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[@SHADOWCLOUDGAMING]

6.9 year anniversary is gonna be lit.

[@ttsupra87]

At 4:20pm

[@pepito202020]

Lit means bed in french.

[@SHADOWCLOUDGAMING]

@@pepito202020 Luckily, I was speaking English.

[@DylanJG1]

Reddit is down the hall and to the left

[@SHADOWCLOUDGAMING]

@@DylanJG1 Cope harder.

[@spencer1280]

it's like rain on your wedding day or a green light when youre already late

[@betomaze4954]

Don't you think? It's like raaaaaiiin on your wedding day It's a free riiiiiide when you've already paid It's the good adviiiiiiiiice that you just didn't take And who would've thought it, figures

[@SDZ675]

This is the only Magic related channel I'm still subscribed to.

[@gengarshaunt]

I think I own two basic lands and have never played magic, they were used as shipping buffers for Pokemon cards, but this channel is by far my favorite and I think most valuable channel to watch out of any TCG related content

[@mattfisher1916]

Same

[@paintingwithkay2083]

Yea this is about more than magic. This is real life advice that they don’t teach you in school. This is advice from a mentor.

[@henkdachief]

isnt that ironic?

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

Same here, can't really stand any others

[@pokenomics]

This might be my favorite video of yours Rudy. Thanks for sharing your world view and experience with us!

[@vulgarvisuals8933]

I don't collect or play mtg or any card games, but i do enjoy these inspirational videos. Thanks Rudy

[@runamuck316]

Same.

[@dylanwestra6788]

It’s like rain on your wedding day

[@shiftyjedi3417]

It’s like Chandra on your wedding day, it’s the Malicious Advice that you just didn’t cast, and who would have thoughtsieze, Old Stickfingers

[@runofthemillstone9378]

If you're getting married, you've entered the heart of the storm...

[@BBWahoo]

Nobody here is married, so it's never gonna rain. We're all gonna make it

[@runofthemillstone9378]

@@BBWahoo Nobody here is married; you sure about that?

[@BBWahoo]

@@runofthemillstone9378 Nobody is getting married, only cucked

[@Dan-oy7pr]

6 years? God damn, where does the time fly, been watching this taco obsessed dude since he started.

[@bruacho]

Damn this is the most real talk I have heard in a while. Mad respect for you Rudy.

[@Sloopdoop]

You're not allowed to be human anymore. People want relate-ability - except for the bad stuff. You're not allowed to be wrong, make mistakes, have a bad opinion, etc. Social media has completely melted so many peoples' brains it's terrifying

[@neurotoxic6407]

You're allowed to be wrong & make mistakes. NOBODY is saying those things aren't allowed. But people are expected to own up to their mistakes and be held accountable where necessary. There will always be those who want to attack someone for any reason possible. It's the only way they can find to feel better.

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

I believe that the first step to healing (and I fully see the contraddiction to be saying this as a reply to a stranger on YT comment section) is to start disengaging from social media. People should get out of that angry cesspool of Twitter. Get out of the conspiracies pot of Facebook. Get out of the ultraembellished life of Instagram. If not 100%, at least one should reduce drastically the time spent there. Honestly I am seeing more and more people among my actual friends and acquaintances (people between 30s and mid 40s) that are leaving SM behind and focusing just on their real-life connections.

[@bobboberson6664]

@@ROMANTIKILLER2 agreed 100% social media is literally one of the worst things for people's,particularly young people, health and mindset

[@fsmoura]

_Florida Man Sits In Basement, Reminisces About His Shortcomings-No Faces Eaten So Far_

[@mtgwanderermage279]

Thank you for being you Rudy and being a part of this beautiful world. Congrats on the anniversary

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

We have an amazing community, but occasionally a bad egg gets into the mix and starts to rot everything out. Sometimes smiling and nodding and turning it off is best.

