Integrity - The Mark of a Real Man

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

This channel is an island of sanity in an otherwise insane World.

[@davecrupel2817]

Indeed. I stay here quite often.

[@countrycraftsman5110]

You nailed it. Well said.

[@vegetasayianmcanon6199]

Makes me wannt to move to Norway and reclaim my heritage. They seem to have better and free wilderness laws

[@antlerman7644]

He's a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to technology, but other than that I agree with most of what he says.

[@russell2975]

I don't agree completely. Good men still exist. We are out there. There is just so much confusion and noise in modern society. It's important to hold the line.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

Integrity is doing the right things even if nobody sees them, or cares.

[@bruderk4257]

Or everybody is putting pressure on you.

[@melaniemackenzie8084]

Exactly...

[@alantracy6757]

CHIPMUNK RAPIDS MADMAN Most will hate you and try to destroy you

[@martialme84]

well said, OP.

[@MiddleOutdoorsman]

Integrity, is admitting you made a mistake, even though it would get you into trouble; but you own up to it anyway and accept the consequences of your mistake when you could have said nothing.

[@1970sRacing]

As my father would say to me as a kid, "your integrity is never for sale"

[@outdooradventureHungary]

your Father is a wise man

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

...heh. Very true. I find it sadly funny when people where I live--in Asia--are surprised when I give money back if they incorrectly calculated my change. But to me, my integrity cannot be bought for a few dollars, you know? If I know I am getting the wrong change and take it, that's like theft to me. And I'm not for sale. Cheers! Thanks for sharing that gem of wisdom.

[@RodCornholio]

Now I know your dad was never a politician. That's a compliment.

[@rogerferris3720]

If you sell your integrity , you sell your soul.

[@chuckdavis7740]

I was taught that my integrity or honor was the one thing that could never be TAKEN from me, that I had to GIVE it away

[@Lionlovesunity]

The first winter I’m financially free I’m moving to the mountains. I’m done with modern day society. Done.

[@ishenicole9987]

Beautiful I admire you I really hope everything works out for you.. Nothing about this modern world is attractive.. life in this moden world is ugly.. Nations are disintegrating at an alarming speed, morally socially economically environmentally spirituality.. We are heading for something this generation has never seen before.. The worst hasn't happened yet.. But its coming..

[@davidlink8454]

@@DJSbros are you also saying you wobt die in modern society? Weird.

[@DJSbros]

@@davidlink8454 No...

[@DJSbros]

@Frank Castle Never heard that one before, you're so wise..

[@andrerollin645]

Wise decision my friend !

[@Exiledk]

My father's advice: "Just be honest, fair and reasonable." I have tried to live by that. It was solid advice from a real man and it has served me well.

[@RodCornholio]

Damn, that rings good.

[@ringo688]

@@RodCornholio 6 words that will make the world a paradise.

[@RodCornholio]

After the world goes into an economic, societal, and psychological shock upon realizing all the dishonesty, cheating, and lack of reason used by people to make it go around...yes, you are correct.

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

I don't think it's forgotten: I think it's been buried deliberately, to be honest. But it's something I strive for every day. Even knowing I'm going to be imperfect, just struggling for it makes me a better person. Not everybody does. I'm very glad you do. Tack så mycket, Bjorn-Andreas. Jag lärde mig mycket av dig. --from a half-Northman who misses both his homelands.

[@corpsemachine6949]

One day you will go back my friend.I wish you happy days

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

@@corpsemachine6949 Thank you! I manage to get back to both the USA and Sweden about every 18 months or so, but even so--not enough. There's no nature near me...and that which is left is hot, humid, rainy, jungle--only the mosquitoes feel familiar, and nothing feels comfortable. It's beautiful, but it just doesn't nourish my soul. Besides family, the natural splendor of both countries is what I miss most, and most often. Other than that, though, life is good! I'm proud of my career, and I do well financially in it. And hey, if you've never been to either Scandinavia (Sweden or Norway more, but Denmark does have some natural beauty...it's just not as magnificent...) or the American West, go see those places! Seeing Lappland, my ancestors' homeland, when I was a kid...it changed my life. Seriously, it's *that* beautiful. Have a great day!

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@@MrBrachiatingApe I'd also like to suggest you visit northern Minnesota? Not the south, not the metro area! -- but the far north. There's a reason why so many Scandinavians moved there in the previous centuries; and if I could afford the land, I'd love to live in a little, isolated cabin up there. There are some wonderful wilderness areas that are very evocative of Scandinavia, where one can camp out and be at such peace. The lakes have plenty of fish, there are lots of apples and berries, you can live directly off the land. It's a beautiful place!

[@okimitchell1043]

True true true!

