme9550]

Watching you mod, make, and fix things is my favorite thing about your Channel. Great vid

[@katarinamarinkovic8661]

These videos really are something else Van. Thank you for sharing.

[@adamshallenberg3286]

I really like that door spring return with bearing. You always have such creative solutions. I had my first flying lesson to start process to get a pilot license last week. Definitely wore my Spirited Man hat but didn’t seem right to wear my Spirited Man “Die Trying” shirt. 😀

[@michaeldiaz5641]

One of my favorites right here man - pure gold

[@BrickcoProductions]

This is my favorite type of van content

[@thomaskalajian3278]

This video makes me feel pure joy.

[@dotunderscore]

The speak’n’spell spell got the waterworks going up here… I found it quite therapeutic, while I procrastinate. Thank you :)

[@maureenshaw737]

You set the bar high on the Dadding, lovely to see 🌻

[@mrnoname240]

Watching this is therapy for me.

[@im_Polyhedrons]

unlike elsa, your soldering job came out looking good!

[@fastman119]

I love this video. Really switches up the pace. Super fresh.

[@tomasr64]

Nice set of projects. I too suffer from burnout and there are a thousand projects to do where I live. Who cares about procrastanation? This is therapy.

[@DrPekulier]

It is cleansing to watch you create things

[@WhenWillILearn]

I really didn't want this video to end

[@standardprotractor]

Love the best spraypainted Braun logo

[@4runnertowchain]

I call these kinds of activities “fauxductivity”. You are getting things done, but the effort rarely moves the ball forward

[@shinji391]

What kind of ball are you trying to move? Where would you like to go?

[@shahrukhzaid7952]

This man is a genius !!!! He is such an inspiration !!!

[@000haker]

Bone Reds, man that brought back some nostalgia seeing those.

[@automicapaul]

I used to design and sell the 3M VHB tape ... it would vastly improve its performance if you either rollered it before removing the liner or at least ran the back of a knife over it with pressure .... loving these !!!

[@attwoodgabriel]

Panavision sticker on the GoPro! Classic

[@elizabethemberley8112]

I love this style video. Could watch these all day. Thanks man keep up the good work.

[@charlestorok2631]

In this video I learned that the cap of a drafting pencil has a sharpener in it. Thanks, Van.

[@alkirehomevideos]

Not sure how I missed this one originally but it may be my favorite video on the internet

[@burgesssam]

This is *so* satisfying. One of your best.

[@MattAngiono]

I resonate with this completely! I'm constantly fixing our building things like this to make life more efficient! Love the style! It inspires me to only try more of these kinds of projects....

[@alanc6752]

LOL on that coffin at the end. I would have loved to seen how that went down on the day.

[@snoopy8870]

why spirited man loves Braun so much?

[@tentwarmer9805]

And he doesn't even shave...

[@michaelwimmer2471]

He did mention in some previous video the Braun design team leader Dieter Rams, whose work in the 80s and 90s (not today‘s Braun products, those are just labelled) heavily influenced modern product design and e.g. Apple’s design language. There is even a feature film about the persona called „Rams“ by Gary Hustwit, I can only recommend it!

[@motorcyclediaries9131]

That last shot when spirited man was digging.. 🙌🙌..

[@tylerwimmer4287]

Less of a story line, but I looove it. Thanks van. I aspire to be like you.

[@sam_althaus]

i believe procrastination is therapeutic if we allow ourselves see it that way. the shots in this were incredible. your artistic voice was present even without any narration. great video, van.

[@Mjolbaggar]

This is amazing. I am so glad i found this channel.

[@aktoriukstis]

I could watch these all day! Thanks, Van! Hope you feel better.

[@rudyreimer302]

Totally productive therapy! I wish I had the skilled of Van Neistat.

[@motoringnation]

Does this count as therapy or procrastination? The same question I ask myself as I watch your videos. Love this episode!

[@itamarbarak1358]

A video on the Land Cruiser would be amazing.

[@tayn24]

Van, this may not help alleviate your stress or burnout feelings, but I think I speak for many of your fans when I say that this is the type of content we love seeing from you. I love seeing your creativity and mechanical skills at work. Keep it up!

[@flowerpowerj485]

So insane how thrilled I am to watch 6 minutes of you do what you love most

[@jrisner6535]

More of this please!

[@TheMasterMackey]

You just might be one of the most talented people this planet has to offer. Simply perfect

[@UNIVERSEITI]

Therapy, please do this as a series

[@zazito34]

Unintentional ASMR? My favourite one.