[@neurotoxic6407]

Gotta be honest, seeing you comment here is about as pleasant of a surprise as can be. Absolutely love your vids, especially the Tea Time interviews

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

@@neurotoxic6407 Thank you! I'm a MTG nerd along with Kirk, so check Rudy's channel occasionally. ;-)

[@warath69]

WHAT THE WHAT?! How are you even here, Elizabeth?!

[@neurotoxic6407]

@@warath69 Right?!?!

[@BBWahoo]

What do yoshis eggs smell like hahah

[@nickolaslillogodoy3496]

"All around me are familiar faces Worn out places, worn out faces Bright and early for their daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere"

[@MrAfterword]

Homerun philosophical video. I've been watching you since I got into magic for the first time in mid 2019 because some of my friends made a D&D group and left me out. I sought out something that I could make my own. Since then I've made some of the best investments of my life in cardboard. It's brought me endless joy and infinitely more pleasure than any stock, bond or crypto could have brought me. The number one thing I learned when I got into the stock market was find a great mentor. You have been that for my short journey through the TCG universe. You are much appreciated, and I wish you the best.

[@mynameisforrest]

I started to invest mid 2016, a friend got me in. During these years, I have learned invaluable lessons from you Rudy. About patience, letting the time do its work. And about positivity and being curious, the opportunities is in front of us everyday. Peace from Sweden

[@gabriele9681]

i would like to invest some k this month for the first time , i'm late ? lol

[@jk47Ssb]

Stay the course wise words from Rudy and the John C Bogle the found of Vanguard the first index fund

[@bradcallahan3546]

LOL IMAGINE CALLING MTG AN INVESTMENT HAHAHAHAHA

[@mynameisforrest]

@@bradcallahan3546 I meant the stock market.

[@thestormtrooperwhocanaim496]

@@bradcallahan3546 dam homie you jumped the gun like a sorority girl on her 8th vodka shot. What we playing at the party? Classic rock or trap music?

[@TheFirstTriplefife]

I still remember when I decided to go in on Zendikar collector boxes. I seen those box toppers, I seen all the cool modal lands and all the fancy alternate versions of cards in that only came in the collector box and knew it would be a good product to hold. Rudy ended up catching up to me eventually so that made me feel good when he started mentioning all the good points of the Zendikar collector boxes.

[@yellowpitch1840]

"The more fearful people are, the more aggressive you need to be." 7:55

[@alexgame3357]

Thats a great sound bite, and it works right up till the minute it stops working.

[@robertreyes6959]

Imagine being a cops wife hearing that one lmao

[@jamesriley72281]

I fucked up when I was younger. One day I got sick of it and cut off a handful of people from my life, got a new job, moved and things have been better and better each year since. It's never too late to better your situation.

[@jon9558]

Don’t bother watching the video , it’s just another Rudy pump and dump video.

[@christhemagnif]

Thanks for the years of great content Rudy. Don’t underestimate how beautiful the world is and how many good people are out there, everybody. 🙂

[@GeorgieTheMagicMan]

The community is a ghost that lives in a cave on the side of the mountain, leering down on the 7th dynasty of Rudyland, judging silently until it decides to screech. The vibration causing a cascading avalanche of terror into our souls. That's what the carrot perspective has taught me

[@dawnpokemontrainer]

These are some of my favorite types of videos on this channel. Where you sit back and let us know what you are thinking about and what's going on around us in the hobby. "An interesting philosophical conversation today with everyone..." around 17:30 and then boom! Heavy wisdom alert. Rudy, thank you for the insight, reality check, and deep thoughts today. It is ironic? Yes, it is. "We're all just trying to make it in the world." ... "There is nothing wrong with trying to blend something that makes you happy with trying to make money." And that's the truth. To your continued success. May you get outside and play.

[@Will-xg6oz]

We are lucky to have you Rudy

[@InvaderSqwid]

You're a good guy Rudy, I would enjoy sharing a conversation one day

[@makidiaz3894]

I love how you said “share a conversation” instead of the typical statement of “I’d have a beer with” which I can’t stand.