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

@@zxyatiywariii8 The Land of 10,000 lakes. I honestly don't understand how I just...feel most comfortable in that kind of place and climate. I don't believe in genetic memory, but...as much as I loved growing up in the USA, it was always the isolated, cold, wet, northern places that drew me and gave me a feeling of peace. So of course now I live in a crowded, hot, wet, southern place. :) Ah well. That's why God invented camping trips, right? I'd love to take my next one in Minnesota, but I need to visit my grandparents in Sweden every chance I get, given their age.

[@joshuasander447]

I've been struggling with this very thing in my mind here in the U.S. Our current state of affairs in this country have only shown just how little Integrity is in politics. I am deeply saddened by this . I served this country with honor and integrity as a soldier and as a police officer, why is it so hard for our leaders to do the same? They swore an oath that they are not going to uphold, but yet their soldiers have! Just disgusted. Thank you Bjorn for being a great man to listen to! This gives me hope!

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

You need to come to carter County Kentucky. Where few men have integrity.

[@melisherwood5300]

I relate as a Canadian living under the regime of Justin Trudeau. Btw, he said that the country he most admires is China.

[@jaewok5G]

"Integrity is doing what's right even when no-one is watching."

[@interianesq]

jim ewok hooah

[@thegael5758]

The lack of integrity is a black hole of modern living, every man for himself and take as much as I can , A sad reflection of humanity.

[@lachlanbell8390]

A sad consequence of the death of God, as Nietzsche put it. Christian morality and values used to be the bedrock of Western civilisation, but that's no longer the case. Even though Christianity hasn't been ubiquitous for a long time, the values were still embedded in the social framework. It took a few generations for us to reach this point, with these moral standards gradually diluting more and more as time progressed without these values being taught to children. Every human culture ever has had a religion to unify the people, to make them part of the same "in group" so as to avoid the conflict that happens between groups. Sadly, the rise of atheistic individualism has created a culture where people value themselves above all others, and doing wrong by others isn't seen as wrong like it once was. It may be possible to have a culture that rejects religion and remains stable long-term, but we've never seen one and there's no evidence ours will be the first.

[@wardeni4806]

That's western consumerist culture for you. Everyone is taught since childhood to not rely on others and to consume and consume and consume. Everything is a competition and everyone is your enemy. "You need this product to show off to your neighbours" etc. Personally I was lucky enough to grow up in rural Finland, where the old culture still persists; people bake more than they need and give the rest to their neighbours, people who hunt give away the excess meat to coworkers, neighbours or family members and people help each other out with tough jobs. That's what society was like before money came along; people traded favours and worked together.

[@Goldenhawk583]

@@lachlanbell8390 you dont need a religion to unify people.. you only need something common, like freedom for instance. Religion has been an excuse for war so often its not even funny, why? Because people love being right, and love to "defend the only ,true faith". Spirituality is personal.. should not be from a book written by someone else, where is the integrity in that? Christians do not have superior morals, nor are they the only ones with morals. I dont need a bible to tell me not to steal or kill or lie.. it seems pretty clear to me that those are bad things if done for greed and personal gain. Killing in defense is fine..

[@thegael5758]

As a follow up from my original comment ,I believe the human psyche in some people does not hold integrity as a moral compass in conduct or speech.Past life lessons have been diluted by the modern lifestyle,teach your children well that's the future.A common mindset of consideration, respect and doing the right thing would be a start but we know that ain't going to happen.

[@MNkno]

@@wardeni4806 I would be happier if you said "that's consumerist culture for you", it isn't just western...

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

Integrity. It's one of the most important qualities. No one has any sense of "honor" anymore.

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

"no one has any sense of honor anymore" is not an accurate statement. "Few" is more correct. There are many that still have honor but they are also humble. You have to look for the humble people and you will find honor.

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

@@hasenpfeffer2975 Well yeah, what I mean mostly is "honor" isn't even a thing known by many today, not taught, not understood. The entire concept I mean. Kids are being raised by their shitty parents and schools to do opposite of what would instill or create honor. A generation of weak minded wimps are the result.

[@yamchathewolf7714]

Yeah, because most people aren't even in touch with their true self, they don't have consciousness beyond their lower instinctual survival based level of consciousness, thus the most important thing for most is just to keep their lower ego satisfied with bodily pleasures. Honor and integrity is the complete commitment to living based on your deepest inner values no matter what happens. Even if no one is around to hear it, you'd still sing the song of your life to the end. That's honor and integrity and it requires strong sense of higher self and consciousness.

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

@@yamchathewolf7714 True, those people don't know themselves, that has to be the first step. I don't think they ever will, they will live their entire pointless lives focused on materialism and bullshit.

[@Colddirector]

Depends on who you ask, the past isn't necessarily the bastion of honour you seem to think it is. People in places in time have exuded honour, communities have exuded honour, but honour was never a constant in the past.