[@gaterbusket]

I like you use of the skateboard bearings.

[@girtisholland]

Top five! One of my favorites!

[@thebigbananas5346]

The spirited man in me looks forward to these videos.

[@ChrisWilhelmaddafewcharacters]

That was extremely soothing.

[@lazlolazar]

God. This silently work asmr content is the perfect fit for this channel. I'm so surprised and also happy that Van have found this niche/type. It will reach the non english speakers, and it's really satisfying to watch. Great combo for growth and maybe a little easier and more revitalizing for the slowly burning out content machine Van to create. Win-win👌🔥

[@Unistarguy]

That’s a kick ass birthday gift

[@whyespeee]

Lovely collection of shots, I really enjoyed this.

[@perrytomczyk]

Another Awesome video, please make more like this.

[@RogueLandy]

Please make this a series. Even two minute videos this is amazing

[@sergio1260]

This is ridiculously satisfying to watch))

[@eu_lucasfer]

Watching this gaves me relief. Can you believe it?

[@mondaztv]

This is so much fun to watch! I wonder if I'm your neighbor, I'm always offering you a helping hand. :)

[@bfoote9909]

Learnt a new word: ma·ca·bre disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. "a macabre series of murders"

[@Escrapolate]

You as a "maker" is pure gold, and the videos would be less of a heavy lift for you (less burnout/more fun/ more time etc etc)....not an easy way out by any means, more so showing off what everyone really enjoys seeing and what you clearly enjoy doing. Best of luck

[@pat_makes_stuff]

so good, thanks for this!

[@Gil_Gilbert]

The best videos are nat sound without a word spoken.

[@jappa8255]

Please make this a Weekly series

[@LPWWE06]

I think its a little bit of both, because our mind gets distracted if we dont imply the solution we imagined or calculated for our future self. its therapy because we dont make ourselves to do this stuff, it almost comes naturally eventhough its super difficult and we know how much work it requires..

[@creator_yo]

Wow...! You are 天才(a genius) I hope one day you do a Skillshare course with this stuff.

[@kentvandervelden]

Procrastination as Therapy. Accumulated yet-to-do small tasks are burdens. Eventually, to have capacity for the next big thing, all the small tasks have to be cleared out.

[@danehamilton2578]

Oh shit I think you just hit ASMR KZbin gold. These totally work

[@ice_cole]

If Wes Anderson and the Eames Polaroid SX-70 video had a baby

[@Scott-qr5so]

I love these vids were you are crafting something with the sounds of the craft

[@fredr.]

"Birthday Present for a Macabre 4-Year Old" Should had been a video by itself, 1 million views for sure! :D

[@Oz1111]

Fantastic

[@DavidJGreenwood]

I could watch an hour of this and still come back for more.

[@shubhambajpayee7280]

I enjoyed it thoroughly❤️

[@gokuldinesh7820]

Amazing!

[@_Pooter_]

Very Interesting!!! ✍🧐

[@sebastianford8894]

The hounds lay beneath my feet tonight. They keep me to account. The plywood still haunts me, yet the howls of your poets touch, brings me back to this earth. These videos seem so real, more than any I’ve seen. I thank you for that.

[@TH-ib7zz]

Van this was such a great/well put together video! No talking just getting it DONE… We definitely need MORE if this!!! Well done brother, keep up the good work!! 👍

[@andrewhall3715]

You amaze me in every video.

[@stirfryjedi]

Van I'm going to get my 3yo nephew a "Mack Book" for Christmas (a book about Mack trucks).

[@elmikatv]

Every time I watch these videos by van I feel like my soul has been fed

[@AtomicPixel]

This was

[@katielowen]

THE COFFIN WHAT😂😂

[@Takowa13]

Respect for Using the best Skate bearings the good lord has to offer

[@michaelchyles]

I could watch this all day

[@jasonmiller.mp4]

I really love this format of video for you van! That surge protector leveling trick just changed my life. JM

[@tomtheplace7066]

You would build the world's coolest camper van

[@austinkopp9811]

I surmise if it results in a video like this, it's not procrastination. Stay golden, Van.

[@stanwitkowski5759]

Door return. Bravo sir

[@LeaveCurious]

Theraphy. I see no procrastination. Make this a series.

[@slavkodesik855]

ASMR joy! I forgot where I was for a moment.

[@albinrodriguez6217]

Thank you are this

[@colbyjoe2]

Genius!