[@LangTX]

I came for a Rainbow Taco... I left with a Wilted Brussel Sprout

[@tomislavceh5868]

It's like raiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn on your wedding dayyyyyy, it's a taco rideeeeeeeeee for Rudy hey!

[@ilovepodcasts7145]

I can't believe it's been 6 years and I still love your channel !

[@unlostmaniac8735]

Rudy, you videos, especially these ones really remind me of my grandfather sitting down to talk with me about life, his life, my future and stuff like that. you make great content Rudy

[@SieTeppischfresser]

Great lesson, Rudy. What you said about not leaving a job sooner or being afraid to co tact another company describes me perfectly. I have just been reprimanded for not taking covid tests even though I'm not sick, so they suspended me and put me on a two year probation, in which I can't even get any raises or promotions. I've been employee of the quarter three times in 6 years. I'm staying for the time being to fight for mine and other people's rights, but I'm ready to leave now. I was always afraid of leaving due to the uncertainty, but now I'm ready.

[@AnUprightAnimal]

Don't give in. Continue to stand up for what you believe in and your convictions. The only way we win is by staying the course, and pushing back every step of the way. You're doing the right thing, and I'm sure I'm not alone in commending you for it. Stay strong, stay free, and never forget there are many more standing with you.

[@professormuscle]

Doesn't speak of a profound understanding of your best interest what you described. You refuse a simple test and rather get suspended and 2 year probation? How do those 2 things even compare? What disadvantage or negative consequence would you have for taking the test? ...

[@leejoshua5610]

@@professormuscle probably being a sheep idk

[@professormuscle]

@@leejoshua5610 he probably is.

[@josephs.4813]

You know I truly love these philosophical Rudy rambles type of videos.

[@bluebutterfly463]

Rudy it is a beautiful world when we look at it with a clean Soul. I stay away completely from social media and don't let other people try to fill my backpack with their drama. I truly believe that what you reap in life you sow. I may not be materially rich but I feel like the richest most blessed woman alive. When you live by" the live and let live" lifestyle it's when true freedom comes to play. Freedom of not falling into drama is priceless. 💙🦋🕉

[@alexgame3357]

Good idea to avoid social media, its one of the worst things to happen to humanity.

[@bluebutterfly463]

@@alexgame3357 I totally agree with you my friend. I miss talking with my friends when we are face to face. It brings tears to my eyes when we are in a get together and everyone is looking down at their phones and say my friend liked the picture I just posted. The sad part is they don't even know these people. I hear them say to me it's a true story because they read it on Facebook or IG 😣Have a beautiful day and thank you so much for taking the time to comment 🙏🏻🕉💙

[@omarcaneomedia]

These are my favourite videos of yours. Seconded by your financial ones with the red visor cap. The ones about cardboard are pretty cool too, I guess.

[@JohnSmith-kl3nm]

Gosh this is one of those Rudy videos you can just always come back to for a motivational pat on the back reality check. Top tier video Rudy!

[@danielhaynas5723]

another great one Rudy, these types o videos you do I love..glad I found ya last year..stay true man..

[@nebnesnah]

It's like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife

[@matthewspafford7332]

Appreciate the words Sir Rudy!!! Thank you and God bless!

[@KrepsyK]

I'm happy that there is a crash. I will be buying more of whatever while it's low.

[@kellysereda4961]

You said it at the beginning. We're the sum of our choices. The sum of your choices being well documented and desirable, others are interested in how you make your choices, and you are kind enough to provide a candid look. I always look forward to whatever Rudy has on tap.

[@jrk1984]

Don't you think? I don't carrot all that this view I have of the world from my hole in the ground isn't appreciated by others. Or even that some ridicule me for finding such joy in it. I have it and I enjoy it. That puts me ahead of so many others in this garden we are in. Once in a while I even uproot and look around the other gardens on the block. They look great and it warms my cortex when I see others enjoying what they got.