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

People who automatically think anyone they talk to has no integrity--who think you will lie, cheat, steal, hurt others, run from danger, throw the innocent in front of you to stay alive, fight to stay weak, take drugs to stay asleep--usually have no integrity themselves. That said, we're all imperfect. I've made many mistakes, and I doubtless will make more even though I try not to. But I admit my mistakes, take responsibility for my mistakes, fix my mistakes if I can, and learn from them regardless.

[@gaylemesser136]

Very well said sir. Vaughn

[@riderfromthewest]

And that is the mark of a true man!

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

@@gaylemesser136 Thank you very much! I like to write, and my career involves both that and some degree of public speaking. I've always liked the idea that men should seek to be eloquent Stoics. Almost a contradiction...but it's just another skill we ought to possess, as it's another tool to use whenever it's called for.

[@HolyPineCone]

I used to be quite naive and optimistic about people. But then life happened. Fast forward 10-15 years and I have become a bitter and resentful old man. Im not even 30, but still old. After betrayals, awful life partners, very nasty colleagues, immoral bosses and cpndescending customers I turned out like this. I remember one time when an old lady hit me at work without warning. My colleague yelled at me even though I had done nothing. Our boss was om my Side but did nothing about it. I believe people are only nice to you as long as they have something to gain.

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

@@HolyPineCone It's unfortunate, to be sure. You at least tried to see the best in people, and I don't think you can be faulted for it myself. But as a general rule, people kind of suck sadly. It's a harsh lesson, though there are exceptions to the rule. Embitterment aside (if that's actually a word.... think it is anyway), you at least know now to make sure someone is trustworthy before trusting them. Keep you head up, and be well dude.

[@itsobvious5835]

I’m 52 years old and only now realizing that having things like integrity (and other values) are so important to a persons happiness and wellbeing.

[@richardwitherow5289]

I'm 52 as well and am really finding my true priorities with things. Health and wellness ensues!

[@hotrodray6802]

It's been a tough and costly life, but a good life, walking with integrity. 👍

[@terjesvensen8393]

I am 53 and realizing my issues as too little faith in my dreams.

[@bY7zx]

Honor and integrity seem to be forgotten words in today’s world.

[@Tubeite]

Most definitely.

[@Sol-ui2if]

No doubt. Righteousness is a word that have been almost extinct while hypocrisy rules and has been accepted as normal.

[@billh.1940]

Pity. Even boys can know this. Boy scouts. It gets lost with adults. Hold on to your honor. Walk in integrity. Things will work out fine.

[@vikingbraid7515]

My son is only 5 years old, but he is already learning wisdom like this as fast as I can teach it to him. He is my little “solid wood”

[@terjesvensen8393]

Great Awesome!

[@SafetyProMalta]

The lowest standard you maintain is the highest you can expect from your teams or subordinates.

[@peter.24.7]

Which is why so many businesses fail. Thank you for the thought. Going in the War Chest.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I like that idea Stephen... 🙂

[@harmhoeks5996]

What do to when subordinates undermine your boundaries?

[@rogerferris3720]

Lead by example. is another form.

[@Sol-ui2if]

Integrity is doing what is right even when nobody is watching. I realised that I can come up as intense. That's because I am. You see, if you move in righteousness, anyone who tries to violate you will get their ass whooped by spirit. Stay blessed! Love, That Dragon

[@3101010]

Related story to this topic: often I take off in my motor-home for a weekend, I went to a roadside campground about 2 hours out of town. The place is right on the ocean and has very little services so it doesn't have a full time attendant. One weekend after arriving and setting up camp I was walking my money to the pay box that's set up at the entrance. It costs $17.00 per night and its what they call the HONOR system. while talking to the couple in the RV across from me , they assured me they had not paid for 3 days and that no one comes around to check. I told them its the HONOR system and that I don't leave my HONOR in the city it goes with me everywhere. The women looked at her husband and I could see the look in his face, I walked away. Those are not the type of people I invest my time in.

[@The_Custos]

Urgh, it's a show-they-have-no-honour system.

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

@@The_Custos You are the kind of people I look for. Race ethnicity, male/female doesnt matter but integrity does. Although not having met I would call you a friend. Peace be with you.

[@Boogietized]

Well done! We always pay with those as well. It amazes me that they don't realize that the honor fees go towards the maintenance of those campgrounds.

[@lilolmecj]

Recently my husband and I took some yard waste to the dump. There was an attendant, but he mostly directs traffic. Everyone was going about tossing their limbs etc into the pit, sweeping up after themselves, handing over the broom to the next person. It was a thing of beauty, and I thought this is a great example of a cooperative society. What some people don’t comprehend is that if everyone does what they should, things go smoothly. We can even get by when a few slack off. But if more than about 30% don’t do their share things just start to fall apart.

[@RodCornholio]

I identify them as evil. They knew it was wrong AND were proud of it. It's one issue to do wrong and hide it, it's a new level of fuckedupness to do it and promote it.

[@unpopularopinion149]

“What you do when no one is watching is what makes the difference when everyone is watching” -my dad-

[@lordchampion2724]

It disgusts me to see people with no morals or integrity.

[@edojames3856]

gussstavo how

[@lordchampion2724]

@gussstavo lmaooo!

[@Goldenhawk583]

Do you vote?

[@lordchampion2724]

@@Goldenhawk583 how can you? Have you seen politicians

[@Goldenhawk583]

@@lordchampion2724 Yes, I have seen them, No I do not vote. I asked because a lot of people admit that politicians are crooks, yet they keep voting for them.. that is a double standard in my book :)

[@garybryant7274]

To me, there is no peace like a heavy snowfall in the woods on a day with little wind. Just the sound of the snow in the trees.

[@whoodunit1789]

I live in the desert of Phoenix Arizona, I find peace there just fine 😎 integrity in a person is very important!

[@dominostimes2119]

As à ski instructor I can relate to this :))

[@garybryant7274]

@@whoodunit1789 👍 I lived in southern Idaho for several years. The desert there is somewhat different than where you are, but you're right. The desert has a beauty and piece all it's own. I'm in MN now learning the definition of winter. 😎 I've been here 8 years or so. It's similar to Alaska below the arctic circle minus the rainforest. I'm a winter lover so I like it here. There's lots of Nordic folks here, too.

[@whoodunit1789]

@@garybryant7274 awesome, sounds like a great place to visit. My sister lives in Alaska, lol very different than Phoenix huh, I'm looking forward to visiting her soon, hope I can deal with the cold.. the heat is no problem, 115f summer, bike riding time for me. Any suggestions? 🤣

[@garybryant7274]

@@whoodunit1789 layer up. Alaska is drop dead gorgeous in my opinion. It really depends on where you're going to be. In the eastern panhandle it's rainy with a season where it's even wetter. It's not too bad in the Anchorage area but Fairbanks and north it's pretty brutal. You'll do fine, just listen to your relatives. They know the drill. Have fun and be sure to pick your eyeballs up when they pop out from the serious beauty overload. It's beyond words.👍👍👍

[@shadowwolf9482]

To walk and spend time in the forest....is to find your inner strength/truth......real men don't need to prove themselves to others

[@mrlahey2530]

And yet a bunch of 'real men' are bragging about it in chat, albeit passive-aggressively.

[@shadowwolf9482]

nothing passive aggressive about truth.....guess your not solid wood

[@mrlahey2530]

@@shadowwolf9482 Thought you were alpha, yet you're fighting with a beta like me? Oh, you edited your post. That's a huge lack of integrity, there alpha male. Not only are you passive-aggressively peacocking your rigid masculinity (that real men don't do), but you also hide when called out.

[@shadowwolf9482]

@@mrlahey2530 beta logic...words dont mean anything, any alpha knows this,

[@mrlahey2530]

@@shadowwolf9482 Your words about real men not having to prove themselves definitely mean nothing with how you act, that's for sure.

[@davidknighton7478]

When I was young, a man's hand shake was more binding than any contract. Your name and reputation is something you would never compromise. Thank you for being a man of integrity and sharing your time.

[@The_Custos]

“Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing.” Robert E. Howard

[@reilly6688]

And if threats are the only thing keeping you from being a shitty person then you have no morals. As the saying goes, power doesn't corrupt it reveals your true character.

[@sandraminarovic1523]

INTEGRITY... Very Important, but Very hard to find in a person in today’s world.

[@survivalpreparedness3401]

I'm from Romania , but I love this guy ! I love you , man ! You are right ! The supreme divinity , bless you soul !

[@nikolatesla9384]

This so necessary for men to be aware of. Keep it up👏

[@RS-xq6je]

Can you make me an android charger that stands up too the test of time please

[@Irisphotojournal]

Your advice is more relevant today than ever, sadly many men today do not understand the power of integrity, Respect, and honesty.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I keep a low profile..... as a city dweller who moved into a rural community, they were naturally suspicious of me... and thats okay ... 🙄😂 But today ... 15 years later... I know that I am seen as a man of my word ... which I AM ... And for me... there is no greater accolade & I am humbled by their acceptance of me... 😔

[@natashacleland1629]

Or women.

[@bobnancymiller4931]

Self centered behavior is the norm today Integrity is rare I try and associate with those who have it, and find it a more common thing here in the country [ rural Canada ] We managed to build our house, dealing with crafts people and contractors , on a handshake Our family in the city thought we were crazy, recommending lawyers / contracts etc Unlike them , we have complete confidence in the integrity of our builders, and weren't disappointed Almost unheard of today !