[@MTGUnpacked]

Damn, you've got a point at the end there, Rudy. I saw the notification for this video pop up and had to watch it immediately. Now where was I?😜

[@dizzykriket]

he hears communities on the internet and hes like OH GAWD ITS AN HOA

[@hatchimatchi69]

Love this video man. I love the authenticity you deserve your success. Congratulations man.

[@abyss9316]

It's kind of The Human Condition to always want to seek out the perceived threat and vilify them for their beliefs.... It's a Mad World we live in

[@botchedjob2534]

I really appreciate these types of videos. Deep thought and a good conversation. It’s talks like this that spurred me on to start my own mtg channel.

[@halcon1017]

You do remind me of my father. Just talking about life, and often being dissapointed about others. He also tells me often to do what I feel is right, to live life.

[@SpiritXtreme1]

Love it when you do videos like this. Real life advice that gets everyone thinking

[@Em_Zee]

Thank you Rudy for this reflective piece, I started collecting pokemon cards like 2 years ago kind of inspired by your channel that you can invest in items that you do love and in return maybe it can make you some money along the way. I do agree with you that as a society we are becoming more and more distant to the "real'" world and it almost feels like we are in a projected metaverse. That being said these kinds of videos does remind everyone that its not wrong what people are doing to live and you don't know what the other person is facing in their lives so don't be quick to judge as the grass isn't alays greener on the other side. That being said we all need to treat each other better and try to live a regret free life (as best we can).

[@belowzeros]

retrospection and introspection...uncle Rudy goes deep. good talk!

[@teamshatterfoil5917]

Im not gonna say you’re a perfect being rudy, but god damn. You know how to make a real meaty taco of a video. Thanks for being real.

[@CheerWithJess]

Well said! Running a business we experience this everyday!

[@xulxer9077]

Solid external thought monologue. Watching you do these types of videos made me feel less crazy about having an internal monologue with myself to recollect the recent history and try and learn from it, plus find a good bearing for where I am in the moment. I've now told every person that I care about at least once to stay the course, and to not give up. I've also doubled down on showing people how I prepared for the abysmal place everything is in right now, and how I'm in a position now because of that preparation to grow, and flourish from this new fresh space opened up to me. You helped start a new chapter in my life that has gone even beyond the boundaries of my own life, and I'm eternally grateful that YOU stayed the course, because if you hadn't, I might never have. Thank you.

[@blindey]

How have you prepared?

[@xulxer9077]

@@blindey First off I started investing in myself. I've made a short term plan to create a studio for all the music me and my friends want to record, but of course that requires fuel, so I've invested various amounts of value in as many different magic/crypto sectors as possible, especially now that everyone is so emotional about the current state of affairs. It really became a matter of honing in on exactly who I wanted to be, and focusing as hard as possible on maintaining everything that makes that person real. Most importantly, to prepare, I've made these desicions ahead of time internally convicting myself of them, this way when emotional times come for me, I can lean back into that predetermined decision so that I don't make an irrational decision in the heat of whatever moment. An example of this is cost average purchase of crypto specifically. Doing it every paycheck, even if it feels tight. Even if I don't think I can afford it because I NEED this for my future. I hope this helped. :)

[@blindey]

@@xulxer9077 Good for you. (I mean that sincerely, not as a sarcastic quip) Sounds like you're employing quite a few strategies to maximize your resolve. Nice. That's something a lot of people don't think about. Not only "What am I gonna do" but precommitting. They depend solely on momentary drive, rather than building it beforehand.

[@xulxer9077]

@@blindey It helps more then I ever imagined it would. :)

[@robsta6543]

You at times like this inspire me to really just take the risk . Live and stop worrying and just go for it . Hands down you're a cool person in general . Thanks

[@mattgrundy27]

Powerful words. Love when Ridy gets real. Lots to be learned here kids. Listen up. Thanks Rudy. Your head is on straight my friend. 🤜🤛

[@deltaaudi0]

This really hits hard man, last minute specifically is just generally a good message. Thanks for this Rudy.

[@hoila4718]

Thanks, sometimes i go back to the "buys crappy things" video, just to keep myself motivated

[@bluebutterfly463]

Rudy if I had to summarize this video upload it would have to be "EPIC "

[@MoneyballComics]

The Community is holding strong and we all approve of this camera angle and the appropriate amount of focus.

[@ReMeDy_TV]

Yea, WotC doesn't do shit for the community. If they really cared, they wouldn't have made the controversial decision to cancel Terese Nielsen. They were so blinded by their hate of her, they stopped printing Rhystic Study in the final wave of Mystery boxes, lol.

[@steelcyclone1325]

Lol it's not controversial. If you like the artist, go support the artist. WotC made the decision to not support this artist anymore on their platform because of who their views affected. Let's not pretend as though Nielsen is destitute because of their move.

[@christianc8453]

Rudy, I like the deeper topics. Keep it up. This video was particularly introspective.

[@7Alberto7]

Meet the Millers quote,nice one Rudy 🤣 Great lesson as alwais thank you

[@TrevorJust]

Ok Little Timmy's, today's guest Philosophy Instructor is Rudy who holds a PhD in Cardboard Economics from University of Timmy's School of Hard Knocks

[@Wizzard033]

Mad Hatters House of Games in Lubbock Texas sells only at MSRP and not above. Hatter is a great person and that's why he's had success and been in business for 25 years

[@Beckola44]

Rudy, I agree with what you said. I do not use my iphone that much. I watch 3 or 4 MTG videos (Including yours) in the morning and then turn off my computer. I am retired and enjoy cracking open a box of Magic cards with my two grownup sons. We really like playing Commander on our kitchen table with one of their friends. I am also fortunate to be able to buy and keep some sealed MTG products. People need to have hobbies. I taught myself guitar and I play lead guitar and keyboards in a band and compose music. My wife and I are able to go to 4 or 5 of our vacation resorts every year as well. Thank you for your videos.

[@beverlysaylor1115]

Rudy I know you probably won’t see this, but I have been using social media and more specifically snap chat to track my “rear view mirror status” it shows you snaps from a year ago, 2 years, 3 years etc…. I’m able to then evaluate where I am vs where I was and make future moves based on where I want to be… like leaving a job etc….

[@markoezefeld199]

Thank you buddy, I know we don't know each other personally, but we are very much alike in values, and that keeps me coming back to support your content, as it really does provide a lot of positivity knowing that there are some successful people who don't want to see the world and humanity as such a disgusting and vile thing all the time... It's a blessing and a curse being aware of this kind of stuff, but it definitely makes you shine and stick out among the big stinky heels that normally stomp our heads in out here in the big world. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful FL weather right now! it's nice and freezing here in OH atm, so I am looking forward to my next visit to your beautiful state very soon! Shoveling snow is becoming a nice workout, but its not as fun as it sounds lol... That being said, I still thoroughly enjoy my existence even in these VERY OMINOUS times we are living in. Staying strong and healthy and holding back the media mentality from infecting my brain like half of the world or more seems to be engaged in right now... You aren't wrong about these people already being in the zuckerverse... more like suckerverse... but that might be something we eventually will have to help them come out of... I hope it doesnt come to that, but I'm already trying my best, and I see you are doing your best as well! MANY KUDOS for that! We all need to keep up the mental fitness training, and avoid letting the world of social media be a destination for our choices we make in life! It's definitely a good thing your doing here!

[@neverrip7132]

Don't feel left out Rudy- they say bad sheet about u too :) I don't really look at you like mtg master. I view you as a youtube content creator. Your job is not magic, or cards.... your job is saying "taco". When I see a Rudy video I think "if he doesn't say taco, i'ma dislike". The product is Rudy... it almost wouldn't matter what video ruby created... it's the ruby personality that keeps me clicking.

[@larrystone3332]

Another great video Rudy. Always appreciate listening to your ideas and commentary.

[@RichieDubbz]

Back in my day when a pokurmom and a yu gli oh got together for a game of magic we got mana burns and ante.