[@michaelfay794]

U see a great deal of the lack of integrity in the city. To many people, good & bad depend on others. They blame others. Thank u for your words of experience in life.

[@SthembeloMajola]

A sip of tea of sanity. I dont only like the channel i also like the people who care about following and warching such videos and even comment to share your wonderful insights. Y'all are brilliant and spark hope in me. Life in the cities is shallow and fake.

[@margomaloney6016]

Thank you, Bjorn. Our world would be a better place if more people had integrity.

[@MrCochise71]

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.... Great video 👌

[@djmanley27]

The whole world should see your videos. Good job man! Thank you.

[@hadifaramarzi66]

Watching from Iran

[@vikingbraid7515]

Watching from Kentucky (USA)👍🏻

[@RodCornholio]

To have integrity, you must have something to stand for. When you figure that out - hopefully it's more right than wrong - and you stand your ground, especially when the only one around is yourself. Crimes against another hurts a person, crimes against yourself - hurts your soul.

[@richardwitherow5289]

Wonderful! I've never agreed with that saying "every man has his price". No, not all of us mate.

[@GAUROCH2]

...some men have their PRIDE...! Skall!!!

[@richardwitherow5289]

@@GAUROCH2 Skal From Australia!

[@GAUROCH2]

@@richardwitherow5289 Skall, mr Richard... May you be well, wishes of good health, wisdom, honour and goodness at heart for you and yours...

[@richardwitherow5289]

@@GAUROCH2 Thank you, my friend.

[@taithmacerca2953]

Wise words quietly spoken.

[@1594simonsays]

More videos on these concepts, you are in a real position to be a teacher to our men

[@Paul_-hg2xn]

Everybody has integrity if they make the effort

[@justins7711]

Thank you for this Bjorn. You have the most calming yet not at all pacifying presence of anyone I've ever encountered. Your words of encouragement are extremely helpful, and it is always a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you. Truly.

[@toml8142]

A much better person than me said: ‘a principal is only a principal when it cost you’

[@WoangLuh]

Principles may not PLEase everybody, but they always come first. I've taught in three high schools, and Principals were not my PALs.

[@cloudattack3279]

Manners make Men. A quote many fathers of my generation made. Thanks for taking a stand for manhood, Bjorn. Your videos have great appeal amongst many.

[@Claudio-vh3sp]

I grew up without a father or any male role models. My girlfriend is pregnant and I have been binge watching your videos and alot of videos of men I respect to help me with ideas on how to raise my child and lessons to teach. I wish I had someone like you around growing up

[@speakyourtruth6638]

I appreciate your candor and insight. It seems to me that there is an attack not only on masculinity but on the very ideals that make us human.

[@debleetwo]

Read the Bible-find out why.

[@Krushurpants]

ive met several norweigians, the leaders were always the most virtues ones, and so most respected. much love to the north

[@Zaloomination]

This is a truly QUALITY channel. Thank you for these talks. I feel like I'm out there with you.

[@ianmoone4331]

I'm glad you made this video. One observation I've made about younger adults, teens, and children is that they have not been taught about integrity and do not place any value on it.

[@lanehealystpierre8852]

"Tegridy." - Randy Marsh.

[@TrayanReo]

best farm ever :) nooope... randy is getting weird sometimes...

[@Yo-ww8ph]

Lolol, maybe South Park's way of illustrating what Bjorn was talking about here

[@GarretSterling]

I'm a day late, apparently lol

[@lanehealystpierre8852]

@Dean Human don't you want some goddamn tegridy.

[@rogerferris3720]

Tegridy? is that like Rispec?

[@CleverAndWilson]

I’ve spent the last 7 years completing a prison sentence, 2 years imprisoned and the other 5 years either running from law enforcement or living how they tell me to live and where they tell me to live. The prison system here won’t supervise me in wilderness areas. I only have two years left and I will be free again. I am also a wilderness man, so being forced to live in a city has been very rough. I have been watching your videos to cope with it all. Thanks for bring some comfort to my prison sentence bull. Can’t wait to return to Mount Hood (Oregon)

[@antlerman7644]

"morals when it suits them" That's a very good quote.

[@grezzer1427]

Sadly but true, when it benefits them and its like others has a sinister agenda

[@rythmicwarrior]

I don't remember where the quote is from, but "Be the same person in private as you are in public.", is how I remember it. Seems relevant to this talk. I've sown a great deal of chaos throughout my life trying to be "good"; a good son, good friend, good husband, good man. When you exist within a society that is collectively afflicted with a spiritual and mental disease, it's easy to be misguided. I've reoriented my life towards virtue and integrity and now, ironically, I'm more or less a criminal but I sleep better at night.

[@danamaennchen]

It's been a big deal for me to try and teach these ideas to my son. It has made for some interesting conversations. Thank you for talking about this. As a father I need to hear these thing from other men. It encourages me to push on.

[@n4tive]

Integrity and humbleness. Two virtues that are nearly lost.

[@grezzer1427]

Bro I couldn't agree more, it's so true, these are strong keys to sucess.

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Integrity is doing the right thing, when no one is watching. Great video brother.

[@Exarch4]

I'm going out in the woods today after work, trying to find a cave. This man is so inspiring and genuine, he's not old, but already full of wisdom.

[@southernnordic7027]

Wow I truly love the way you filmed the beginning of this video! Very wise words, as always Bjorn!

[@miguelconti2304]

You are a real role model, thank you

[@maryanndeweerd2570]

Thankyou, the world needs more people like you 🇨🇦

[@cernejr]

Hehe, my friend from India told me that to be honest means to be considered a fool. And ladies there do not want an honest man, they prefer a clever swindler. To be able to sell a low quality product for a high price is highly admired. BTW, the nature in your videos is very beautiful, very calming.

[@independentthinker8930]

I remember a handshake and your word was more binding than any contract, wish we could go back to those days. Love your video's.

[@gaylemesser136]

Very good show today Bjorn. You are very right about how much the world needs integrity, and how that integrity is sorely missed in our modern society. The man that fired that rifle and startled you will have the willys scared out of him some day. My hats off to you Bjorn for getting back together so quickly. Take care my friend. Vaughn

[@DiamondCutter423]

"Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one." ~ Mark Twain

[@fast6232]

Diamond Cutter great quote

[@montana1951]

Here in the U S I find that truth & integrity are in short supply. I think that many people struggle to keep these virtues alive in a complicated society. Good video...wayne

[@montana1951]

@W Winterheart it seems to me U are right. I think someone wrote a book called "The Dumbing Down of America"?? I'm not sure of the title.

[@montana1951]

@W Winterheart that's it I want to read that. Thx

[@Omarra67]

I really enjoy listening to your wisdom.

[@douglasmurry8107]

"You either have it, or you don't." Simple , effective statement.

[@dodgybodger3124]

Hi Bjorn. I learned by the school of hard knocks. It'll never leave me ! 👍✌

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!! Thank You, Very Much!!!, for this GREAT Commentary!!! FYI: I think that a vast majority of Americans, especially the younger generations, or, those under 50 years old, seem to have NO CONCEPT of "Personal Integrity", as such!.... These are th kinds of people who are "FOLLOWERS": they follow celebrity gossip, "fashions (clothing, haircuts, tattoos)", brand named consumer products, trendy financial advice, "status quo" values (of home ownership, lawn-care, and landscaping, vehicles, diet and exercise, schools for their children, popular "vacation destinations", techno-gadgetry (iphones, flat-screen TV's, etc., ), and they all seem to drift whatever way the "popular trends" blow them!!! They are like "TRASH" blowing around, in the wind. They will only stop "drifting" when something in life gets in their way, or they encounter something more limiting, like some fence, or, barrier, where they all seem to gather and swirl around, aimlessly. I have ALWAYS strived to AVOID these kinds of people, and to AVOID the kinds of things that They "Value"!!! They worship "False idols", so to speak!!! They are the blind, following the blind!!! It takes some SERIOUS Self-Reflection, and "Discernment", and "discrimination", to be able to steer clear of such a life of useless folly!!!

[@MalXcontent]

I try to keep my integrity. Sometimes it’s difficult not to act on emotions that cause you to behave like you don’t have integrity. Most of the time I do not let the negative emotions govern my behaviour. Maintaining your integrity is certainly the hallmark of a mature and decent man or woman. Modern society it seems rewards low integrity in some cases and it is a huge pity, cause it is hugely destructive. Very nice scenery where this video was filmed. There is wilderness near where I live, I rarely go there though. Liked the camp fire, always good to watch these videos. Bjorn has the right idea. Good on you Bjorn👍🏻🙏

[@howardmanuel]

Integrity and Honor are synonymous to me. A line from "Rob Roy" comes to mind. "Honor is a gift a man gives himself. No man can give it and no man can take it away."

[@Nothing2CHere4U]

Quickly becoming my favorite youtube channel.

[@michaelcloresandersm.d.7050]

Bjorn, thank you for what you do. I am a retired physician living if Florida. I grew up on a Kentucky dairy farm with 60 acres of woods. When my chores were done, I loved to sit silently in the woods and await nature come alive (a fox, a deer, a rabbit or squirrel), it was magical. Your videos take me back there and I am grateful. Now that I am retired, I would love to start backpacking again (which I used to do). I love that your videos show the woods in Norway, and would love to come to your country some day. Again thank you!