[@johnkuijs1537]

“Nothing personal, it’s just business” is a line I always use when I dark ritual out a hippy on turn one.

[@mfriede100]

The ability to detach yourself from a situation and see the whole picture is a super power. The world would be a lot better if everyone could do it.

[@tastyrick]

Like a free ride that you just didn't take.

[@soberseth88]

I do not even collect Magic but I do collect Pokémon but this channel never disappoints! Good stuff!!!!

[@Cindershadow]

Been watching for a very long time. Thank-you Rudy for the talk.

[@The-skate-collector]

Wow I needed this Rudy your the man hope to see 6 more years of you on here 🥂

[@pinchejavi4708]

6 years of floppy tacos

[@ph0t0panda]

Dear Rudy, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It was very strong! Respect!

[@Shannon_Vlogs]

I hope you have a prosperous next 6 years. Edited to add- 8:30 Takes more than that to bug me

[@danielb9274]

Videos like this are why you are the best out there man, keep up the great work!

[@HuckfinnC]

Love the SJG Illuminati on the desk, Rudy!

[@420Pikachu]

This camera angle seating choice was a power move

[@PureSolace]

We love you Rudy! Keep being you!

[@1stedition887]

Hey Rudy! Great video really. Last thing I want is for anyone to feel down. Your content means a lot to me. Please keep doing what your doing.

[@kevinlerens6063]

This video is incredible. Thank you for the inspiring talk Rudy

[@NerdAndProudOfIt]

i love these philosophical rudy vids! this is why i signed up for a ride on the alpha investments train! 👊🏻

[@Layjus123]

Yeah, I really do think It's like rain on your wedding day It's a free ride when you've already paid It's the good advice that you just didn't take And who would've thought? It figures.

[@ricardoblikman2676]

Funny I just heard from an interview on the radio that people loose a lot of opportunities to learn something because when they encounter someone that has a different view on something most people tend to immediately tell someone its wrong in stead of hearing someone out why he has that view and try to learn from it. I think on average I did things pretty good in life but what I learned from Rudy is sometimes you just need to be like a "Blonde" and be very positive, even though it does not make sense sometimes you must just dont do it at the wrong times or when you have a house and children relaying on you and you are basically playing the casino game.

[@johnwycough1955]

Good LCS story. Store I go to...Kit Kringle in Asheboro, NC carries Magic. Warhammer 40k, models, some RPG books & minis. Groovy board games, and has tables setup for each. Tim and his guys does a great job with events, weekly fun tourneys, and just a cool hang spot. Let's share some good spots.

[@Jeff-gs9xv]

The only MTG channel I subscribe to. I won’t watch anyone else and love a good ramble video.

[@joshanderson3592]

In a mood Uncle Rudy? Diggin the vibe. I do that very thing and hble myself from time to time. Just sit in the grass.

[@Cronorchy]

“I never think about those 100 boxes of mirage. Never! Never once do i think about those 100 boxes of mirage at $145. Nope!” Kappa :)

[@darrenengland6269]

Ah, regrets. But the butterfly effect takes you into a completely different present and there's no way of telling you'd be better off, worse off or even dead! A dodgy store owner stole from me a fair few years back, and I've been very lucky ever since. Some negative things are gifts in disguise.

[@seththomas7851]

There are key people in my life that make me truly come up with my own thoughts, think deeply about things, and go about life with a new attitude, and Rudy has become one of them

[@mitcheg6266]

TOO true! Just enjoy some time away from social media! Its breathtaking!

[@copernicusxx]

I feel nostalgic for Rudy's kitchen tile

[@sneibarg]

I'm also wearing my Alpha Investments shirt today.

[@GN0M1X]

Right in the feels. Thanks for the video Rudy. Keep it up. I'll always be watching. No Ragrets 🤘

[@jeffreyjohnson2444]

Rudy do you have an actual store in Jacksonville, FL

[@philipnaccarato446]

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Thank you Rudy.

[@dorlandt2]

Oh snap, yes! I want a magic version of “the wolf of wallstreet”!