[@BethechangeRoytheshizmaben]

L.D.R.S.H.I.P.......Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless-service Honor Integrity Personal-courage.

[@patrickbrennan1317]

Army values.

[@Goldenhawk583]

Who decides what your duties are? If it is not you, but a stranger.. say a president.. then integrity is out the window, and the acronym is only an ego boost to make you forget to think for yourself.

[@interianesq]

Hooah

[@BethechangeRoytheshizmaben]

@@Goldenhawk583 lol live by those values in your own life and you'll be fine...I agree with your sentiment.... integrity.....doing what's right when no one is around....so if your "duty" doesn't fall in line with integrity is it really your duty?

[@BethechangeRoytheshizmaben]

@@patrickbrennan1317 hooah....12B Iraq 09

[@juanmartinreborati7928]

"The answer to the problem of humanity, is the integrity of the individual" Said Jordan Peterson. Intersting thought. Cheers from the south of the south!

[@BardsCraft]

Beautiful Nordic intro. It's a shame that many good values are now falsely viewed as offensive or oppressive by the herd. Thanks for the Great Video :)

[@robinflory6109]

I agree with what you said... Many folks have integrity when it suits them. I'm happy to say I do have integrity.....and Proud to say it doesn't change.... it's a part of my soul.

[@michaelhill7045]

Sadly, there are too many hunters like the one you described.

[@DOLLHAUSPRODUCTION]

Integrity is a trait my family has always had, regardless of having Swedish lineage. Integrity is such an integral trait, being in the Multi-Media Industry and especially being a Writer. I've seen so many colleagues have their lifes work plagerized. People would practically sell their soul to get ahead and step over the bodies of people which have helped them, kicking you down as you climb the ladder of success, one rung at a time, one year at a time, without any remorse. It's disgusting. I have a strong sense of self and will never deter from the path that I choose to take. Being a person of substance and integrity is all I will be in every aspect of my life. It's such a shame when you see a lack of moral fortitude is so many people, more so than ever these days. Thank you for yet another enlightening Video.

[@VagabondJohnBowler]

Bjorn, I have just recently discovered your channel and it is a pleasure indeed to be in the company of a real man. As you point out, it is becoming a rare find. I have been thinking that we need to create a group or organization that teaches these values and these skills to boys and young men. Growing up we had the Scouts but that organization has been corrupted and rendered useless by the same groups who are attacking "toxic masculinity' etc. I truly believe there are many young men who are fatherless (either literally or figuratively) and are hungry for role models to teach them how to be and act as real men. We, who are, in essence, the "Tribal Elders" need to reach out and make ourselves available and sew the seeds for a new generation of men. Your thoughts?

[@VagabondJohnBowler]

@wearealltubes Well spoken and a more accurate definition. Still, it begs the question of how we address the problem of todays' lack of truly masculine role models and male tribal/bonding rituals. in our cultures. we need a method of reintegrating masculinity into the lives of our boys and young men in a whole host of areas. Globally, western boys/men have been deliberately culturally emasculated. If we, as a species, are to survive, there must be an organized process to reverse this.

[@GAUROCH2]

...as I say often: welcome to the TRIBE!

[@r00p3rt]

As a person who has never compromised my values, it's been tough. Temptation to corrupt yourself is everywhere, and on more than one occasion I've lost meaningful relationships of all kinds because I wouldn't betray how I felt. It's not surprising that Integrity isn't as common these days, the other road is easier and usually gives way to instant gratification, and having honour and strength in your beliefs can really hurt your head, heart, and body. This video reminds me that I'm not alone. I guess it's that people with real integrity don't go around spouting off about it . We are fewer all the time, but don't let the light go out friends.

[@nulnwiss2720]

This channel occurs to me as a “ healthy mindset zone”

[@paulhampton6408]

I agree Big Brother Bjørn ! I back you up on all of this & thank you for this video ! & Integrity is a Important value to have !

[@muffinland]

Love these kind of chats the best. Too much today is focused on money and greed. Ideals may not always pay for meals, but they have value, too, and can improve a life in different ways (just like enjoying a hot drink in the cold woods!) We had some snow in the west as well, and it has not been above 0 degrees in some days. Definitely uncommon here as I understand (I am a new resident) but the snowcapped mountains look beautiful nonetheless so I will enjoy them.

[@TruthseekerNKAWTG707]

I was in the U. S. Air Force and their motto is : “Integrity first, service before self, Excellence in all you do!” I still live by that!

[@vikingbraid7515]

Excellent talk as usual my friend! Thank you for your time, stay strong of mind and body brother!

[@soflodoug]

I like how your back to basics and campfires and relaxing is an important experience.

[@DiggingNorway]

All your gear looks brand new, you have to get out in the woods more often :) Looking forward to begin your Viking novel-series.. good work!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I bet he simply takes good care of it.

[@patrickbrennan1317]

Viking series has not arrived yet where I live.

[@ladamyunto]

LOL Bjorn talked about going to the fjallraven store in Oslo on patreon the day this vid was made so it is indeed brand new pants. Besides that scandinavians are very very careful when it comes to there stuff. Most homes have a heated drying closet to hang your wet jacket and a hairdryer just for your wet hiking boots.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I got some new gear, and I think these trousers are brand new in this video.

[@lanedexter6303]

You are 100% correct, Bjorn. It is frustrating that people judge others by their own standards of behavior. The man with no integrity expects you to be the same. The honest man is often too trusting, because he expects others to be the same.

[@MUSABBPT]

excellent work

[@Electricspaghetti369]

You are an inspiring person Bjorn. Much love from the U.S.

[@madwez]

you should talk in norge and put subtitles. i would love to see your truly expression. pls consider it :D

[@openscholar9908]

A man and his grandson was climbing a mountain to get a tree to make axe handles. At the bottom of the mountain the grandson picked out a tree. "That tree is no good." Replied Grandfather. Half way up the mountain the grandson picked out another tree. "You can't make an axe handle out of that tree, son. It'll break." Finally, at the top of the mountain the grandfather picked out a tree. The grandson replied, "but that tree looks exactly like the other two. How do you know IT won't break?" To this Grandfather said, "Because it's been through a lot of storms with no shelter. The other trees haven't seen great winds and endless days of steady breeze. This one will make fine axe handles that will not break." It's the same with men of integrity. They have to take alot from this world because they will not be bought off and they admit their mistakes and deal with them, but when life gets tough they do not break so easly as those that lie and cheat to cushion their way. They, men of integrity, may look the same as everyone else, but when tested, they prove to be much more of a man.

[@BerserkerGang2019]

Almost like a story from a book.:)

[@BerserkerGang2019]

Realy good to watch. Thanks.Been having a rough week. Your videos are always a great moral boost in hard times.

[@robertmyatt2755]

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

[@tbswordsman]

can we get this man a podcast???

[@irishluckk]

He could get himself a pod cast if he wanted it.

[@lii114]

Call Joe Rogan

[@lovebiota286]

The science of integrity is that it follows the design patterns...nothing missing, all elements in their Divinely appointed design location performing their designed function; nothing broken. Thank you for organically discerning and living out the natural and universal patterns. Thank you for sharing your insight, experience and wisdom!

[@orangeiceice12]

Just walk over to them and ask him, "Are you shooting at me?" Let's see how tough they are, in a group, with their guns, vs. an unarmed man with integrity

[@EliseDoomSlayer]

I lived without integrity when I was younger and it was hell because deep down, you hate yourself, and because you hate yourself, you can't love anyone else. It's a lonely existence. Thank you for your videos.

[@josephmayeur1939]

sadly here where i live (wisconsin, usa), there is little to no integrity to be found. they all talk like they have integrity, boasting about how honest they are, how trust worthy they are. yet in there actions none of these qualities appear...sad little humans! lol

[@saltylandscaper7193]

That breaks my heart to hear. Im just over the border in illinois. I have family up in wisconsin. I had spent a great deal of my younger years up there and have met all sorts of great people. My wife and i were even looking to buy land up there and "homestead" it because we are fed up with shitcago and the corruption and liberal scourage down here. 😔 can you elaborate for us please why you say this?

[@filmtape5247]

I think that if you have to tell someone how honest you are instead of demonstrating it, you are not honest.

[@josephmayeur1939]

@@saltylandscaper7193 i am sorry, i generalized my comment. i do believe there are people with integrity all over wisconsin! i should have been a little more clear by saying that the majority of the people i meet here in cudahey have no integrity... upper wisconsin woodlaands are some of the most beautiful places i can imagine and it is in places like that where i feel right! so don't let the rambling words of an old man change your mind...lol

[@saltylandscaper7193]

@@josephmayeur1939 ahh. Thanks a bunch for the clarification. Much obliged to you. Sadly this goes for pretty much every part of the world. There will always be those types. It is when they concentrate in certain areas that it becomes a problem. It is a big reason my missus and i are looking to flee illinois. We have tried our best for many years to stop this madness down here but it is all dirty politics and it is spreading like a cancer to the rest of the state. I want to live the rest of my days out in peace and quiet on some healthy and beautiful land.

[@Dean.F]

Integrity is fading here in Canada, just take a look at our "leader". Glad to see there are still real men in the world.

[@vikingbraid7515]

Skol! (or skal as the case may be 😉)

[@GreencampRhodie]

Wise words, nice setting. Integrity is the narcissist's & psychopaths nightmare, & they go to any length to eliminate anyone who's integrity shines on their dark world.